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The best of both worlds

ESL abroad in China

TEFL BY DAY, CAMP COUNSELOR BY NIGHT. ADVENTURE CHINA IS THE MOST UNIQUE WAY TO TEACH ENGLISH ABROAD.

Have a TEFL or TESOL certification? Use it to do something different this summer. You'll teach English in China during your days, and spend your evenings in China's great outdoors.

Do I need a certificate for TEFL summer camp jobs?

Yes - certificate needed.

If you have an official TEFL/TESOL certificate, you'll be a great fit as an ESL camp counselor with Adventure China.

During the day, you'll teach campers in a classroom setting. An ability to plan lessons & a confidence in teaching the English language is necessary for this ESL camp counselor role.

Don't have a TEFL/TESOL certificate? Check out our TEFL alternative roles.

WHAT DOES AN ESL SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR DO?

Teach English skills.

Chinese camps are keen to hire international staff who can help their campers improve their English skills through exposure. You will:

  • Help campers to develop their English language skills.
  • Create & implement lessons to introduce children to a new vocabulary.
  • Spend time in classroom & outdoor settings, incorporating new ways to develop campers' knowledge of the English language.

How to teach english in China at camp

TEFL jobs at summer camp are all about self-development and exploration. You'll teach English as a TEFL instructor by day, and spend your evenings living the summer camp life.

To sign up, simply start an application with Adventure China and mention you have a TEFL certificate on your welcome call.

Other camp activities:

The beauty of summer camp is that every activity is a potential learning experience.

There are lots of teaching opportunities at camp, so if you're keen to try out a classroom setting, you can let your camp know.

As a camp counselor you'll take your group of children around camp, leading & assisting their participation in a range of activities.

Find out what other activities you may teach at camp

Get started today

If you're set on teaching English in China, with or without a TEFL certificate, simply include details of any previous English language qualifications you may hold and highlight your passion for teaching throughout your Adventure China profile.