TESOL use in China
TESOL certification is essential for applying to domestic universities and professional English training centers, significantly boosting employment prospects and personal value. It offers an advantage over standard teaching qualifications and enhances chances of securing teaching positions abroad.
China current situation
Employee market
Private/International Schools: Experience + excellent qualifications; English teaching
positions are nearly saturated, making it easy for resumes to be screened out.
Training Institutions: Global top 50/domestic top 985 universities; highly competitive
with strong emphasis on academic qualifications and experience over TESOL.
How to earn TESOL certificate
TESOL exams are divided into two types: in-person and online.
In-person classes: More expensive, with fixed times and locations. Besides the
registration fee, there are additional costs for in-person learning.
Online classes: Cheaper and flexible in terms of time and location. However,
they lack the interaction of in-person classes, often feeling isolating.
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