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Q: The increase in non-native teachers?

Been reading the posts and obviously this comes up alot, so hate on da hater but want some expert opinions if ye'all don't mind.

 

Recently on wechat and even other social networks most and if not all ads for English teachers require the person to be NON native. Last year or year before they changed the rules so that ONLY natives with the required credentials can be given the right to be an English teacher in China.

 

The thing is, before this, schools ALREADY was hiring native teachers right? So why now is it that I never see any ads for natives? What has happened here? Is this also the same for most Asian countries? Anyone shed light on this debacle? 

6 years 2 days ago in  Visa & Legalities - China

 
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Stricter visa rules means that employers are having a hard time finding native speakers who also qualify for the visa requirements (college degree + 2 years ESL experience) so they recruit non-natives instead, often Russians, who are willing to take the risk of teaching on the wrong visa. It's that simple really.

Booberry:

My thoughts exactly, thanks for answering!

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China will have 300 million English language students by year 2020 ... There aren't enough Native English teachers in the whole world to satisfy that demand.

 

I am Non myself, and I was invited for an interview with School in Turkey last week, despite they were aware of my Non-nativity. Their job advert I applied to, was 'lightning': 'Native English Teacher ...'

School offers decent pay with benes and legal working status, but they are unable to get suitable Native English teacher for several months.

Stiggs:

Huh. I never even knew Turkey was an option. That would be an interesting place to live for a year or two.

 

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icnif77:

If you look at Dave's ESL, Turkish Board and vacancies are per subscription/pay, only!

US$ 1200/m for 24 classes/week with shared apartment (private room&rest shared). Legal WP.

I am not sure do they offer 'return flight', but they'll escort you at arrival to Istanbul Airport.

I'll repost job vacancy advert ... after I'll get a job ....

 

I have to admit, that all you Natives get into me sphere  a bit. 

Otherwise, Istanbul and residing Turks look very EU with matching consumer prices. No 'Allan's-Snack-Bar' yelling through the speakers ...

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You're trying very hard to type in a style that is not you. 

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Booberry:

Well, that plan didn't go well on getting some good answers on here. Better luck next time I guess.

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i am having hard time to find job here all jobs are available for native speakers and  must have 2 years experience. I am non-native speaker. Sadly, i wlll go back to my country without grabbing opportunity.

 

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Stricter visa rules means that employers are having a hard time finding native speakers who also qualify for the visa requirements (college degree + 2 years ESL experience) so they recruit non-natives instead, often Russians, who are willing to take the risk of teaching on the wrong visa. It's that simple really.

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My thoughts exactly, thanks for answering!

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A: "... through ..."?  Only "through" comes to mind is "Shenzhen agent can connect you with an employer, who's authorized to hire waigouren ... and can sponsor Z visa." It's not like every 10th person you meet in Shenzhen's hood can sponsor work visa ...  The only way to change from student to labourer visa is just a regular way by: 1. Finding an employer, who'll apply for an Invitation letter; 2. Exit China and apply for Z visa in your home country's Chinese embassy; 3. Enter China in 30-days after Z visa was stamped into your travelling instrument ...As I am aware, you won't be able to switch to Working permit by remaining in China....,so make ready for a return to your home .... -- icnif77