Teach English in China + Visa Assistance with CIEE

It is very likely that I will recommend CIEE Teach Abroad to a friend or colleague (depending on how adventurous the friend or colleague is) because applying and finding a place to teach English abroad is a big and complicated process, and this program made that process much less complicated and much more manageable. In addition, now that I'm in the country and teaching, I feel that CIEE is there to take care of me should I have any issues with my school or contract - in fact, they have already ...

Amazon gift certificate? But really, all of CIEE's staff, especially in Shanghai, have been incredibly helpful throughout this experience. I got pretty sick at one point in my time here, and both CIEE and my school worked to get me to Shanghai and better. Earlier on, they also accommodated my late arrival to orientation, but I feel this is something that could've been avoided with a clearer and tighter pre-departure process, specifically with regard to precisely when we should buy a plane ticket...

It's undeniable that teaching abroad is a life-changing experience, but I feel uniquely supported by CIEE. The staff is made of top-notch, helpful personnel, even going beyond their Maine office. I feel perfectly comfortable contacting even the organizer in my country for advice on even small cultural confusions. I haven't needed to do this, however, as CIEE's discerning choices concerning placements has put me in a job with some of the kindest, most helpful coworkers (both Western and Chinese) ...