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Volunteer China Volunteering Abroad Opportunities Teaching English Missions

Volunteers have the opportunity to teach conversational English in the local schools in and around Yantai. Volunteer teaching placements are ranging from the kindergartens, primary schools, high schools and colleges throughout the whole city in both urban and rural areas. Volunteers are assisted by the local teacher, and focus is on language comprehension and speaking. The teachers and students are eager to learn English, so volunteers are very welcome at the schools.

Teaching English Program

Class sizes vary from 20-30 students per class. Volunteers assist the local (bi-lingual) teacher, and will be provided guidance and instructions. The classes are Monday –Friday and volunteers should be prepared to teach 20-25 hours per week (3-4 classes a day). Volunteers are teaching conversation English, using songs, books, teaching aids and any other ideas that you can come up with.

Short term placements from one to four weeks are available, as well as long term projects from one- three months. Volunteers can arrive at any time during the school semester.

Spring Semester: Beginning of March – end of June
Fall Semester: Beginning of September - end of December

  • School Sessions closed: during the months of January and February
  • No arrivals permitted: May 01st -07th and October 01st -07th (National holidays)

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