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Official. Foreigners returning for work, personal matters or reunion can re-enter China

Posted on September 23, 2020December 3, 2020 by Ben Noon

It's been a while since we heard unofficial reports that foreigners with a valid work permit may re-enter China. Today, we heard this news more formally through the official website of the China National Immigration Administration. The official government body in China that manages nationwide immigration policy. The statement in Chinese and their own unofficial English translation is below and can...

A Quiet reopening of the Chinese border to TEFL teachers

Posted on September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 by Ben Noon

After a quiet 2020 I'm delighted to inform readers that over the past week a number of schools across China have informed me of their local government offices quietly allowing new work visa applications to start. Although not widely publicised, presumably to avoid a large sudden influx, it appears the Chinese border is quietly reopened for new TEFL teachers. As such, we at Noon Elite Recruitment a...

China allowing many European nationals to return to Teach English in China

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 by Ben Noon

Picture of Temple in South West China on summit of Emei mountain

China may be allowing European nationals of many countries permission to return to China if they possess a valid work or residence permit. The news is a much welcome step for many people eager to return to China to continue working as English teachers. The news was released here on the 10th August on the Chinese social media page of the Chinese embassy in Denmark and is yet to be made widely p...

Chinese national holiday dates for 2020 and 2021

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Ben Noon

Almost all work contracts in China include the official Chinese public holidays as paid vacations. Once again for the new year, here are the public holiday dates for the years 2020 and 2021 in China. Holiday 2020 Date 2021 Date New Year's Day January 1st January 1- 3rd Chinese New Year January 25th Holiday: January 24th - 30th February 11th-17th Tomb Swee...

Chinese holiday dates for 2019 & 2020

Posted on February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 by Ben Noon

Almost all work contracts in China include the official Chinese public holidays as paid vacations. Once again for the new year, here are the public holiday dates for 2019-2020 in China. Holiday2019 Date2020 DateNew Year's DayDec. 30 2018 - Jan. 1 2019Jan. 1 Chinese New YearFeb. 4 - 10Jan. 25 Holiday: Jan. 24 - 30 Tomb Sweeping FestivalApr. 5 - 7Apr. 4 - 6May DayMay 1May 1 - 3Dragon ...

Why are ‘Teaching jobs in China’ Facebook groups terrible places for finding a job?

Posted on January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 by Ben Noon

We've all seen them, the Facebook groups that start overnight and soon swell with thousands of active members. In these groups are an overload of beautiful sounding positions. Vacancies are listed with an equally diverse range of spelling and grammar mistakes as the reputation of the recruiters that advertise them. Simon in Dalian can offer you an incredible 250k salary in a new kindergarten. Mea...

Teach English in China for 1 year or don’t bother at all

Posted on May 18, 2018January 16, 2019 by Ben Noon

Teaching English in China is a major life changing experience. You literally uproot your entire life and move thousands of miles away to an entirely different culture. With such a huge change it's easy to consider dipping your toes in the water and going for a shorter period. Here is why that's a terrible thing to do and how the choice of a year or nothing helps so much with deciding whether or no...

Chinese holiday dates for 2018 & 2019

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Ben Noon

Almost all work contracts in China include the official Chinese public holidays. To give you an idea of the dates and number of free days these add to your free time in China you can check the official holiday dates below. Holiday 2018 Date 2019 Date New Year's Day Dec. 30 2017 - Jan. 1 2018 Dec. 30 2018 - Jan. 1 2019 Chinese New Year Feb. 15 - 21 Feb. 4 - 10 Tomb Sweep...

How to choose your school and city in China

Posted on April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 by Ben Noon

When choosing to Teach English in China there is nothing small about the entire process. The position is an adventure way out of your comfort zone, the country is vast and the choice of cities and school employers is endless. Here are some tips on how to narrow down your search and make sure you get that placement you are dreaming of. What are my priorities? We all have different drivers for com...

12 reasons you should work in China

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Ben Noon

Of all the exciting places in the world there is probably no country on earth at the moment more topical, vivid, or economically important as China. This huge country and its population is influencing the whole world around us and as such there has never been a better time to live and work there. Here are 13 reasons to consider packing your bags and taking a job in China. 1. Earn more With that ...