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What are the course fees?
ExpandDeposit: US$ 600 Balance: US$ 890
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Course deposits must be paid to our administrative center. Credit/debit card payments are the fastest and cheapest way to pay, but we also accept payments via Western Union, Pay Pal and bank transfer. While there are no deadlines for a deposit, courses can fill up quickly and your seat will only be reserved after the deposit has been paid.
Once you make your deposit, you will receive an email with an informational packet that provides detailed information about the course and Hangzhou itself.
The balance of course fees is payable via credit card before, or on the first day of the course. Bank transfers are also accepted but must be completed at least two weeks before the first day of the course. Participants with checking accounts in the US may pay by personal check, but payments must be cleared within two weeks of the course’s start date.
The price includes tuition, materials and certification, as well as course moderation and accreditation fees and lifetime job assistance.
You may partake of meals at our host school in Hangzhou free of charge in exchange for attending their English Corner once a week. If you are unable to fulfill this requirement, meals are charged at 7 Yuan per meal.
Three meals a day are served from Monday to Friday and lunch and dinner is served on Saturday and Sunday. The food includes a variety of good quality Chinese food and some western food. Cooking your own food on campus may not be feasible but you are welcome to find food in the neighborhoods surrounding the center and your accommodation.
What are my accommodation options?
ExpandResidential Apartments (private: US$ 200, shared US$ 130): Each apartment is fully furnished and consists of two or three bedrooms, a living room, TV, internet access, closets, a standard kitchenette and shared bathroom with western toilet.
For our July and August courses, only a limited number of single rooms are available, if you would like to have a single room please book early as rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. During other seasons (from September to June), single rooms are always available.
Please note that couples who are taking the same course together are given the option for shared accommodation at all times.
Accommodation is available from the Sunday afternoon before the course begins, until the last Friday of the course.
What travel documents will I need for china?
ExpandPlease note that you must have your passport with you for registration with us and our host school on the Sunday of your arrival.
If you do not already have a Chinese visa you can apply for a Tourist (L) visa in order to attend the course. You can obtain a Tourist (L) visa from your local consulate or a travel agent. In order to obtain a visa you will need the following documents prepared:
Please note that we recommend you apply for a visa after you have secured your place on the course.
What is the course schedule?
ExpandClass time is generally 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from Monday to Friday, with mid morning and afternoon breaks and a lunch break. Trainees will be scheduled for observed teaching practice on or off-site depending on students’ circumstances. Chinese students are usually very well behaved in the classroom and are interested and excited about learning English with a foreigner. Class sizes range from 10 to 25. Trainees will teach lessons of 30 to 50 minutes according to the student’s timetable. You will be observed by a trainer and given feedback on your performance.
What can I expect during teaching practice?
ExpandWe offer English classes for Chinese students who are interested in improving their English language abilities. Lessons are based upon real teaching resources found all over the world and you will have the chance to create your own materials as well. You will receive the aid of your course trainer throughout lesson planning and receive immediate feedback on your lesson after it’s been delivered. Practicum is assessed and a satisfactory assessment is required to earn your TEFL/TESOL certificate.
Who usually attends the course?
ExpandWe average groups of six to ten trainees; however, the number usually goes up during the summer months. Most of the participants are American, British, Canadian or Australian, although we do accept non-native speakers of English who have a high proficiency in the language.
Is there a dress code?
ExpandFor all input and tutorial sessions at the training location, there is only one specific dress requirement: Both men and women should have a shirt covering their shoulders. The course operates from within a school so we ask you to be mindful of this, as well as being mindful of your peers and to respect the fact that you are a visitor in another country.
During teaching practice there are specific requirements that adhere to the local dress code. All trainees are expected to dress professionally according to the following guidelines:
Women: Shoulders should be covered, blouses with sleeves are suggested. No low-cut necklines, very short skirts or bare midriffs. Open-toed shoes are acceptable, but not hiking or flip-flop sandals.
Men: Long pants, slacks or trousers are required, jeans are not acceptable. Short or long-sleeved shirts with a collar are necessary, although a tie is not required. Loafers or dress shoes are both fine, sandals are not acceptable. Long hair should always be tied back.
What should I bring for course studies?
ExpandPlease be sure to arrive on the first day of the course with a notebook and a pen. You should also bring your laptop for lesson preparation, a watch or cell phone to time yourself when teaching and a MP3/4/IPod or any other device to record a 10-15 minute audio for one student when teaching one-on-one sessions. You will also need a flash drive (USB disk) to have materials printed for your lessons.
As part of the course requirements you will need to prepare materials. Stationary items like colored felt-tipped pens etc would be useful. These are easily available locally.
We encourage you to bring a laptop as we have Wi-Fi at the training center. We will provide all course materials for you so there is no need to bring anything else for the course itself.
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