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Change Lives in China!
China is a fascinating place, brimming with culture and contrasts. Most visitors to China enjoy a tour of the Great Wall or a glimpse into the Forbidden City. With TeachOverseas, you have a special opportunity to go beyond the major sites and experience everyday life with Chinese people.
Our volunteers teach university students and adults who have a basic command of English, but may never have interacted with a Westerner before. We have opportunities to teach conversational English and business in cities throughout China. Your service in the spirit of Christ's love can make a real difference in students' lives. Join our team and be a positive influence on the rapid social and economic changes that characterize today's China.
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People's Republic of China
Capital City:
Beijing
Area:
3,705,386 sq miles (slightly smaller than the US)
Population:
1.3 billion
Languages:
Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) plus local dialects
Religion:
Officially atheist; Taoist, Buddhist, Christian (4%), Muslim (2%)
Ethnic Groups:
Han Chinese (92%); Zhuang, Uygur, Hui, Yi, Tibetan, Miao, Manchu, Mongol, Buyi, Korean, and other nationalities (8%)
Teach Overseas in China
Opportunities Available:
Conversational English, Immersion English, Business, Special Programs
Length of Service:
Summer, Year
Year of First Program:
1981
Total Volunteers to Date:
1,642
Volunteers Next Year (projected):
200
Volunteers who are mistaken for movie stars:
60%
Top 5 Reasons to Teach in China
China is experiencing exciting, historical changes
Chinese people are seeking truth like never before
Chinese students are open and eager to learn
TeachOverseas is a highly respected, openly Christian organization in China
In a land of 1.3 billion people, YOU can make a huge difference, one person at a time
Director's Notes
A note from our China Regional Director: Our English and Business teachers recently met for a well-deserved retreat at a beautiful site just outside of the ancient city of Xian, which is famous for the terra cotta soldiers. It was great to hear about the teachers' experiences, to pray with them and to give them counsel. (We also had an awesome, fun-filled talent show!)
After Xian, I traveled to Beijing to meet up with our Total Immersion Program (TIP) teachers (affectionately known as "TIPsters"). The ever-energetic TIPsters tried to corral me into a late night game night, but I respectfully declined. It was great to see the TIP team in high spirits and enjoying this innovative new program.
Thank you TeachOverseas! My time in China has been rewarding in so many ways. God has been so faithful!
