U.S. based teacher placement and relocation support

Teach in China. We’ll handle the hard part.

Find teaching opportunities with vetted schools and get support through your visa, relocation, and life in China—from your first conversation to your first day abroad and beyond.

Get matched with schools, guided through visas, and supported before and after arrival.

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See If I’m a Fit

Southern China focus

Warm-weather cities, modern schools, and easy access to Hong Kong and Asia travel.

U.S.-Based Support

U.S. advisor support

Vetted Schools

School matching

Visa Guidance

Visa + relocation

Relocation Support

In-Country Support

REPRESENTATIVE OPPORTUNITIES

Teaching Opportunities in China

Explore teaching opportunities with vetted schools across China. We’ll help you find the right role, understand the offer, navigate the visa process, and prepare for your move.

Shenzhen

Primary School Teacher

MONTHLY PACKAGE

¥22,000–¥28,000 / month

Monday–Friday schedule · Housing allowance · Work visa sponsorship · Paid holidays · Health insurance

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Shenzhen

Primary School Teacher

MONTHLY PACKAGE

¥22,000–¥28,000 / month

Monday–Friday schedule · Housing allowance · Work visa sponsorship · Paid holidays · Health insurance

View Shenzhen Opportunities

Guangzhou

Kindergarten Teacher

MONTHLY PACKAGE

¥20,000–¥26,000 / month

Monday–Friday schedule · Housing support · Work visa sponsorship · Paid holidays · Flight reimbursement may be available

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Guangzhou

Kindergarten Teacher

MONTHLY PACKAGE

¥20,000–¥26,000 / month

Monday–Friday schedule · Housing support · Work visa sponsorship · Paid holidays · Flight reimbursement may be available

View Guangzhou Opportunities

Shanghai

International Teacher

MONTHLY PACKAGE

¥25,000–¥32,000 / month

Competitive salary package · Housing allowance · Work visa sponsorship · Health insurance · Paid school holidays

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Shanghai

International Teacher

MONTHLY PACKAGE

¥25,000–¥32,000 / month

Competitive salary package · Housing allowance · Work visa sponsorship · Health insurance · Paid school holidays

View Shanghai Opportunities

Not sure which role fits you? We’ll help you understand what positions you qualify for and which cities best match what you’re looking for.

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Opportunities shown are representative of roles Passport to Teach may recruit for. Availability, salary, and benefits vary by school, experience, qualifications, and start date.

WHY PASSPORT TO TEACH

More Than a Teaching Placement

Finding the job is only the beginning. Passport to Teach helps make the entire move to China easier—from choosing the right school to getting settled after you arrive.

Find the Right School

We help match you with vetted teaching opportunities based on your experience, goals, preferred city, and lifestyle.

Find the Right School

We help match you with vetted teaching opportunities based on your experience, goals, preferred city, and lifestyle.

Move With Confidence

Get guidance through contracts, visa requirements, documentation, travel, housing, and preparing for your move.

Move With Confidence

Get guidance through contracts, visa requirements, documentation, travel, housing, and preparing for your move.

Support After You Arrive

Our support doesn’t stop at the airport. We help teachers navigate settling in, local life, and their teaching experience in China.

Support After You Arrive

Our support doesn’t stop at the airport. We help teachers navigate settling in, local life, and their teaching experience in China.

Why Passport to Teach

HOW IT WORKS

Your Path to Teaching in China

A clear, supported path from first conversation to your life in China.

Apply

Tell us about your background and what you’re looking for.

Apply

Tell us about your background and what you’re looking for.

Match

We identify teaching opportunities that fit your goals.

Match

We identify teaching opportunities that fit your goals.

Interview

Meet schools and evaluate your options.

Interview

Meet schools and evaluate your options.

Visa

We guide you through the required paperwork and process.

Visa

We guide you through the required paperwork and process.

Move

Prepare for your flight, housing, and arrival.

Move

Prepare for your flight, housing, and arrival.

Thrive

Get continued support while living and teaching in China.

Thrive

Get continued support while living and teaching in China.

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EXPLORE CITIES

Where Could You Teach?

Explore some of China’s most exciting cities for international teachers.

Shanghai

China’s largest international hub with extensive teaching opportunities.

Explore Shanghai

Shenzhen

Modern, warm, fast-growing, and minutes from Hong Kong.

Explore Shenzhen

Guangzhou

A major international city known for culture, food, and a lower cost of living.

Explore Guangzhou

TEACHER STORIES

Real teachers. Real moves. Real experiences.

We’re building our first community of U.S.-based educators teaching in China. As their journeys begin, we’ll share what it’s really like—from accepting an offer to settling into life abroad.

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FAQ

Questions Teachers Ask First

Do I need teaching experience?

Do I need a teaching license?

How much can teachers earn in China?

Does Passport to Teach help with the work visa?

Will I get help finding housing?

What happens after I arrive in China?

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Ready to See Where Teaching in China Could Take You?

Explore opportunities or talk with a Passport to Teach advisor about your qualifications, goals, and what moving to China could look like for you.

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