Softest Landing in China Teachers vs. Backpackers Straight Scoop on the Z-visa
Softest Landing in China What do we mean when we say Kenneth’s English School is the softest landing in China? Simply that we try and make it the safest and easiest transition possible – especially when you arrive from abroad. Lets face it, uprooting and relocating across the world to a school in China can be risky. Some schools [...]
Teachers vs. Backpackers In China, the bar is lower than most other countries when it comes to being hired as a teacher. There are a lot of reasons for this, including inadequate screening procedures, wage scales offered, perceptions of the role of Foreign Teachers, etc. What this translates to, in some cases, is a nineteen year old high [...]
Straight Scoop on the Z-visa There is a lot of confusion over Z-visas. Let’s demystify things by first stating a Z Visa is the visa that allows you to legally obtain employment in China. It is good for thirty days (even though it is usually printed as being good for “000″ days) [see Z Visa image] and its purpose is [...]

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Pay and Benefits

Pay and Benefits

Kenneth's English School offers a highly competitive salary plus free housing, visa processing, and medical insurance.

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Teaching Here

Teaching Information

Learn about your work schedule, our teaching methods and class sizes, and the kind of rewarding work you'll be doing.

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Jingpohu River, Jilin, China

Living in Jilin

Jilin is a small city by Chinese standards of about one million people with a uniquely beautiful river (the SongHua) that runs through the city's center.

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School Details

General FAQs General FAQs

This section will provide you with all the basic information you need to know about China and our school from the best way to purchase airline tickets to cost of living.
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Teaching Contracts Teaching Contracts

Here you will have the opportunity to review official the SAFEA contract as well as download a copy of our school's SAFEA Contract Addendum for your perusal.
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Now Hiring Now Hiring

Looking for a professional position as an English teacher in China? Here you will find our official offer, weekly teaching schedule, and information about how to apply.
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Important News

  • Midnight Runners

    No two runners will have the same story. Many claim they left their schools due to unpaid wages, impossible working conditions, employer contract breaches, etc.

  • China’s SAFEA

    SAFEA is responsible for licensing schools that hire foreigners. Obtaining a proper SAFEA license to hire foreigners is a long and nontrivial process.

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