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Ameson Year in China (AYC): Teach English for one academic year at a public school in China!

Are you looking to become TEFL certified, gain professional teaching experience, learn one of the world's most in-demand languages, and improve prospects for graduate school and future employment? Ameson Year in China (AYC) is a unique opportunity for recent college graduates to become Educational Ambassadors by spending a year teaching, learning, and making a difference in public schools across China. Participants experience the challenges and distinct rewards of being immersed in one of the world's fastest developing economic and cultural landscapes. Each week, twenty hours are spent teaching, ten hours are spent participating in an activity within the school community, and the rest of time is left to be spent in self-directed pursuits such as language learning, travel, and community engagement.

Are you looking to become TEFL certified, gain professional teaching experience, learn one of the world's most in-demand languages, and improve prospects for graduate school and future employment? Ameson Year in China (AYC) is a unique opportunity for recent college graduates to become Educational Ambassadors by spending a year teaching, learning, and making a difference in public schools across China. Participants experience the challenges and distinct rewards of being immersed in one of the world's fastest developing economic and cultural landscapes. Each week, twenty hours are spent teaching, ten hours are spent participating in an activity within the school community, and the rest of time is left to be spent in self-directed pursuits such as language learning, travel, and community engagement.

Teach programs

Placement type

All programs

Regions
Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 6-12 months
Minimum age
0
Maximum age
0
Qualifications required
  • College diploma
Languages
Language notes
Language skills are not required.
Application process
Apply online at our website: goayc.org

Pricing

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  • n/a

Organization details

The Ameson Education & Cultural Exchange Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to the promotion and implementation of programs which facilitate cultural exchange and educational cooperation throughout the world.

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