Name: EF English First
Brand: EF English First
SKU: 7002
Rating: 8.92 (12 reviews)

2024: the YEAR that MATTERS - the JOB that MATTERS!

Seeking educators, innovators, doers – and those in between trying to define themselves – for a job that matters. Teach English in China with EF English First and experience first-hand the impact you can have on a child’s education while developing yourself personally and professionally through the support of EF’s global network and training. Adventure awaits abroad. Join us.

What can you do in a year?
•	Boost your CV: add international experience to your skill set
•	Make a difference: help kids achieve their full potential
•	Expand your network: form multicultural & multinational friendships
•	Travel for fun: explore places in China & Asia

No teaching experience? No Chinese? No problem! All you need is:
•	A passport & bachelor’s degree from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, or South Africa
•	ESL certification (We can sponsor)
•	Commitment to work abroad for 1 year 


Teach in China - Adventure Awaits! Full Arrival Support

We’re looking for adventurous people to join us in cities across Indonesia. Teach English, meet people from all over the world, and experience life like never before. From jungles to mountains to beaches to city life, Indonesia has something for everyone.

When you teach with EF English First, you join a supportive community of over 70 schools across this vast and fascinating nation. You will be set up to succeed in our modern classrooms equipped with touchscreen TVs, interactive whiteboards, and iPads. Get to know your students with our small class sizes, as you work at one of our state-of-the-art kids and teens or adult schools. You will get a comfortable salary and competitive benefits package along with ample opportunities for career growth.

Requirements are:
• A bachelor's degree (all majors welcome!) 
• A TEFL Certification (EF TEFL sponsorship available) 
• The ability to obtain a clear background check 
• The ability to live and work abroad for one year 
• Passport holder from the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa

EF English First Indonesia - A Life-Changing Adventure

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EF English First is the world's leading privately owned education company. Founded in 1965, EF operates in over 50 countries around the world. We have vacancies for teaching positions across China so if you prefer the fast paced city life like Shanghai, or want to be immersed in the more traditional culture of a smaller city, we probably have the position for you. We have both Kids & Teens schools and Adult schools in over 60 Cities in China.

English First has helped over 15 million people worldwide to learn new language and travel abroad since 1965. With 25,000 teachers and 9,000 education professionals, and over 400 centers and schools around the world, English First is the world's largest privately owned education organization. As a global company, we offer great opportunities to tea...

EF English First is the world's leading privately owned education company. Founded in 1965, EF operates in over 50 countries around the world. We have vacancies for teaching positions across China so if you prefer the fast paced city life like Shanghai, or want to be immersed in the more traditional culture of a smaller city, we probably have the position for you. We have both Kids & Teens schools and Adult schools in over 60 Cities in China.

English First has helped over 15 million people worldwide to learn new language and travel abroad since 1965. With 25,000 teachers and 9,000 education professionals, and over 400 centers and schools around the world, English First is the world's largest privately owned education organization. As a global company, we offer great opportunities to teach English in some of the world's most vibrant and fascinating countries. We offer our teachers the ability to grow their professional portfolio. Throughout their time teaching English with us, we take care of our teachers. With over two decades of experience in our countries of operation, we have developed a safety net to make our participants' first days and weeks on the job more manageable.

EF English First is the world's leading privately owned education company. Founded in 1965, EF operates in over 50 countries around the world. We have vacancies for teaching positions across China so if you prefer the fast paced city life like Shanghai, or want to be immersed in the more traditional culture of a smaller city, we probably have the position for you. We have both Kids & Teens schools...

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I decided to take on this adventure to teach in China. I loved it and never looked back. I taught at EF for 5 years and was thankful for the support my team gave me. I also loved China- it is cool, the culture is rich and the people were very nice.

I started teaching in 2007 and received support when I arrived. The center and staff as well as my manager were really supportive. I really like the CPDs they offered- they helped me get settled in the working environment pretty quickly.  I taught students ranging from ages 3-18 and the experience was great, I was able to grow as a teacher and make an impact on the lives of the children- for me this is really special. 

With regard to Guangzhou, I love the city! It's really nice and the locals are friendly.  I also met my second mom in Guangzhou- our ayi!  She is like my mom and a second grandma to my kids. I love the food and the convenience of life in China. You could easily access many things like ordering food online, the metro is cheap and accessible and there are many things to do to get preoccupied.  My advice to other teachers: enjoy the culture, explore places, try different dishes and try to learn the language. I don't speak Chinese but this is not an issue.

Wow! What a great opportunity to work and live abroad. Once you adjust to the climate and daily schedule/ classes, life is a breeze. I highly recommend EF Indonesia for anyone looking to add some teaching experience to their resume while living in a new country.

An experience I will never forget

Having worked in two locations for EF Indonesia (and still working in one), I can safely say that EF has given me the opportunity to develop my skills as a teacher, and experience the local culture and customs more closely. The cost of living in Indonesia is cheap. Food. Accommodation. Transport. The salary provided is more than enough to experience everything this amazing country has to offer. 
The experience of teaching kids and teens has been a real eye opener for me, and one I will never forget. I am glad to be a member of the team.

Good teaching opportunity

Working with EF is a good opportunity for those who like to teach and want to add some variety to their CV. The teaching environment is supportive and I've made some great friends while I've been here. I'd highly recommend it for teachers who want to do something a little different.

1 year turned into 6.5 years!

I came here back in 2013 and haven't left! 
Life in Indonesia is good, its simple and easy. 
EF has helped me develop my teaching skills and progress through the career ladder. The EF students are great, there is a real mix of characters and when you're in the classroom you forget about anything else going on outside. Daily life is pretty normal, wake up and get ready for work, meet the rest of your team, start lesson planning and then you're in the classroom. 
A lot has changed in the last 6 years and there is definitely much more support and guidance for newer teachers and there are more events where you get to meet other teachers from different schools. 
Outside of the job, the locals are the friendliest Asians I have met and they go out of their way to help you if they can. It does take some time to adjust to the climate and also the culture but if you really want it then you have nothing to worry about!

Amazing support system

Being in China is an incredible adventure. Every day brings something new. This is definitely true in the world of teaching as well, so I wanted to ensure that I went with a large & reputable company for my time abroad. 

I did my research on a number of different forums and liked that EF was well-established in China. I didn't have my TEFL yet but my Recruiter said it wouldn't be a problem and that EF would enroll me in a course at no cost to myself, which reassured me that I would get the support I needed. When I accepted my position with them, they gave me a Visa Specialist who helped me with all of my document questions and made it the smoothest visa application I've had to date. 

I've had a good experience with my management team in Shanghai. When I've run into difficulties they've supported me, whether it's been work-related or personal. There have been a lot of training and development opportunities, which I really like. EF is a really energetic and enthusiastic place to work. People are passionate about their roles and about helping others. They do expect you take initiative, which can take some getting used to but ultimately I think it's a benefit because it really does encourage you to step out of your comfort zone, see what needs to be done, and be confident in taking action.

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EF English First provides many opportunities for people who come to teach in China - you just have to be proactive. There are many teacher events that you can participate in, and even organize if you have an idea! There are free Chinese classes in HQ (great for teachers in Shanghai). Within your center, you have multiple opportunities to become more than just a teacher'; whether it's creating your own Life Club, teaching Parent Academies, or organizing a dance to perform at the annual party. There are opportunities to obtain higher certifications and career advancement too. You're always paid on time and if you use your days off wisely and around the national holidays, you're able to take 3 or 4 vacations per year!

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