Question

[Jncocontrol]

Hey guys, I have a question.

I've been offered a job in China being a TEFL intern, and i'm curious from a person who doesn't have any kinda degree, if it's all legit.

Cause last I remembered that to be able to work in China i need a degree of some sort, If it means much i'm being given a certificate after 100 hours and training, I don't know if that constitutes for a "degree".

I'm more firmiliar with how Japan regulates it rather then China does.

Any help would be appreciated.

[liuzhou]

A certificate after 100 hours certainly does not constitute a degree.

You need a proper university degree and two years experience to be employed legally. Calling it an "internship", China's latest meaningless buzzword, doesn't make it any more legal.

No it's not legit.

[kdavid]

You need a proper university degree and two years experience to be employed legally.

While technically true, many schools are not adhering to this requirement, and can use backdoor methods to procure you legal working documentation.

You may also be asked to settle for an F visa. This is also exploiting a loophole in the wording of the "laws". Under this provision, you're working more or less as a "cultural ambassador" and not a teacher.