China Link ESL Teaching Placements
If you're looking for teaching opportunities across China without limiting yourself to one school or one city, China Link ESL gives you access to a wide range of positions. From kindergartens and public schools to international schools, it's a practical starting point if you want to compare opportunities and find the role that fits your experience, goals, and preferred lifestyle
What this is
Finding a legitimate teaching job in another country usually means sorting real placements from scams, and figuring out visa paperwork on your own. China Link ESL has spent over 15 years placing teachers directly with kindergartens, public schools, international high schools, and language centers across China's major cities and smaller towns, handling the visa process, housing, and onboarding as part of the placement — not as separate hurdles you sort out yourself.
Who it's for
- First-time teachers ready to live and work abroad
- TEFL/TESOL-certified graduates looking for their first international role
- Experienced educators seeking positions in public, bilingual, private, or international schools
- Teachers who want to compare multiple schools before accepting an offer
- Anyone looking for guidance throughout the relocation and hiring process rather than applying alone
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree — required across all positions China Link ESL places
- A TEFL certification, CELTA, or relevant teaching experience for some positions (others provide paid training instead and don't require it)
- Willingness to obtain a 120-hour TEFL certification if your chosen position requires one — some schools reimburse the cost once you arrive, others let you complete it online before departure
- A completed online interview covering your availability, location preference, and whether you'd rather teach kids or adults
- Eligibility for a Chinese Z work visa
- Native or native-level English proficiency for many teaching roles
- Relevant teaching experience for certain schools and higher-level positions
What you get
- 100% free placement
- Access to teaching positions across multiple cities and school types
- Housing support: most placements include a provided, furnished apartment near your workplace, or a housing allowance if you'd rather find your own
- Assistance with Z work visa documentation and application
- Benefits that commonly include furnished accommodation or a housing allowance, flight reimbursement, paid holidays, medical insurance, professional development, performance bonuses, and free Mandarin classes, depending on the school
- A recruitment service that's completely free for teachers
- Up to 3 months of paid holiday, aligned with Chinese school breaks
- Free airport pickup on arrival, and help setting up a local bank account
Why this is useful
Choosing where to teach can be just as important as deciding to teach abroad in the first place. China Link ESL gives you the flexibility to compare opportunities across different cities, school environments, and age groups instead of limiting you to a single employer. Their team helps prepare you for interviews, assists with visa paperwork, personally visits many of the schools they work with, and continues supporting teachers after they arrive in China. If you're looking for guidance throughout the entire journey—not just a job listing—China Link ESL offers a level of support that can make moving overseas feel far less intimidating.