Salaries are calculated on a monthly scale of weeks.  The first and/or last month's salary will be prorated according to the number of days worked for that month.

Hours - Most teachers chose to teach twenty to twenty-five hours per week. The school may provide more hours if requested by the teacher.

Extra hours - Additional hours are paid at RMB 80 per hour. You cannot by law have other sources of work other than your contract, although paid tutoring is often allowed by the employer.

Chinese lessons - Free Chinese classes (in the school) provided by a qualified Chinese teacher.

Bonus - An annual travel bonus of RMB 2,200 may be paid upon the completion of your contract.

Insurance - Basic health care is provided to all contract teachers. However, all teachers are strongly advised to have their own comprehensive travel insurance as well.

Vacation - All National holidays (approximately 4 weeks) are considered as paid vacations.

Transportation to and from China - The reimbursement of airfares is a part of the completion bonus,. At the six month period half of your airfare will be reimbursed. This will not include transfer accommodation or excess baggage. You must keep your original tickets and receipts to claim.

Housing - Most accommodation is in a self-contained one bedroom apartment, although the minimum is a shared furnished apartment with other teachers, with each teacher having a private bedroom. The apartment includes western style kitchen and bathroom.