1. Do I have to pay for all of my airfare upfront before I leave for China?
Yes. You will only be reimbursed once you are at the school according to your length of
stay. You should plan to cover this entire expense before you depart. Airfare typically ranges
from $1100 to $1400 depending on departure city in the USA.
2. How much and when will I be reimbursed for my airfare?
The school provides round-trip airfare up to $1200 for teachers signing two-semester
contracts, which last ten months, and one-way airfare up to $650 for teachers signing
one-semester, five-month contracts. (Currently, summer teaching contracts do not offer
airfare reimbursements). In most cases, the school refunds the cost of your ticket after you
arrive; half will be awarded at the end of the first semester and the remaining at the end of the
teaching contract. If you only buy a one-way ticket to China, some schools will pay you the
money to buy a return ticket, while others will assume responsibility in booking the return ticket
for you.
3. Will I travel with a group to China?
We always try and coordinate the airfare so that teachers are flying over together to meet
their assigned school representatives at the airport. Teachers typically spend 3 days in
orientation together before departing for their respective schools. Occasionally a teacher
needs to fly independent of the group to meet his/her assigned school at the airport.
4. Can I purchase my own airfare?
China Horizons will initiate and assist each teacher in reserving his/her airfare to travel over
with the group. We work in association with America Asia Express travel agency to help
arrange your airfare. Their prices are some of the lowest on the market, but if you have
connections or access to discounted tickets you are free to do your own research and booking
after consulting with China Horizons. However, by purchasing your own airfare, you may be
traveling to China alone. Past experience has shown that unless you have traveled to China
before, it is best to travel in a group the first time. China Horizons will issue and purchase all
tickets together and each teacher is responsible for paying China Horizons directly for the
entire cost of the airfare.
5. What are the airline baggage restrictions for international travel?
Most teachers fly over on United Airlines. Click Here to view United's baggage information.
1. Will there be someone at the airport to meet me when I arrive in China?
China Horizons escorts participants to China and ensures a smooth transition to the host
school.
2. Can I travel around the country during my stay and on the weekends?
Yes. Once you are at the school, any other traveling is done independently, with the
exception of occasional trips organized by the school. Investing in a travel guide, such
as the Lonely Planet will provide you with great ideas for weekend trips and excursions. Many
teachers travel every weekend to nearby sites.
3. How will I get around if I don't know the language?
Knowledge of the Chinese language is not required for traveling around. You will find
many ways to communicate when the language barrier presents an obstacle. The school
will also be happy to assist you in arranging your bus/train tickets, reserving hotel
rooms, etc.
4. Will there be someone from the school to travel with me?
This varies on your specific school. You may have an assigned escort from the school.
Be advised that most schools are very protective of the foreign teachers. Knowing
that this is most likely your first trip to China, they will be hesitant at first to allow you to
travel anywhere without an escort. Once you have settled into the Chinese way of life, they
will become more comfortable with the idea of you traveling independently to town or even
to destinations outside your city.
Yes. You will only be reimbursed once you are at the school according to your length of
stay. You should plan to cover this entire expense before you depart. Airfare typically ranges
from $1100 to $1400 depending on departure city in the USA.
2. How much and when will I be reimbursed for my airfare?
The school provides round-trip airfare up to $1200 for teachers signing two-semester
contracts, which last ten months, and one-way airfare up to $650 for teachers signing
one-semester, five-month contracts. (Currently, summer teaching contracts do not offer
airfare reimbursements). In most cases, the school refunds the cost of your ticket after you
arrive; half will be awarded at the end of the first semester and the remaining at the end of the
teaching contract. If you only buy a one-way ticket to China, some schools will pay you the
money to buy a return ticket, while others will assume responsibility in booking the return ticket
for you.
3. Will I travel with a group to China?
We always try and coordinate the airfare so that teachers are flying over together to meet
their assigned school representatives at the airport. Teachers typically spend 3 days in
orientation together before departing for their respective schools. Occasionally a teacher
needs to fly independent of the group to meet his/her assigned school at the airport.
4. Can I purchase my own airfare?
China Horizons will initiate and assist each teacher in reserving his/her airfare to travel over
with the group. We work in association with America Asia Express travel agency to help
arrange your airfare. Their prices are some of the lowest on the market, but if you have
connections or access to discounted tickets you are free to do your own research and booking
after consulting with China Horizons. However, by purchasing your own airfare, you may be
traveling to China alone. Past experience has shown that unless you have traveled to China
before, it is best to travel in a group the first time. China Horizons will issue and purchase all
tickets together and each teacher is responsible for paying China Horizons directly for the
entire cost of the airfare.
5. What are the airline baggage restrictions for international travel?
Most teachers fly over on United Airlines. Click Here to view United's baggage information.
1. Will there be someone at the airport to meet me when I arrive in China?
China Horizons escorts participants to China and ensures a smooth transition to the host
school.
2. Can I travel around the country during my stay and on the weekends?
Yes. Once you are at the school, any other traveling is done independently, with the
exception of occasional trips organized by the school. Investing in a travel guide, such
as the Lonely Planet will provide you with great ideas for weekend trips and excursions. Many
teachers travel every weekend to nearby sites.
3. How will I get around if I don't know the language?
Knowledge of the Chinese language is not required for traveling around. You will find
many ways to communicate when the language barrier presents an obstacle. The school
will also be happy to assist you in arranging your bus/train tickets, reserving hotel
rooms, etc.
4. Will there be someone from the school to travel with me?
This varies on your specific school. You may have an assigned escort from the school.
Be advised that most schools are very protective of the foreign teachers. Knowing
that this is most likely your first trip to China, they will be hesitant at first to allow you to
travel anywhere without an escort. Once you have settled into the Chinese way of life, they
will become more comfortable with the idea of you traveling independently to town or even
to destinations outside your city.
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