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EF Tianjin Foreign Recruitment 20/08/2018 New Teacher Onboarding

The Z-visa Process | Insurance Policy | Accommodation Breakdown | From signing to arrival.

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Congratulations!

You’ve been selected to join one of the leading educational organizations in the world. EF Tianjin is

proud to invite you to join us.

This document will guide you on your path. Your recruitment representative will help guide you through

the steps wherever needed. EF Tianjin has a flight allowance that is detailed in your contract and Letter

Of Intent. Over and above this flight allowance we’ve incentivized the process for you to reward you for

your hard work and dedication to arrive sooner. EF Tianjin will book and pay for your initial flight to

China if you are able to send us all of your documents within 4 weeks of sending your initial signed

contract to us. You can find the details on the next page.

We look forward to having you join our special team. Good luck, and see you soon.

EF Tianjin Recruitment Officer

Jean-Rueben Durand

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Free Flight Incentive

EF Tianjin has launched a plan to give you a free flight based on how fast you can deliver your

documentation to us .

Reward Time Line One way fight to China paid for and booked by EF Tianjin (over and above flight allowance)

4 weeks

4000RMB Cash bonus when you land

5-6 weeks

2000RMB Cash bonus when you land

7 weeks

1000RMB Super market voucher

8 weeks

Time will start to elapse on the requested delivery date in your initial offer email. Please pay close

attention to the date and notify your recruitment representative that you have read and understand

these terms.

This is a black and white bonus and any deviations from the time line will result in losing the bonus.

Thank you in advance for sending us your documents as fast as possible!

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The following documents should be ready to send straight

away.

1. Scan of your passport information page 2. Scan of your Degree 3. If you have one a scan of your English Teaching

Certification. 4. Signed LOI accepting your salary and stating your intent

to join EF Tianjin and your provisional starting date. 5. Signed Contract attached. The start dates are tentative

and can change depending on how fast you get your visa.

Start your TEFL Certification or go on to the next step.

6. If you don’t yet have a TEFL/CELTA/TESOL we’ll sign you up for a Foundation 120 hour TEFL Course.

7. This course must be completed within 6 weeks. (About 2- 4 hours a day of studying).

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While you’re working on the TEFL Certification you can.

a. Apply for a police background check b. Complete your Medical Examination c. As soon as you have these documents send them

to your recruitment officer The police back obtained from your local authorities and must not be older than 6 months at the time of your visa application. For some countries you can apply for your police background check online. US

https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis or certificates issued by local police department or department of Justice, high court UK

http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk https://www.acro.police.uk/police_certificates.aspx Canada

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/other-criminal-records-forms-releases

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Australia

https://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/services/criminal-records/national-police-checks Your Medical Examination can be done while you wait for

your police clearance.

NB: You do not need to complete the X-Ray and ECG tests* We will send you a release letter to present to your doctor exempting you from these tests. Your doctor must stamp the form and sign or stamp over the attached photo on the medical form. We’ve attached an example and a blank medical form with this document for your convenience. *EF will not reimburse the costs incurred on X-ray and ECG tests..

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Do this with CLEAR COLOR COPIES of your degree and

police background check.

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The easiest way to complete this step is by utilizing a service.

We’ve listed available services bellow but we’ve also outlined

the steps for each country if you want to go it alone.

Visa Services

Country Service Australia Please contact your EF Representative Canada https://legalizationservicecentre.ca/authentication-

documents-apply-for-china-work-visa/ Ireland Please contact your EF Representative New Zealand

http://www.chinavisa.co.nz/about.html

South Africa

http://visalogix.co.za/

The UK http://www.apostille.org.uk/ The USA https://www.caring-hands-services.com/ OR

http://www.mychinavisa.com/authentication

If you decide not to use a service you can continue reading this

section, otherwise skip to the invitation step.

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Step One:

Find a lawyer, solicitor or public notary to sign and stamp your

Degree, Police Background Check as a true and certified copy.

Step Two:

Contact your legalization office to legalize your notarized

documents.

Legalization Offices:

Country Office Australia DFAT: Dept. of Foreign Affairs

and Travel Canada GAC: Global Affairs Canada

Ireland DFA: Department of Foreign Affairs

New Zealand MFAT: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Travel

South Africa DIRCO: Department of International Relations and Cooperation

The UK FCO: Foreign and Commonwealth Office

The USA Secretary of State OR Department of State

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Step Three:

Go to the nearest Chinese Consulate/Embassy to you to get

your documents authenticated. You’ll need to se a blueish

greenish stamp.

The stamp looks like this: (with clear test of course)

Once this stamp is on all of your documents you can send us

color scans of your documents. Congratulations! The hardest

part is over.

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At this point we can start processing your Invitation letter.

1. We’ll need the embassy/consulate closest to you/with

jurisdiction over you area. Send the name of your nearest

consulate to your recruitment officer.

2. Wait for your invitation letter.

3. We’ve attached a visa form with the necessary

information.

Time to start preparing for your arrival in China.

1. Download WeChat.

a. https://www.wechat.com/en/

b. WeChat will be your Chinese social media | method

of easy communication | connection to friends |

wallet.

c. We’ve attached detailed instructions for your arrival

on the next page.

2. Send your recruiter some photos of yourself so they can

introduce you to your new school.

a. Remember first impressions count no alcohol,

cigarettes or drugs.

b. Smart-casual works well.

c. Toothy smiles

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d. Family and friends included (selfies to a minimum

please) see our example after the WeChat

instructions.

Your invitation letter’s done, time to apply for your visa.

We’ll have attached all the documents you need to apply for

your visa with your invitation letter.

1. If you live in North America (USA or Canada) there is a

specific consulate you must go to for your visa. Check your

invitation letter for the details. This is decided as above by

the location of your home town.

2. You’ve handed in your visa application.

3. Time to book your flights.

4. Double check your arrival date with your recruitment

officer.

5. Choose either PEK (Beijing) or TSN (Tianjin) as your arrival

destination.

6. WeChat flight itinerary to your recruitment officer.

7. Have your visa? WeChat a picture to your recruitment

officer.

Arrival in China:

We’ll pick you up at the airport. It will look something like this.

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Congratulations on making it through the most difficult part of

your journey to China!

Time to start packing!

REALLY IMPORTANT

There are a few things you MUST bring with you to China.

1. Passport (It would almost be funny if you forgot this.)

2. All original documents used for obtaining your visa

(degree, police background check, medical, Authentication

papers, TEFL certificate)

3. 6 passport style photos with a white background

4. Debit/credit cards and any Chinese currency you already

have (I recommend bringing around 5000 RMB/ 800 USD)

5. Work pants and shoes (see a sample uniform on the next

page)

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• We’ll provide you with EF shirts for

winter and summer.

• You’ll need to get long khaki pants to

bring with you and black or brown shoes.

Just like in this picture.

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Other items to consider bringing

• Photos of friends and families-all cords you will need for electronic devices

• Outlet converters

• Over the counter medicine (for cold, flu, cough, allergy, headaches, etc.) China has pharmacies, but it is nice to have something you are familiar with when you are sick.

• It will be summer time when you arrive. That means it will be hot and rainy!

• Here is a link to the extended weather forecast for Tianjin. https://www.accuweather.com/en/cn/tianjin/106780/weather-forecast/106780

Uniforms

• Teachers are required to wear khaki/beige colored pants, the provided EF shirt, lanyard, and dark, closed toe shoes. EF will provide the shirts and lanyard and teachers need to bring the appropriate shoes and pants.

• I have attached a photo of Yuppy and Tom modeling the uniforms.

• I have also attached a size chart, please help me select your size for uniform.

Outlets

• The below link has a lot of useful information regarding outlets and electricity in China.

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• https://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/electricity.htm

• I also recommend getting an universal adapter. They are sold at places like Target and Walmart in the travel aisles.

VPN

• A VPN, or virtual private network, is a way to get access to everything you are used to accessing at home. Most of our international teachers have one, although some don't and are just fine without one. It just depends on your preferences.

• There are many companies that offer VPNs, but some of the most popular with the staff are Express (I use this one and you can use this link to get your first month free: https://www.expressrefer.com/refer-friend?referrer_id=14539549&utm_campaign=referrals&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=referral_dashboard), Vypr, and Astrill.

• After you find one you like, you pay for their services and download their app to whichever devices you would like to use.

• I suggest doing some research on this topic and decide what route is best for you.

Money

• There are several ways to have access to money when you first arrive. I advise you to do at least 2 of these options.

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• Bring USD. If you are bringing USD, let me know how much. I will have your airport pick-up give you RMB in exchange for your USD.

• Ask your bank for RMB.

• Bring your Visa/Mastercard (you should do this anyways). You can use your foreign card at a Bank of China when you arrive.

Also

Don't forget to talk to the bank about moving to China (get someone you trust to be signatory for your bank) and unlocking your cell phone.

If you have any questions contact your recruitment

representative ASAP.

Once again, well done! You’ve been selected to be part of an

elite organization striving to open the world through education.

We look forward to having you with us.