English teaching jobs in Guangzhou

Posted by leghk (137 days ago)

I am currently teaching English in Hong Kong and am considering a move to Guangzhou for the next school year.
I have been looking on this site and other websites for jobs, but would be grateful for any other suggestions such as agencies, schools, newspapers etc.

Thanks

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Posted by Ruth in Canada (135 days ago)

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Posted by lost in gz (42 days ago)

i've been approached by several locals asking me if i would consider teaching them english part-time, sort of like a private tutor, in my spare time.

i'm fluent in both cantonese and english, but i am not a licensed english teacher. i'm a CPA by profession.

having said that, what is the fair market price range that i should be charging per hour for each student?

ruth, as always, your thoughts would be appreciated.

Posted by Ruth in Canada (14 days ago)

leghk, try applying at the private Chinese/English schools such as Clifford, HuaMei, and the International Schools if you are a qualified teacher. Very often they are caught short just after the school year begins and a teacher or two does not turn up. Applying from outside China works better financially...the 'local hire' salary is not as good.

lost, it really depends on your students. A rich partner of a businessperson (how's THAT for pc?) can pay you 250 an hour. Someone who is not as well off may only be able to afford 100. Having two students at a time is better as you can make them talk to each other a bit too and give you a break. You can charge a bit less per student that way as well. For a single student, I used to get 150-250 rmb an hour for pronunciation tutoring and conversation. For two, you could charge a bit less per student.

First, ask the prospective student what they think is a fair price. Then you can ask more, and then bargain down to a price that is agreeable for both of you.

Let them bring their textbooks for you to use or work with, and have a look at some websites for ideas like this one. http://www.eleaston.com/

Good luck!
cheers from Ruth