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AITECE (Association for International Teaching, Educational and Curriculum Exchange)
Purpose
The Association for International Teaching, Education and Curriculum Exchange (AITECE Ltd) is an independent, non-profit organizatin which sponsors foreign teachers and experts wishing to work in China. It likewise facilitates Chinese educational institutes recruiting foreign teachers and experts.
Its goal is to contribute to the modernization of China, especially through the exchange of personnel and to promote international understanding and friendship.
AITECE is based in Hong Kong and has national offices in Europe, North America, Australia and South East Asia.
Nature of Work
There are many openings in Chinese universities and colleges for teachers in English, other foreign languages and World Trade Organization-related skills (law, finance, marketing, accountancy).
The Chinese institute (under the Education Commission) will pay you a monthly salary and provide you with free accommodation. Depending on your qualifications and the finances of the institute, you may also be provided with full or part airfares.
Placement
Most AITECE placements are in cities in the poorer areas of north and west China
Time Frame
One school year; can be renewed. Occasionally one semester positions are available
Remuneration
Yes
Requirements
- B.A. degree and up or Language Teaching certificate
- a desire to share one's skills, knowledge and experience
- motivation that is service-orientated rather than financial
- age 20 - 70 though many institutes prefer candidates under 60
Other Details
AITECE offers teachers and experts the following services:
- placements in recommended Chinese institutes
- orientation before taking up their placements
- assistance during their term of service in China through mediation with the institute authorities and advice on practical problems
- the support of like-minded people involved in similar work.
AITECE provides educational institutes in developing areas of China with:
- foreign teachers or experts to meet their academic needs
- pre-arrival screening and orientation for the teachers/experts
- an on-going mediating role with the teachers/experts
Contact with both parties is maintained through annual visits, post, email and telephone.
AITECE does not cover the following expenses: travel, accommodation, food, insurance or health coverage. Some financial assistance may be given for the orientation in Hong Kong.
Contact Info
Louise Malnachuk
AITECE (Association for International Teaching, Educational and Curriculum Exchange)
2685 Kingston Road
Scarborough, ON
Canada M1M 1M4
PH:(416) 261-7135
FAX:(416) 261-0820
aitece007@yahoo.com
www.aitece.com
Last updated: 2005-07-01