Pros
1. Good overall support for visa application (which can be tedious and confusing for beginners). A visa specialist from the company was assigned to work with me from the very beginning, and I did not have to pay for it. 2. Competitive pay compared to other employers in the industry - almost 20% higher than its local competitors could offer. 3. Ideal workload compared to international schools and ESL training schools for adults – roughly 12-16 teaching hours per week. 4. Most Chinese staffs are bilingual, well educated, (mostly) friendly, and are always willing to lend a hand when needed.
Cons
1. Inconsistent management: most company policy documents are only available in Chinese, and there are a lot of last minutes notice for the occasional school events and activities. 2. Shorter paid holidays compared to that of some international schools and bilingual kindergartens – only two weeks off in summer, plus five days paid personal leaves.