Success in Education (SIE) – Top Schools ESL Positions in China – From Kindy-Middle Schools

Success in Education (SIE) in China is now looking for more certified English language teachers.

About the position

Location: Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Dongguan, Xiamen, Ningbo, Qingdao, Suzhou On-Board Date: All year around (Peak time is August/September/February) School type: Primary/Secondary/Whole/Bilingual/Local/International Contract Length: 2 years/1.5 years/1 year Student Age: 7-13 Class size: Avg. 35-45 Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 6:00 pm with 2-hour lunch break. Maximum of 18 teaching hours per week, Maximum of 25 lessons per week (actual workload will be between 20-22lessons/week). Each lesson is 40 – 45 minutes. Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional lessons that facilitate active learning experiences with clearly established objectives using provided textbook and learning materials
• Participate in extracurricular events, social activities, and teacher departmental meetings as required by the center
• Be familiar with and able to use relevant technology to support instruction and present lessons

Benefits

• Salary Range: RMB 19K-23K/month (Before Tax)
• Accommodation: housing allowance included in the salary (or school accommodation provided) + full relocation support
• Flight Bonus: RMB 5000
• Insurance: Chinese health insurance provided
• Visa: Legal Z work visa sponsorship and application assistance

Other benefits:

• Winter/Summer vacations with holiday pay
• Fully paid Chinese public holidays
• Free hotel during the first week after arrival with bank, phone, and apartment logistics assistance
• Teaching/living support for the entire duration of your working contract with SIE

Requirements

• To meet Chinese Z work visa requirements, applicants must hold a passport from a native English-speaking country.
• Bachelor Major Matching, relevant teaching experience
• 120 Hour TEFL/TESOL/CELTA Certification
• Clean health/criminal background in order to obtain a Chinese work visa
• Experience Requirements: 0-3 years depending on qualifications (2 year preferred)

Additional Requirements: Independent and outgoing personalities are preferred. While SIE will sponsor your work visa, provide training, and support you with anything you may need during your contract term, we believe teaching abroad is more than just another job. It’s a chance to become part of a foreign community and experience a new culture. We only select the best applicants who we think will excel both inside and outside the classroom in assisting SIE to achieve our company mission of helping bridge the cultural divide between China and the rest of the world through language and education.

How to apply

If you're interested in this position and meet the requirements, please contact: katherinekui@siejobs.net For more information about SIE, please visit: https://siechinateachers.com/

Dame tu Lengua – Part-time English teacher in Colombia

Dame tu Lengua is a language school and cultural centre created in 2012 in the city of Bogotá, Colombia, to develop learning spaces, language practice and cultural exchange. Are You a Trained English Teacher or TEFL Student? Dame tu Lengua is now inviting English language teachers or TEFL/TESOL certificate holders to join their program for 1 academic year in Colombia.

About this position

Dame tu Lengua invites citizens from different nations and social contexts to learn languages creatively and functionally. They bestow their learners with the means to fulfil their wishes to study abroad, have the job they want and/or communicate and interact with people from other cultures whilst broadening their scope in life and promoting positive socio-cultural transformation. Their team is made up of people from different countries, thus reflecting a collective and intercultural effort. Location: Bogata, Colombia Start date: They're aiming to welcome 2 to 3 teachers by August/September 2025. Contract length: Spend 1 year in Bogota, Colombia gaining international teaching experience while exploring a rich and vibrant culture! Student ages: 18+ This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Complete a teaching practicum or gain valuable experience abroad
• Teach 15 hours per week – a mix of English classes and cultural activities
• Receive a paid stipend and legal work visa
• Learn Spanish with optional language classes
• Immerse yourself in the Colombian culture and connect with local communities

Benefits

• Paid teaching experience: 2,000,000-4,000,000 COP
• Legal work visa for the duration of the program
• Spanish learning opportunities
• Support for cultural adaptation
• Low teaching hours = more time for immersion

Requirements

• Training in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/DELTA or similar)
• Willingness to relocate to Bogota, Colombia for 1 year
• Passion for intercultural exchange

How to apply

📩 If you're interested in applying for this position and wish to receive more information, please contact them at: contacto@dametulengua.org For more information about Dame tu Lengua, please visit their website.

Requirements

Joy English — Teach in Taiwan

For 40 years, Joy has been at the forefront of English education, with over 500 schools in Taiwan, China, and Japan. They are currently looking for more English teachers for their centers across Taiwan.

About the position

Location: Taiwan Student Ages: Ages range from 3 to 16 Teaching schedule: The minimum number of teaching hours is between 23–25 hours a week.

Benefits

Joy is committed to their teachers and recognizes the role they play in carrying out their mission. They do whatever it takes to help when needed and support their teachers through every step to ensure the teacher's success in the classroom. Joy English offers:

• ARC (Alien Resident Certificate) sponsorship
• Guaranteed teaching hours
• Competitive salary
• National health insurance
• Annual raises and contract bonuses
• 3 days orientation training at Joy Headquarters

Specific details about the benefits will be provided during the application process.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized university or an associate degree with a TEFL (or equivalent) certification is needed.
• Criminal background check
• Passport from a country with English as the official language
• Medical check
• Teaching credentials and/or TEFL/TESOL is meriting

How to apply

If you meet their requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please submit your application via their online application form. For more information about Joy English, please visit their website: https://careers.joy.com.tw/

VUS The English Center — English Teaching Positions in Vietnam

VUS is one of the biggest language centers in the South of Vietnam with the majority of its English schools in Ho Chi Minh City. They have consistently been one of the biggest employers of English teachers in Vietnam. Currently, VUS employs over 3,000 English teaching professionals to teach English in Vietnam. They are expanding to new locations each year with English schools in Hanoi, Bien Hoa, Binh Duong, Da Nang, and Vung Tau. VUS is currently looking for full-time/part-time English-speaking teachers who can take on a wide variety of ages (predominantly with 6-16 year olds) during both weekends and weeknights at their centers.

SVS School for English — Volunteer English Teaching in Sri Lanka

The SVS School for English is a small, family-run English school in Colombo, Sri Lanka. They are a registered charity that was set up in 2006 with the aim of enabling Sri Lankans and expatriates living in Sri Lanka to develop vital, empowering English language skills. SVS School is now looking for committed, open-minded individuals with a passion for helping students develop their written and spoken English language skills. Whether you’re looking to make a life change after years spent in the rat race, or want to gain some life experience after university, whether you’re a nomad of the world looking for your next settlement or just someone who wants to make an honest difference in people’s lives, then come and join the SVS family.

About the position

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Job type: Volunteer teaching Starting dates: They look for volunteer teachers throughout the year and accept applications on a rolling basis. However, term dates usually run as follows:

• Term 1: early January to early April
• Term 2: mid-April to end June
• Term 3: early July to end September
• Term 4: early October to mid-December

Schedule: English classes in Colombo run Monday to Friday, beginning at 8.30 AM. Volunteer English teachers work 30 hours a week, teaching three 2-hour classes daily, and are provided with lesson plans and course materials. Class size: Classes are kept small, to better facilitate interaction and communication between students and teachers. The maximum number of students per class is 24 to 26 students. Students: Many students are from rural areas attending university or working in Colombo and they need English to further their prospects but afford the cost of English education. They also have a large student population of Buddhist monks. In addition to these groups, they also get students from Korea, Japan, China, India, Thailand, Taiwan, Myanmar, Vietnam, Turkey, the Middle East….the list goes on! Most students are aged 18 and over, although occasionally students as young as 16 enroll after finishing secondary school.

Benefits

• As a volunteer English teacher with SVS School for English, you’ll have the chance to live and travel in the beautiful tropical island that is Sri Lanka.
• Our volunteer teachers receive food and accommodation free of charge, travel to and from the school as well as a small monthly stipend.
• English teachers live in a large, modern house in the suburbs of Colombo, close to the scenic parliament area, and a stone’s throw from a gorgeous wetland park.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, as well as other amenities including a laundry service.
• Volunteer teachers will also have the opportunity to experience the tranquility of Sri Lanka’s up-country region when visiting Maskeliya, where the school’s parent project, the Samanala Valley Foundation is located.
• In addition to breaks between terms, volunteer teachers receive weekends and public holidays off – of which Sri Lanka has an abundance!

Requirements:

All English course teachers are expected to bring the enthusiasm, zest, and passion to be the best for their students. To volunteer with SVS School for English, you also need to meet the following requirements:

• You must be a native speaker of English and/or have an excellent standard of English.
• Graduated from university and/or be certified in teaching English as a foreign language and/or have at least 3 or more years of work experience in any industry.
• Be able to commit to at least 6 months of volunteering at SVS School for English.
• Volunteer English teachers will need a visa to enter Sri Lanka, and the school assists in making the necessary arrangements to procure a visa.
• A teaching qualification/experience is meriting but not a requirement to volunteer at SVS School for English.

How to apply

To apply, please attach your CV in the specified format, and fill in their online application form. Make sure that you include a brief paragraph of no more than 250 words explaining why you’d like to be a part of their team in Sri Lanka. Once they receive your CV and application, they will be in touch to discuss the next steps. You may be asked to complete a small test online, to assess your English language and teaching ability. Afterward, you will also have a video interview with the Principal or Vice-Principal before a decision is made. For more information about SVS, please visit their website.

株式会社 Jstyle — English Teacher in Japan

株式会社 Jstyle in Japan is looking for more qualified English teachers.

About the position

株式会社 Jstyle's unique English lesson program combines online & in-person lessons (one-on-one/group) and digital content (video training programs/learning apps) to prepare students before they leave Japan for study abroad or working holiday and start their personal journey that will become a significant change in life and future career. Location: Tokyo, Japan Contract: Full-time permanent employee.

• After a 6-month probation period.
• Working conditions during probationary period: No change

Class size: One-on-one & group lessons (max. 10 students). ・ Teaching schedule: Weekdays: 3-5 lessons, weekends: 5-7 lessons. Working hours: Complete a five-day work system (fixed days off on a week). Depending on shift:

• Monday-Friday 10:00-19:00 or 13:00-22:00 (1-hour break),
• Saturday & Sunday – 10:00-19:00 (1-hour break)

Lesson length: Each lesson lasts 55 minutes. ・ Student age: Students age are mainly from 18 to 30 years old Responsibilities:

• Provide English conversation lessons for students to adults who plan to study or work abroad (working holiday)
• They will also entrust you with some curriculum development.

*Curriculums are designed according to the type of study abroad plan, e.g., job interview practice for working holidays or overseas internships, and presentation practice for preparation before enrolling at a college or university overseas.

Benefits

• Monthly salary: 250,000-350,000 yen (negotiable)
• Expected annual salary: 3,500,000 yen to 4,900,000 yen
• Basic salary/224,230 yen～＋Fixed overtime (including 15 hours per month)/25,770 yen～ 36,060
  • Extra pay will be compensated for overtime work exceeding 15 hours of fixed overtime.
• Salary raise (twice a year) – based on your performance & company’s evaluation system
• Bonus (twice a year) – based on your performance & company’s evaluation system
• Full payment of transportation expenses
• “Rent Allowance” program
  • A monthly housing allowance of up to 30,000 yen is provided for those who meet the prescribed regulations
• Social insurance
• Health insurance: Yes
• Employee pension: Yes
• Employment insurance: Yes
• Worker’s accident compensation insurance: Yes
• Pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare system
• Devices such as PCs and mobile phones, office equipment, etc., will be provided as needed
• Overseas airline ticket agency service and support
• Available to take vacations for 5+ consecutive days New Year Holiday
• Paid leave (statutory paid leave, special paid leave)
• Condolence leave
• Maternity and childcare leave English study support system (subject to availability)
• Health checkup (once a year)
• Marriage gift money
• Referral hiring allowance
• Free participation in dinner parties (about once every three months)
• Discounts available for beauty salons of affiliated companies
• Parties of all kinds
• Water server available
• No smoking in the office

Annual holidays:

• Annual days off (in total) 130-145days
• Complete a five-day work system (fixed days off on a week)
• Available to take vacations for 5+ consecutive days
• Holidays increase with the number of years of employment as shown below:
  • 1st year: 130 days/year in total = special paid vacations(11 days) + regular paid vacations (10 days) + fixed days off a week per year and New Year holidays.
  • 2nd year: 134 days/year in total.
  • 3rd year and thereafter: 137-145 days/year in total.

Requirements

Required qualities:

• English teaching experience (at least 1 year of teaching experience with adult students)
• Experience studying abroad or working in a holiday program for over 6 months
• General PC skills (PPT/Excel/Word)
• English proficiency (one of the following): TOEIC score 850 or above /Eiken Level 1 or above /TOEFL IBT score 90 or above /IELTS 7.5 /Cambridge Exam /Overseas university degree
• References (at least 2)

Preferred qualities:

• Certifications (TESOL/TEFL)
• The Japanese language is welcome but not mandatory
• Basic computer & and class operation skills using Google Drive, Microsoft Office, etc.

Type of people they look for:

• Great communication & and socializing skills
• Able to encourage and inspire others to reach their goals
• A great team player who can communicate well and execute tasks on time

How to apply

If you're interested in this position and meet their requirements, please submit your application via their online application form. For more information about 株式会社 Jstyle and this position, please visit their website.

DTP Education Solutions — [SEPTEMBER 2025] FULL-TIME EXPAT TEACHERS IN HCM CITY

With over 20 years of experience in the education sector, DTP Education Solutions is the leading provider of educational materials and digital learning solutions in Vietnam. They are recruiting FULL TIME English teachers for public school in Ho Chi Minh City for new school year 2025-2026 (starting time Sep-2025)

About the position

Location: Ho Chi Minh City — Vietnam Job type: Classroom-based position Duties:

• Teaching English (general, Math, Science) from kindergartens to secondary schools
• Conducting program introduction and demo sessions
• Supporting school events and student extra curriculum activities
• Other academic-related activities

Benefits

• Sponsorship for work permit, TRC
• +15%/hour Travel allowance
• Teaching materials will be provided
• Teaching hours guarantee
• Competitive salary (gross):
  • Full-time teacher: up to 32,500,000 VND/month
  • 23,000,000 VND completion bonus paid at the end of a year's teaching contract

Requirements

• College/ University degree
• TESOL, CELTA, or TEFL certificate
• At least C1 English proficiency certificate (Non-Native)
• Teaching experience at public school is preferred
• Professionalism and dynamism, with a passion for teaching and a commitment to young learners English education

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please include the application materials listed below in your application and send them to: teacherrecruitment@dtp-education.com

• Email title: “DTP Education Solutions – Teacher’s name – WTA”
• CV
• Bachelor’s degree
• English language teaching certification (CELTA, TESOL, TEFL,…)
• At least C1 English proficiency certificate (Non-Native)
• A recent passport photo

For more information about DTP Education Solutions, please visit their website: https://dtp-education.com/en/

Westgate — Young Learners & Secondary School Positions in Japan Fall 25 Term

Westgate is accepting applications from overseas and from inside Japan for the in-class teaching positions of their Young Learners English Program, and Secondary School English Program.

About the Young Learners and the Secondary School English Programs

In the Young Learners and the Secondary School English Programs, Westgate entrusts you with the responsibility of being the sole instructor in the classroom. You have an opportunity to create a nurturing study environment for students at the beginning of their journey into English. It's an exciting challenge that immerses you in the Japanese school system while expanding your teaching skills. Location: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Contract:

• Year-long: From mid-August to mid-August of the following year
• Term-based: From mid-August to late March

In lessons on both the Young Learners and Secondary School English Programs, the Westgate instructor is the sole instructor in the classroom (i.e. these are not ALT positions). Class Size: Approximately 15-20 students Students: Teaching students ages 7 through 18. Teaching schedule: They can only offer positions which cover the full Monday-Friday working week, i.e., there are no positions for those who are only available for certain hours or on certain days of the week. Working days at their client schools start at 8:00am and finish between 4:30pm and 5:00pm.

• Instructors on the Young Learners English Program typically teach up to ten 20-minute lessons per day.
• Instructors on the Secondary School English Program typically teach up to six 50-minute lessons per day.

Benefits

Westgate offers the following benefits to their teachers:

• Compensastion:
  • Young Learners English Program: Starting from ¥300,000 per month
  • Secondary School English Program: Starting from ¥290,000 per month

*Note: Compensation is based on an hourly rate of pay. Exact monthly earnings fluctuate but over the course of a contract period average out to the figures listed above.

• Flight reimbursement
• Medical insurance
• Employment insurance
• Workers' compensation insurance
• Assistance finding accommodation
• Visa sponsorship

Requirements

Qualification requirements

• University graduate with a bachelor's and/or more advanced degree and one of the following:
  • 500+ hours of actual EFL/ESL classroom teaching experience along with EFL/ESL teaching certificate and/or elementary/primary/secondary teaching credentials/qualifications
  • 1000+ hours of actual EFL/ESL classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching certificate or credentials/qualifications
• Some classroom teaching experience with young learners (for Young Learners positions)
• No Japanese language ability is required.
• Non-EFL/ESL teaching experience may be considered.

Technical requirements:

Instructors will need to use their own computers to work and teach during their employment with Westgate. Occasionally, they are required to bring their own laptop to the campus. In order for instructors to be able to work smoothly through Westgate’s IT system, the following hardware requirements would need to be met:

• CPU: Intel Core i5 or higher; Apple M1 Chip or higher
• Memory: 8GB or higher
• Internet speed: 10Mbps or faster with a stable connection
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11(Home or Pro) Version 23H2 or newer; Apple macOS Sonoma 14.7.5 or newer. Official support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. The use of Windows 10 will therefore not be permitted by Westgate from the beginning of the Fall 2025 term (i.e. from August/September) due to security concerns. (Instructors who use another OS would need to check with us for confirmation about whether that OS is acceptable or not.)
• Browser: Microsoft Edge; Google Chrome latest version; Apple Safari 18 or newer
• Valid and active anti-virus software
• Web camera and microphone
• Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

Instructors must agree to install applications that are required by Westgate.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying to their program, please register on their website and submit your application. If an applicant does not meet the requirements above, Westgate may not be able to make a hiring decision. For more information about the Fall 2025 Term, please visit their website.

BigByte Education — English Teaching Positions in Taiwan

BigByte Education is a learning center where educators strive to create an enjoyable, immersive language learning environment for their students. Since their start in 1994, BigByte has been transformed into an education company with 6 schools across Taipei and several international partnerships. They are now looking for more English teachers to join their team of teachers in Taiwan.

About the Position

• Location: Taipei, Taiwan — Work locations in the city center with easy access to public transportation
• Class size: Average 12-15 students per class

Benefits

Bigbyte welcomes all of their educators with an optional pick-up service at the airport. After, if you choose, they will provide temporary accommodations as you become familiar with your new surroundings. They will also assist with all the onboarding administration, even including help with your search for an apartment if needed. With their orientation, training, and continued support from their head teachers, you will be equipped to start your own journey in your class.

• Guaranteed full-time (average 20 hours), with weekends off
• Salary starting from NT$690/hr after 2-month probation (incremental raises depending on qualifications and class sizes)
• Small class sizes, with an average of 12-15 students
• Sponsored residency permit (ARC)
• Access to National Health Insurance and Labor Insurance
• Comprehensive online and in-person training program for all newcomers
• Access to mentoring and educator workshops
• Freedom to manage and customize your classroom and teaching style
• Work locations in the city center with access to convenient transportation systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum)
• Passport holder from a native English-speaking country
• Cleared national police background check (Document required by the Ministry of Education. For more information, please contact the official website.)

Strongly Preferred:

• TEFL/ TESL/ TESOL/ CELTA certification
• 1+ years of experience teaching children full-time in a classroom setting

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for a teaching position and are able to meet their qualification requirements, please send BigByte your application via their online Application Form. For more information and questions, please contact BigByte directly via their website.