Graduate Program
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in any subject is required, along with a valid passport and a genuine interest in education and cultural exchange. ESL certification is a plus, and a clean background check is necessary.
Job Description
Launch Your Global Career After Graduation
Teach English in China | Full-Time | Entry-Level Friendly
Just graduated (or graduating soon) and not ready for a desk job? Want to travel, gain international work experience, and build transferable skills while earning a competitive salary?
English 1 is hiring recent graduates and early-career professionals to teach English in China. No prior teaching experience required. Full training, visa sponsorship, and structured career development are included.
This is an ideal first job, graduate program alternative, or gap-year career launch for ambitious, globally minded graduates.
What you'll do
- Teach English to young learners aged 3–16 in a fun, interactive, and immersive classroom setting.
- Deliver high-energy lessons using English 1’s award-winning curriculum and digital tools.
- Provide constructive feedback and help students build confidence in their English skills.
- Take part in school events, cultural activities, and student engagement programs.
What you’ll get
- Competitive salary + performance bonus after 6 months
- 21 days paid leave (10 days paid leave + 11 days statutory holidays)
- Flight allowance
- International health insurance (co-paid)
- Airport pick-up support
- **Sponsored legal Z work visa + up to 2 weeks sponsored hotel stay
- Comprehensive induction training, ongoing support, and fully prepared teaching materials
- TEFL certificate + skill development & career advancement
- Distance learning courses (Level 6 Trinity College CertPT, DELTM)
- English 1-organized social and cultural activities + free Mandarin Chinese lessons
The hotel accommodation for the first two weeks will be deemed as a sponsorship upon successful completion of the first-year contract. **Sponsored legal Z work visa expenses will be reimbursed.
Who we’re looking for
- A bachelor’s degree (in any subject)
- A valid passport
- A genuine interest in education, travel, and cultural exchange.
- ESL certification (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA) is a plus- we can sponsor
- Clean background check.
Why work at English 1?
- Teachers are at the core of everything we do at English 1
- Over 30 years of success in China with 200+ schools in 50+ cities.
- Strong presence in China and Indonesia.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Whether you’re a recent graduate, or exploring your first international role, this is your chance to earn, travel, and grow professionally and personally.
Apply now and start your international career with English 1.
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Education
["bachelor degree"]
Skills
About English 1
With over 30 years of experience, English 1 (formerly EF English First) is a global leader in education, inspiring young minds through language learning and cultural experiences. Our mission is to empower students to succeed academically and in life. English 1 is headquartered in Switzerland. Operating over 300 language schools for learners aged 3-18 in China and Indonesia, we offer our own cutting-edge curriculum that blends global standards with local market needs. Education is a collaborative journey, and every member of our team plays a vital role in creating a happy and safe environment where students thrive, grow, and build a foundation for lifelong success. Together, we’re not just teaching a language - we’re shaping futures.
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