Beijing Public School Programme
Explore one of the most exciting and ever-changing cities in the world.
Wander through the Forbidden City and walk on the Great Wall; experience Beijing’s bar scene and taste authentic Chinese cuisine; scout street markets for hidden treasures or shop for high-end brands in the largest mall in Asia – Beijing offers endless opportunities for gap year students, career teachers, and anyone seeking a new adventure.
With around one month’s holiday in winter and 1-2 months’ summer holiday, teaching in a Beijing public school leaves ample time for travelling and provides an attractive salary on which do so.
Your priority will be inspiring your students to love English – so your classes will mainly consist of playing games, singing songs and reading stories. Your whole class will be taught in English, though you will have a Chinese teaching assistant with you to help with classroom management and give translations where necessary.
Our Beijing public school positions currently have two contract types to choose from:

Public Schools Contract Type #1
- 15,000-18,000RMB monthly base salary after tax (approx. 2200-2600USD or 1715-2060GBP)
- Free accommodation or monthly housing reimbursement up to 2000RMB (approx. 290USD or 230GBP)
- 6000RMB flight reimbursement (approx. 900USD or 700GBP)
- 10 month contract: September – June
- 1 month’s fully paid winter vacation + other Chinese public holidays
- 20 teaching hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Working visa provided
- Commercial insurance
- Contract renewal bonus of 5000-10,000RMB
Teaching experience is useful but not required.
You need to:
- Be a native English speaker
- Have an undergraduate degree (all subjects and classifications welcome)
- Be willing to complete a 120 hour online TEFL course if your degree is not in English, Education or Linguistics
- Have a clean criminal record

Experience a new global megacity with three millennia of history.
Public Schools Contract Type #2
- 15000RMB monthly base salary (around 2200USD or 1715GBP)
- 4000RMB monthly housing reimbursement (580USD or 450GBP)
- 3 months’ paid summer + winter holiday plus Chinese national holidays
- Flight reimbursement from 8000-13000RMB (1160-1880USD or 915-1490GBP)
- 20 teaching hours per week
- Working visa provided
- Free breakfast and lunch
Teaching experience is useful but not required.
You need to:
- Be a native English speaker
- Have an undergraduate degree (all subjects and classifications welcome)
- Be willing to complete a 120 hour online TEFL course if your degree is not in English, Education or Linguistics
- Have a clean criminal record
Any questions? Email us at info@nova-esl.com.


Nova ESL connects teachers to schools across China. Our mission is to promote understanding between East and West, and to help people experience all China has to offer. Founded by a former ESL teacher from the UK and a Visa Manager from Beijing, Nova ESL has cross-cultural partnership at its core.
- Address: Office 038, 4th Floor Tianshunrenhe Building, 30 Beiwa Street, Haidian District, Beijing, China
- Tel: +86-10-64946380
- E-Mail: info@nova-esl.com
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