Teach in China! Pay, Free Flights & Housing with The Fewer Things

It’s my first month teaching in Shanghai and my experience was a lot more different to the applicants pre-Covid. There was a lot preparation I had to go through to get to China (e.g. quarantined for 3 weeks in Xiamen, travel restrictions, finding flights, visa application and legalisation etc.). Throughout my journey the Fewerthings were with me every step of the way, especially when arriving to China! Jaemi has been amazing at answering and reassuring me with all worries, even when they were a tad silly. I wouldn’t know where I would be without them, as they’re still in touch with us while we are here too. If you wanna know how my experience is going, follow the fewerthings or my insta: Cedrick_jison for more information! I’ll be willing to answer them!

I had been working in Beijing for a year or so and then the pandemic struck! I had to head home to U.K. and felt devastated my journey had came to and end. I started researching for companies who could help get me back there once the border opened and I came across The Fewer Things, it was so refreshing to hear their thoughts on going back to China and I appreciated their honesty when telling me how difficult this would be, but how it was possible with some determination.

I had originally planned to go back in September 2020, but the process got delayed due to myself getting Covid and having to push it back. It was great to have the support through this and they never gave up and gave me many options on what I could do next, but ultimately my heart was set on China, and then after months of waiting I finally made it back earlier this year! I am so grateful for school, local teachers and the new friends I have made here so far. It really could not have been possible without TFT's knowledge and determination.

I plan to move to Shanghai in the New Year which TFT are also supporting me with!

Travelling during the pandemic definitely made it really difficult but i can say now, it was all worth it. Jaemi is honestly a god send. He made a very difficult process straightforward by providing support and guidance. And he is also available to speak whenever, which is helpful because sometimes the questions come at the most random times. Im currently in Shanghai& Im super excited for the year ahead! I will be teaching middle school students & im really glad i decided to join this programme!

With all the regulations in place to enter China during the pandemic, it all seemed pretty daunting at first. However, with the constant support and help from Jaemi at The Fewer Things, I was able to get through the process! I cannot stress enough how Jaemi has always been a message or a call away throughout the whole process, even after we arrived in China!
If you are hesitating to applying to The Fewer Things, then hesitate no longer! It was the best decision I could have made to start the next chapter of my life😊

I decided to come to China in September of 2020 with the intention to come out in August 2021, and I made it out in September 2021. It was a year of hard work and lots of planning, especially with COVID-19 making the journey to China incredibly difficult. However, I can confidently say that without TFT I would have never made it here. It is almost impossible to navigate by yourself, and TFT provides all the support you really need to get yourself out here. I have now been living in Shanghai for almost a month which seems crazy! The time has flown. There is so much to see and do, and my list of places to visit only increases every day. My kindergarten is great. Although I am the only foreign teacher working there, they have made me feel welcome and the kids make sure to give me cuddles every day. The weekends are the time to see new things and travel around, and I am planning on doing just that. I feel I am at just the beginning of an amazing year. Thanks Jaemi! Can't wait to start my adventure.

It's a super difficult time to move to China and the process is quite overwhelming, if you don't have the right help. The Fewer Things was amazing! I'm so glad I found them and was able to go through them. Jaemi was super helpful and kind every step of the way. He was very patient and kind with all of my questions. The Fewer Things are well-connected, professional, and so helpful! I highly recommend The Fewer Things to all looking to live and teach in China! Especially now. In such a hard time to move abroad, The Fewer Things is the best program to go with.

It's super hard to get into China during the pandemic but Jaemi at The Fewer Things helped make it possible and has provided support the whole way through. Although things have not always panned out as expected due to changing regulations in China, it has been 100% worth it and so glad I went with The Fewer Things to make it possible. Jaemi still checks in even now we're settled and in the full swing of China life. And if you're worried about having no teaching experience, neither do I! It's very easy going and you soon find your feet with teaching English

I applied to to the fewer things back in May, and within a couple days I had heard back and got an interview, and from there I have gotten everything I needed for this experience. Pub quizes during lockdown really helped with getting to know those you'd been travelling with, and from it I made some of my better friends that really supported me.
Even during these very uncertain times, TFT was always helpful on updating me with the recent news on Visas and travel restrictions, and doing all in their power to ensure I got here ASAP.
Once arriving in China, I completed a 2 week quarentine where both my School and TFT stayed in touch looking after my welfare and any problems I had. My school have been great at helping me with accommodation, travel arrangements and silly questions I had, especially with the language barrier.

I couldn't have asked for anything from TFT, they have really been great and I would urge everyone wanting to travel abroad to teach to choose the TFT. Not only are they professional, it's great to have been talked to in a laid back friendly response which eased any worries and no question was ever to stupid.

This is the best decision I have made to come out here, I've met the nicest people and China is absolutely stunning! Definitely something to look back on in 10 years and smile that its happened.

Take the leap, you won't regret it!