APPLICATION FORM   Teach English in China

Write clearly. Apply early before deadlines. Late applications, contact teach@worldlinkedu.com. Please complete all 3 sections of the Application.

 

Personal Details

 

First Name

Last Name

Mr /  Mrs  /  Miss  /  Dr  /  Professor

E-mail

Date of Birth                                  Age

Male / Female

Address                                                                                                         

City

State

Zip code

Country

 

Phone (H) (          ) (           )

                 Country     city

 Phone (W) (          ) (         )

                   Country    city

 Fax  (          )  (         )

         Country    city

 

Nationality

 

Place of Birth

 

Passport No

 

Occupation

Academic Institution / Employer

 

Teaching Placement

Duration:      6 months    /    1 year

Program Dates (e.g. Mon, Sep 1)                                       to

Teacher’s Training Course Required:    YES   /   NO

Arrival Date (if known):                                                Departure:

 

Previous Education (if more information, please provide details on a second page)

Dates

Name of Educational Institution and

Location (City, Country) 

 

Specialization

Degree

Graduation Date  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teaching Qualifications  (if any) e.g. TESOL, EFL, ESL

Dates

Name of Educational Institution and Location (City, Country) 

Qualification

Duration of Course

Grade Obtained (if applicable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teaching Experience  (if any) e.g. TESOL, EFL, ESL

Dates

Name of Educational Institution and

Location (City, Country) 

Level & Age Group Taught

Hours per week

Materials Used e.g. text book

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previous Study or Work Abroad Experience (if any, over 2 months duration)

Dates

Location (City, Country) 

Duration

Program / Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have you been to the People’s Republic of China before?   YES   /   NO     If yes, how long  was your stay?

What is your current level of Mandarin?      Total Beginner  /  Beginner   /    Elementary   /    Intermediate 1   /    Intermediate 2     /  Advanced

 

Other languages studied:                                                                How did you hear about this program?

Have you participated in another WLE Program:  Spain  /  China  /  Italy  /   France  /  Germany / Japan  (circle the appropriate)

 

Application Fee of USD$90   Date paid:

 

Paid by Transfer/ Bank Check / Money Order

Name of Bank

 

Registration Fee:   USD$390 (6 mths)  / USD$690 (1 yr)        Bank charges to paid by the Applicant

 

Extras (nights / insurance / deposit)

 

 

Person to Contact in Case of Emergency

Name

 

Relationship (e.g. father)

 

E-mail

 

Phone (H) (         ) (          )

                

 Phone (W) (         ) (        )                  

 Fax  (         )  (        )

I agree that:

The above information is true and documents given in support of my Application are complete and correct.

 

 

 

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Signature of Participant                                                                                                                                               

Date

2. “Why I want to Teach in China”

 

   I.      Give your reasons for applying for this Teach in China program, in particular why you want to work and live in China.

  II.      Detail any previous study or work abroad experience. (If none, outline what difficulties you think you may have and how you would deal with it.)  

III.      Teaching Methods

a)       If you have teaching experience – explain what methods you have found effective in teaching and discuss how you would approach teaching English to students in China.

b)       If you have no teaching experience – outline any ideas you have for a lesson and the materials you would use for a class at a chosen level.

 

Approximately 500 to 800 words. Attach extra pages if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

World Link Education’s (WLE) Teach in China Reference Form

This reference is to be filled out by a person who has worked with or taught the Applicant. For example, a supervisor, teacher, work colleague or manager. The referee should not be a family member of the Applicant.

Dear Referee,

 

The Applicant is applying for a position as an English Teacher with WLE’s Teach in China program. Please complete the form to the best of your knowledge. In the interest of confidentiality, you may fax this form directly to WLE’s nearest office or email to teach@worldlinkedu.com. We value your honest feedback and comments that will be taken into account in assessing the applicant’s suitability in living abroad and teaching in China. If you would like more information about this program, please contact WLE or see www.worldlinkedu.com/teach-in-china. You may be contacted for further information. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Teach in China Applicant Name:                                                                                      Referee Name:  

 


Referee’s Tel No: (Work / Home / Mobile)                                                                      Email:

 

Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

How long have you known the Applicant:                                                                       How do you know the Applicant:

 

 

 

1. Does the Applicant have a genuine interest in teaching in China?

 

 

 

 

 

2. Briefly comment on the applicant’s suitability for the Teach in China Program. Teaching qualifications and experience is not a requirement. Non-teachers will be provided EFL (English as a Foreign Language) training:

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. How would you rate the applicant in each of the following in terms of personality and suitability for working and living in a foreign country (1 = Excellent, 2 = Good, 3 = Average, 4 = Needs Improvement, NK = Not Known):

 

 

___Responsibility

___Punctuality

___Enthusiasm

___Attitude to work

___Sociability

___Attitude to other cultures

___Organization

___Leadership

___Communication

 

___Emotional Stability

___Academic Ability

___Personal Grooming

___Flexibility

 

 

 

4. Briefly comment on the applicant’s ability to adapt to a new or changing environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Are there any reasons why you feel the applicant would NOT be successful in this program?

 

 

 

 

 

6. To your knowledge, has the applicant suffered any significant physical or nervous difficulties that may affect him/her completing this program? If yes, please explain.

 

 

 

 

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Signature of Referee                                                                                                                                                  

Date

 

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