Step one

Prepare your formal application packet and send it to us ( online form or Email). The application packet must include the following required documentation:

1.       Cover Letter: Please include your reasons for wanting to live in China, such as the opportunity for a cross-cultural experience, or a desire to learn the Chinese language. Also indicate your preferences and the dates you are available to begin your teaching contract.

2.       Resume: Filling out an application form on our web site is recommended, but you can also send your cover letter, resume and photos to our email address: tosi@careerinchina.ca

3.       Photocopy of your Degree/s

4.       Photocopy of your Passport

5.       One recent photo of yourself

 6.       Letters from references

Step Two

After reviewing your application packet, we will attempt to match your preferences with available teaching opportunities. During this time you may contact us via e-mail, phone or fax to discuss the positions available or to ask any questions that you may have.

Step Three

After you agree to accept an offer of a teaching position, you will need to send a confirmation e-mail letter. Once we have received your confirmation e-mail letter, we will send you an invitation letter to help you process your visa application. Processing time usually takes 10 days.

Step Four

After you receive the necessary supporting documents for your visa application, you should bring them and your passport to apply for a work ( z ) visa at the Chinese consulate nearest to you.

When your visa application has been processed and approved, you should start to book your air ticket to China according to your new employer's arrangements. Please be sure to notify us about your travel itinerary to China, including your arrival date, destination in China identifying the exact city airport (some cities have more than one international airport), and airline plus flight number. After receiving your travel itinerary, we would send you a confirmation as a reply. 

Step Five

The procedure after you arrive in China

1.       The host school will designate someone to pick you up at the airport, and you will be taken back to your new apartment. 

2.       Sign a formal contract 

3.       Health certification 

4.       Apply for foreign expert status or teacher card

5.       Apply for a resident permit 

At any stage of the procedure you are of course free to contact us with your questions, or enquire about your situation.