Mastering the English language is a huge priority to the people of Hong Kong. As the business world continues to progress, so does the need for international communication skills. To keep up with rapid progress Hong Kong stresses English education and learning for everyone from childhood on up.
Combine those components with the fact that there are presently not enough native English speaking instructors within the country, and it might be that Hong Kong is the perfect place if you are entertaining the concept of teaching or tutoring in another country.
Teaching English in the Kong is perfect for pursuing a lifestyle of travel in fact, as through teaching in Hong Kong you can get really good wages and decent holidays so you can travel around the world. Also one of my favourite aspects to living in Hong Kong is that it sits on the China border. I love going backpacking to random remote parts of China to explore on my days and weekends off!
First and foremost to become an English instructor you must obtain an employment visa, if you're a foreigner. There is a specific list of exceptions for Australian and New Zealand citizens. Anyone else must have a valid employment visa. Employment visas require mounds of paperwork so get started early. Use the internet to help you navigate this part of the process, especially Hong Kong's government websites.
Hong Kong pays well for English teachers, significantly more than mainland China! To give you a rough estimate (as of May 2014), Kindergartens start at around 18,000 HKD per month (That's $2,300 US Dollars a month), Primary Schools start at around 21,000 HKD per month ($2,700 US Dollars a month) and Secondary Schools considerably higher, depending on work load and experience. You can also pick up a lot of extra work part-time and freelance if you're up for it, as such I have worked in Summer Schools for 1000 HKD a day ($135 US Dollars). You will also probably receive offers to do Private Tutoring where you can relax and set your own rate, wear your own clothes, teach your own thing etc.
This gives you plenty of time to find a job and lengthen your visa! Please note that some countries can also get a Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa and a Hong Kong Working Visa is also easily attained once you have a job in Hong Kong. Once you settle here a valid Working Visa is easily negotiated (I got one after about a year - having spent time on a tourist visa and a working holiday visa). Is it easy to find a teaching job in Hong Kong?
Probably the biggest headache you will experience after deciding to teach English in Hong Kong will be the search for appropriate housing. In several countries, the employer that hires you may provide you with teacher's housing for free; but, in Hong Kong this is often not the case. Luckily, most jobs in tuition centers or schools in Hong Kong do embrace a "housing allowance" alongside your regular paycheck. The idea behind the allowance provided is that will cover rent, it would be wise to take that amount into consideration when choosing how much you can afford.
Again, there are on-line resources available to help in your search. Browse Hong Kong housing websites for an idea of the value placed on the amount of space you need. If you have been employed, your employer should be able to help you find something suitable for your needs.
It's definitely the right time to head out to Hong Kong to teach English.
Combine those components with the fact that there are presently not enough native English speaking instructors within the country, and it might be that Hong Kong is the perfect place if you are entertaining the concept of teaching or tutoring in another country.
Teaching English in the Kong is perfect for pursuing a lifestyle of travel in fact, as through teaching in Hong Kong you can get really good wages and decent holidays so you can travel around the world. Also one of my favourite aspects to living in Hong Kong is that it sits on the China border. I love going backpacking to random remote parts of China to explore on my days and weekends off!
First and foremost to become an English instructor you must obtain an employment visa, if you're a foreigner. There is a specific list of exceptions for Australian and New Zealand citizens. Anyone else must have a valid employment visa. Employment visas require mounds of paperwork so get started early. Use the internet to help you navigate this part of the process, especially Hong Kong's government websites.
Hong Kong pays well for English teachers, significantly more than mainland China! To give you a rough estimate (as of May 2014), Kindergartens start at around 18,000 HKD per month (That's $2,300 US Dollars a month), Primary Schools start at around 21,000 HKD per month ($2,700 US Dollars a month) and Secondary Schools considerably higher, depending on work load and experience. You can also pick up a lot of extra work part-time and freelance if you're up for it, as such I have worked in Summer Schools for 1000 HKD a day ($135 US Dollars). You will also probably receive offers to do Private Tutoring where you can relax and set your own rate, wear your own clothes, teach your own thing etc.
This gives you plenty of time to find a job and lengthen your visa! Please note that some countries can also get a Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa and a Hong Kong Working Visa is also easily attained once you have a job in Hong Kong. Once you settle here a valid Working Visa is easily negotiated (I got one after about a year - having spent time on a tourist visa and a working holiday visa). Is it easy to find a teaching job in Hong Kong?
Probably the biggest headache you will experience after deciding to teach English in Hong Kong will be the search for appropriate housing. In several countries, the employer that hires you may provide you with teacher's housing for free; but, in Hong Kong this is often not the case. Luckily, most jobs in tuition centers or schools in Hong Kong do embrace a "housing allowance" alongside your regular paycheck. The idea behind the allowance provided is that will cover rent, it would be wise to take that amount into consideration when choosing how much you can afford.
Again, there are on-line resources available to help in your search. Browse Hong Kong housing websites for an idea of the value placed on the amount of space you need. If you have been employed, your employer should be able to help you find something suitable for your needs.
It's definitely the right time to head out to Hong Kong to teach English.
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