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Technology in China
CellphonesMandarin Bridge and CellphonesVolunteer participants will be given cellphones upon arrival in China. You will not be asked to sign a cellphone contract. You will receive a pay-as-you-go phone and a SIM card. Once the initial charge is depleted …
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FAQ’s
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Salary
Teachers are typically paid at the end or beginning of each month. For fall and winter contracts, the salary is between 775 and 1200 USD per month, which in Chinese standards is a fortune. Your salary will be paid in Chinese currency, which can be depo …
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Room and Board (Paid Program)
Living ConditionsSince we work with both public and private schools, your school could be a boarding school where the children live and eat on the school campus; a school where students travel home on weekends; or a public school where the students com …
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Room & Board (Volunteer)
Living ConditionsSince we work with both public and private schools, your school could be a boarding school where the children live and eat on the school campus; a school where students travel home on weekends; or a public school where the students com …
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Packing Suggestions
It can be daunting to plan and prepare for 1-2 semesters in China. No worries, we’ve done it a million times. Click on this Example Packing List if you’re looking for specifics. If not, below are our general pointers: Pack light! Teachers always regret …
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Medical Care
Major medical insurance coverage is not provided by Mandarin Bridge or the host school. Any international health or evacuation insurance is at the participant’s discretion. Some options for this can be found at the following sites. Mandarin Bridge does n …
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Teaching
Every school – and class within each school – varies in the English language ability of its students. Some students will be more advanced and capable of carrying on detailed conversations, while others may not be able to pronounce their own English nam …