FACT SHEET FOR WECL ENGLISH EDUCATION
Program:A total English immersion program, teaching North American English.
Courses: English (ESL) , Grammar, Reading , Writing, Business English,World Cultures (Geography/History) , World Affairs /Global Issues . All classes are taught in English only . The goal of the program is to graduate students who can communicate confidently in English in any situation. In addition to classroom activities the schools have a full program of co-curricular activities to which teachers are expected to contribute. All teaching materials are provided.
Locations:Qingdao WECL ( Qingdao , Shandong Province) Qualifications: Minimum qualifications are a native English speaker from US or Canada plus a Bachelor Degree ( or a college diploma plus a TEFL certificate). Teachers with higher degrees, more work experience are paid at a higher level.
Commitment: REGULAR PROGRAM : Normal school year from September to June We offer 1 year (10 month) and 2 year (22 month) contracts. One semester (5 - month) contracts available also to qualified candidates. SUMMER PROGRAM : From the second Monday of July 9 to the second Friday of August ( 1 week orientation and 4 week teaching). Salary: Ranges from 4,000 RMB for Instructors to 5,000 RMB for Senior Teachers . Recent graduates with no work experience are paid less. (This salary is high by Chinese standards and is more than adequate to live on , save some money and travel while in China .) Air fare allowance: 10,000 RMB for one year or longer contract. 5,000 RMB for 5 month contract SUMMER PROGRAM: No Airfare or visa assistance but salary and accommodation is provided. Visas and work permits: We provide assistance in obtaining the proper visa , licenses and residence permit that permit the candidate to work in China . Visa fees : Paid by teacher. Medical: Basic medical care allowance for routine visits to the doctor but candidate must provide own insurance for major emergencies. Accommodation: Paid by the employer with limited utilities covered. Facilities vary from comfortable hotel-type teacher residences to private furnished apartments with western facilities Working hours: Maximum classes 20 per week with 2 hours homework duty. Vacation: All major Chin ese holidays and Christmas , New Year and Good Friday . In addition schools close for 4 weeks for Chinese New Year break. Salary continues for all vacation periods. Two year contract includes paid summer vacation. Travel assistance: All the office staff and teacher assistants speak English and Chinese and provide assistance with travel arrangements and teaching support.
Management: Academic program managed by experienced Canadian and American teachers. All schools have bilingual office staff/ teacher assistants.
Free Chinese lesson: WECL offers same level 2 free Chinese language class per week for WECL teachers.
School Website: www.weclqd.com ( in Chinese for now, will have an English version soon) Contact email: nick@weclqd.com Contact person:Nick Office phone: (86-532) 8569-9787 Mobile phone: (86) 13789859016
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