We’re sorry to tell you that our Hong Kong program is closed, but you can still find plenty of good information here through our Country Guide To Hong Kong. It includes practical information about living and working in Hong Kong.
The diverse and interesting experience that awaits you in Hong Kong will have both rewards and challenges.
As one of the most cosmopolitan areas in Asia, you’ll not only have the opportunity to develop new friendships with the friendly people of Hong Kong, but you’ll also grow as a teacher, polish your Chinese language skills, and learn about the Chinese perspective on world issues and politics.
Although development has occurred at a fast rate throughout Hong Kong, you’ll still find evidence of its ancient and diverse culture all around you. Not to mention the food! Hong Kong has an excellent reputation for having some of the very best street food in Asia, and we here at Reach To Teach all heartily agree. Most people also don’t think of Hong Kong as a beach destination, but you might be surprised to know that the area is littered with beaches, island getaways and stunning hiking trails all waiting to be discovered. We guarantee that you will have the adventure of a lifetime while teaching English in Hong Kong.
Grant Glander - 2014 - An American Teacher in Hong Kong
I would like to give you an overdue thank you. You guys paired me up with a great company and I have enjoyed every day that I have been here in Hong Kong. My training went well and I now have a full schedule at the school Carrie placed me at. Obviously some things were a bit of a shock (mainly room size), but I've adjusted pretty quickly. Thank you!
ESL teachers interested in teaching English in Hong Kong must meet the following requirements laid out by schools and the Hong Kong government:
To teach English in Hong Kong you must:
- Have a full university degree
- You must be a native English speaker from one of the following countries: Canada, USA, Australia, England, New Zealand, or South Africa.
- Be between 23 and 40 years of age (Please note that we ourselves have no age restriction and we promote equal opportunities. However, we are not a school or an employer – and it is the schools and the Hong Kong government that ultimately decide who they hire.)
- Have two years of work experience post graduation
- Teaching experience is preferred, but not required
- You MUST have a 120-hour TEFL certification
- You must commit to a one-year contract.
Teaching destinations in Hong Kong include Causeway Bay and Wah Fu on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Tong, Lok Fu, Sham Shui Po, and Shatin in Kowloon; and Siu Hong, Tuen Mun and Yuen Long in the New Territories. The availability of these locations depends greatly on your teaching experience and qualifications.
Experienced teachers are more apt to be placed in and around Hong Kong Island, while less experienced teachers may be placed in the surrounding areas of the island. With that said, these rules are not set in stone, as the time of year that you decide to begin your new teaching adventure may also weigh on where your school will place you.
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