ROUND 1 Application and Screening

INTERVIEW: Application materials will be reviewed among the AYC mentors, and the accepted candidates will be contacted by an AYC coordinator to set up a panel interview.

The interview will consist of multiple biographical and behavioural questions relating to your interest in China and your background, along with situational questions about how you would respond in certain scenarios. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and share your goals with us.

Usually within a week of your interview, accepted applicants will receive an email with further instructions.

ROUND 2 ID Documents

ID CHECK: On the successful interview notification, we’ll provide instructions on how to obtain and submit each of the following supporting documents:

• A scan of your diploma

• A digital scan of your passport photo page

• A 2x2 inch passport-style photo (digital and professional, on a white background)

• A local background check (conducted within the past 6 months by local or county police)

• Physical Examination Record (PER) completed and signed by your physician with his/her stamp or seal

• Completed personality profile with digital photos of you to support your profile

Stay in touch and watch for deadlines. The following application process for your visa can be lengthy and may appear complex, so please send AYC coordinator the required paperwork mentioned below, heeding the timeframe, and respond to any questions from AYC coordinator as quickly as you can.

ROUND 3 Visa Documents

AUTHENTICATION: On the completion of ID check, you will receive information regarding the document authentication process required by the Chinese government.

• Authentication of diploma

• Authentication of background check

ONLINE TEFL TRAINING: Program Coordinator and site school HR review all documents. On receiving an offer letter, AYC Coordinator activates TEFL account for you.

• TEFL certificate (sponsored by activated by AYC)

VISA NOTIFICATION: The completion of TEFL makes you close to get you your legal status in China. When Site School obtain Visa Notification, both sides sign Offer Letter and Contract. AYC follows up the visa issue process.

WORK VISA: Candidate will be informed the issue of work permit, and apply work (Z) visa with duration of 30 days after entry China, to local Chinese Embassy. The AYC team will guide you, step-by-step, ensuring a smooth transition into China.

FLIGHT BOOKING: Once you have secured a Work Visa, AYC coordinates and hosts the flight booking.

ROUND 4 30 Days after Arrivals

PROPATION PERIOD: You’re well on your way to being placed at one of our partner schools! At this point, you will receive a welcome package regarding Host School Placement and Transportation & Orientation. And Host school will provide on-site training before starting teaching and take other assignments.

EVALUATION: In 30 days after arrival host school will conduct induction and evaluation to ensure the course provided by you meet the standards. And then you will receive: Educational Ambassador Agreement, Work Permit and Residence Permit with one year duration.