FACT SHEET FOR WECL ENGLISH EDUCATION

Program:A total English immersion program, teaching North American English.

Courses: English (ESL) , Grammar, Reading , Writing, Business English,World Cultures (Geography/History) , World Affairs /Global Issues .
All classes are taught in English only . The goal of the program is to graduate students who can communicate confidently in English in any situation. In addition to classroom activities the schools have a full program of co-curricular activities to which teachers are expected to contribute. All teaching materials are provided.

Locations:
           Tsinghua University ( Beijing ),
           Beijing International Studies University ( Beijing ),
           Yantai University ( Yantai , Shandong Province ),
           Shenyang WECL （ Shenyang ， Liaoning Province ）
           Qingdao WECL ( Qingdao , Shandong Province),
           Xiamen WECL ( Xaimen , Fujian Province)

Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications are a native English speaker from US or Canada plus a Bachelor Degree ( or a college diploma plus a TEFL certificate). Teachers with higher degrees, more work experience are paid at a higher level.

Commitment:
REGULAR PROGRAM : Normal school year from September to June
We offer 1 year (10 month) and 2 year (22 month) contracts. One semester (5 - month) contracts available also to qualified candidates.
SUMMER PROGRAM : From the second Monday of July 9 to the second Friday of August ( 1 week orientation and 4 week teaching).
Salary: Ranges from 4,000 RMB for Instructors to 5,000 RMB for Senior Teachers . Recent graduates with no work experience are paid less.
(This salary is high by Chinese standards and is more than adequate to live on , save some money and travel while in China .)
Air fare allowance: 10,000 RMB for one year or longer contract.
5,000 RMB for 5 month contract
SUMMER PROGRAM: No Airfare or visa assistance but salary and accommodation is provided.
Visas and work permits: We provide assistance in obtaining the proper visa , licenses and residence permit that permit the candidate to work in China . Visa fees : Paid by teacher.
Medical: Basic medical care allowance for routine visits to the doctor but candidate must provide own insurance for major emergencies.
Accommodation: Paid by the employer with limited utilities covered.
Facilities vary from comfortable hotel-type teacher residences to private furnished apartments with western facilities
Working hours: Maximum classes 20 per week with 2 hours homework duty.
Vacation: All major Chin ese holidays and Christmas , New Year and Good Friday .
In addition schools close for 4 weeks for Chinese New Year break. Salary continues for all vacation periods. Two year contract includes paid summer vacation.
Travel assistance: All the office staff and teacher assistants speak English and Chinese and provide assistance with travel arrangements and teaching support.

Management: Academic program managed by experienced Canadian and American teachers. All schools have bilingual office staff/ teacher assistants.

Free Chinese lesson: WECL offers same level 2 free Chinese language class per week for WECL teachers.

School Website: www.wecl.com.cn ( in Chinese for now, will have an English version soon)
Contact email: yuliguo61@hotmail.com
Contact person: Richard Guo
Office phone: (86-10) 6564-8109
Mobile phone: (86) 139-1073-6104 ( 24 hours)
Head Office address: 8 Floor, Building 1, School of Continuing Education , Tsinghua University , No. 34 Dongsanhuanzhonglu, Chaoyao District, Beijing , China , 100020