Learning the English language is very important to the people of Hong Kong. As the country continues to develop, so does the need for a high level of conversational english. To keep up with economic growth of Hong Kong, there is a strong emphasis on English education from an early age.
What types of English Teaching Jobs are there in Hong Kong?
In the event that you have chosen to tutor English in Hong Kong, there are basic qualifications that you simply must have. In some nations round the world, you'll need a college degree and really very little else. Hong Kong, however, has high expectations for foreign lecturers.
How much money can you earn?
To cut out any complications here or misconceptions, Hong Kong is totally separate from China for Visa applications and this makes your chances of moving here for work a lot easier and higher. Basically to visit China you need a separate Visa. BUT to visit Hong Kong, most countries don't (I'm talking about countries such as Australia, Ireland, Germany, France, UK etc.). If you arrive in Hong Kong as a tourist from the UK for example you will get 180 days on your passport on arrival as a tourist visa!
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?
From my personal experience yes! But I have a highly motivated work ethic to the point where I haven't been out of work except through my own choice for over 15 years, so I found it fairly easy to get a job as an English teacher in the Kong.
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.
If you have made the decision to teach English in Hong Kong, along with your excitement, prepare yourself for a sometimes difficult but very rewarding experience. The opportunity to immerse yourself so fully in another culture will be an enlightening experience that may very well change your life.
What types of English Teaching Jobs are there in Hong Kong?
In the event that you have chosen to tutor English in Hong Kong, there are basic qualifications that you simply must have. In some nations round the world, you'll need a college degree and really very little else. Hong Kong, however, has high expectations for foreign lecturers.
How much money can you earn?
To cut out any complications here or misconceptions, Hong Kong is totally separate from China for Visa applications and this makes your chances of moving here for work a lot easier and higher. Basically to visit China you need a separate Visa. BUT to visit Hong Kong, most countries don't (I'm talking about countries such as Australia, Ireland, Germany, France, UK etc.). If you arrive in Hong Kong as a tourist from the UK for example you will get 180 days on your passport on arrival as a tourist visa!
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?
From my personal experience yes! But I have a highly motivated work ethic to the point where I haven't been out of work except through my own choice for over 15 years, so I found it fairly easy to get a job as an English teacher in the Kong.
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.
If you have made the decision to teach English in Hong Kong, along with your excitement, prepare yourself for a sometimes difficult but very rewarding experience. The opportunity to immerse yourself so fully in another culture will be an enlightening experience that may very well change your life.
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