Every year, relations between China and Russia are developing faster and faster. More and more people in the Middle Kingdom, especially in northern China, are starting to learn Russian for work. What are the requirements for people who want to become a Russian teacher in China, what salary do Russian language teachers receive, is it profitable to go to China to work as a teacher?
After the devaluation of the ruble in 2015, when our currency was devalued by half, many of our compatriots saw the opportunity to make money in other countries, in particular, in China. China is the largest economy in the world in terms of PPP. And now many wealthy Chinese spend a lot of money on the education of themselves and their children. Therefore, if you get along well with the Russian language, you have a good opportunity to make some good money working as a Russian teacher in China.
What are the requirements for Russian teachers?
1) It is desirable to have a European appearance, since the locals firmly believe that only Europeans live in Russia.
2) It will also be good to take courses on the methodology of teaching Russian for foreigners, this is not necessary, however, it will significantly increase your chances of getting a job, and, of course, it will be easier for you to work yourself. Such courses can be taken both remotely, for example, at the Pushkin Institute, and on a full-time basis in many universities in the country.
3) Experience in working with children is also desirable, as you know, parents do not save on two things: on children and on their education, so most of the students will consist of children and adolescents.
What are the salaries of Russian teachers in China?
You can choose two types of payment:
Hourly: The average rate in Nanjing (the city where the author lives) is 100-150 yuan per hour (~ 1000 - 1500 rubles), so if you work full time 5 days a week. You can earn about 150,000 rubles. However, your earnings will depend on whether the school can find you students.
Fixed: On average, schools offer about 80,000 - 100,000 rubles a month, plus some institutions may additionally pay for food and apartment rent.
Is there a lot of paperwork? … There is no paperwork at all, usually you are directly involved in teaching Russian to the Chinese, all the paperwork is on the shoulders of the Chinese staff.
How much can you save from your monthly salary?
Considering the fact that the cost of living in China is low, you can save 50,000 - 100,000 rubles a month, depending on your spending.
