Shanghai Living
Experience one of the most exciting cities in the world and embrace a new culture
Get Paid
Earn up to £550 a month and enjoy the low cost of living as you explore the city
Full Support
From sign up and throughout your time in China, we’re always there to help
Have a real adventure in China this summer.
Back by popular demand, our summer camp in China is up and running again. We’re super excited to be working with a longstanding and favourite partner in Shanghai to offer you the chance to experience one of China’s most awesome megacities, to live your best life and create unforgettable memories.
Teaching at a summer camp gives you the chance to develop workplace skills, have a taste of teaching, and bolsters you CV. On top of all that you will make new friends, experience a new culture, and earn money whilst you’re at it. We can’t think of many better ways to spend a summer.
Can you?
Why We Love Teaching in China
What a Place
Shanghai may not be China’s capital city, but it could not care less. It is a proud place with a rich and fascinating culture. Perfectly blending the old and the new, stepping into the future whilst remaining proud of its past. From delicious noodle shops in small alleyways to swanky restaurants on the top floors of skyscrapers, Shanghai really has it all and should not be missed.
Your Future Starts Now
There are many ways to spend your summer, but I guarantee your potential future employer will be a lot more impressed if you have embarked on the adventure of a lifetime over staying at home. It displays bravery and confidence, and you have the chance to learn so many skills that will set you up for any job you many choose, which could be teaching or anything else at all.
It’s So Easy
Once you’ve signed up, we’re there to help you every step of the way. From navigating the visa process to booking flights and everything in between. Then once you land in Shanghai, our wonderful partners will support you with everything you could possibly need. And we’re always there on the end of a call, text or email to help. All you need to do is focus on being a super teacher.
What Will I Be Doing?
Our exciting new program gives you the chance to experience in home tutoring and working as a substitute classroom teacher while traveling and exploring the fascinating Chinese culture. You will meet so many brilliant people, your future friends, along the way.
You to have the unique opportunity to have a taste of actual ESL and subject teaching without making a long-term commitment to teach abroad. If you love it, great, we can help you find a more permanent job whenever you’re ready. If not, you’ve still had an amazing time in one of the most wonderful cities on the planet.
You will teach 20 hours during the weekdays as a substitute teacher in a kindergarten, primary, middle or high school. You’ll be in school from 09:00 to 16:30 but only teaching a maximum of four hours each day. Here you will meet some truly kind and genuine teachers, as well as plenty of fantastic students who will look up to you and be eager to learn about you and your culture.
The weekends as yours to do with as you please. Maybe you want to watch the sunset over the Bund with your new friends over a few cocktails, check out all of the incredible restaurants on offer all around the city, or even hop on a high-speed train for some time away from the hustle. Monday to Friday work provides structure that allows you to completely relax at the weekends, with no lesson planning or marking like a regular teacher.
Although Shanghai will be your base, you will also be assigned to tutor or substitute in other cities across the country, usually it is not too far. During this time our partner will cover all of your travel and accommodation costs, and offers meal allowance of around £10 per day. What an exciting opportunity to travel and see more of the country.
Attributes and Requirements
You’re already halfway there if you’re reading this! A deep motivation to do something different, improve yourself and help others is what we’re looking for in candidates. But there are a few specific attributes and requirements that are important to consider if you want to spend your summer in China.
Attributes:
- Friendly and adventurous
- Patient and hardworking
- Passionate and motivated
Requirements:
- 19+ years old
- Fluent English speaker
- Clean background check
- TEFL Certificate (offered as part of our program)
Not Necessary:
- A university degree
- Teaching experience
Fee and Costs
We value honesty very highly here at Impact Teaching, it is important to us that we are always truthful and provide complete transparency to all of our teachers.
Choosing to do a summer in China is not a choice that should be made motivated by money. The salary you will receive is spending money to help get you enjoy your time in China.
But a summer in China is so much more than that. It is the opportunity to learn and grow, travel and live, embrace a new culture and have a taste of something that could change your life forever.
What does our £580 fee get you?
- Pre departure support and training to get you ready
- A placement with our brilliant partner in Shanghai that unlocks a world of opportunities and experiences you didn’t know were even possible
- Full support through the complicated visa process, never feel overwhelmed
- A TEFL certificate that will set you up for teaching anywhere in the world
- Join the Impact Teaching family and receive 20% off all our teach abroad programs in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Hungary, or Poland
And what are the other costs?
- Visa costs
- Flight costs
Out
Program Fee – £600 (or £520 without TEFL)
Visa – £130
Flights (estimate) – £700
In
£550 a month (for a five month contract)
or
£330 a month (for a two month contract)
Experience China. Experience teaching. Have an unforgettable summer of a lifetime.
What’s Next?
If you’ve decided that a summer in China is right for you then click here to submit your CV along with a cover letter
We’ll have a 30-minute video call to discuss China and your background, if all goes well, you can get excited as we get to work
Now you can sit back, relax, and get ready for your adventure while we do the rest and get your journey started