Participants in the program will be teaching oral English classes for 16-20 hours per week. Volunteers will be placed with at least one other China Horizons teacher of the same gender. This program enables individuals seeking to experience China, an extremely affordable option for immersing themselves in the Chinese way of life and culture for 4-5 months.

Program Cost

Single Applicant

$975 (Early Application: $875)

Married Couple

$1750 (Early Application: $1625)
(Please see volunteer dates page for application deadlines)

This program fee covers ALL of the following.

1. China Horizons service/application fee.
2. Round trip airfare from international airport* in USA to Shanghai,Beijing or Hong Kong.
3. Single entry Chinese Visa.
4. Transportation from the airport to the host school upon arrival in China.
5. A free furnished apartment with private bedroom on or near the school campus.
6. A meal card/stipend to use at the campus cafeteria.
7. Ready to use cell phone upon arrival at host school. (Teachers are responsible for pay-as-you-go minutes after initial charge is depleted.)
8. Support and training from China Horizons representatives.

*Airfare is provided from one of the preselected departure cities.  Please see the airfare page for additional details

Volunteer programs are only offered during the fall and spring semesters, from September through December and February through June.

The program fee excludes the cost of obtaining a passport if necessary, international travel/medical insurance which is not required but recommended, and any personal spending money during the semester abroad.

If you are interested in the Volunteer Program, please take 5 minutes and submit a Preliminary Application Form. You may also contact us directly at Volunteer@chinahorizons.org