Teaching English in Hong Kong: At a Glance

Hong Kong is an ESL teacher's dream, providing excellent contracts that include competitive salaries and paid accommodations, while also being one of the best cities in which to live and explore. Its glittering skyline is juxtaposed with ancient temples, the famous Giant Buddha, and lush green landscapes scaling the volcanoes of the Hong Kong Geopark.

Monthly Salary*: 12,000 - 55,000 HKD Accommodations: Sometimes included or allowance may be given Airfare: Reimbursement (full or partial) sometimes given Health Care: Usually included Holidays: Paid Teaching Hours per Week: 20 - 40 Typical Contract Length: Minimum one year Typical Start Month(s): August, or year round Application Timeline: 4 - 7 months Private Tutoring per Hour: 100 - 500 HKD Income Tax††: 5 - 17% Cost of Living**: Cost of a Big Mac = 16.50 HKD Exchange Rate†: As of 05-24-2013 10.0 HKD = 1.29 USD 1.00 USD = 7.8 HKD Ability to Save: High Visa: Employer sponsors Minimum Requirements: Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate and Bachelor's Degree Additional Notes: Highly competitive market; public schools typically require teaching credentials from own country

Other East Asia / Southeast Asia Countries:

Cambodia ~ China ~ Hong Kong ~ India ~ Indonesia ~ Japan ~ Korea ~ Kyrgyzstan ~ Laos ~ Malaysia ~ Nepal ~ Taiwan ~ Thailand ~ Vietnam

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Skyscrapers and dragon boats line the Hong Kong harbor. The city's magnificent restaurants, nightlife, and shopping centers draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The "New York" of Asia, Hong Kong is the center of international trade, industry, and adventure. This is a fabulous opportunity for teachers who want to experience big city life and great shopping.

The combination of Oxford Seminars' internationally recognized TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification and the Graduate Placement Service included with the course makes teaching English abroad a reality.  Learn more about teaching English in Hong Kong and other opportunities teaching English abroad by calling 1-800-779-1779, or by attending an upcoming free Information Session in your area.

* Wages vary depending on the economy of the country.
** The Big Mac Index is a credible, reliable, third-party cost-of-living index created by The Economist. For comparison purposes, it lists the cost of an American Big Mac at $4.07.
† Exchange rates are subject to change. Check www.xe.com for current rates.
†† Income tax rate is based on the amount of yearly income. Most TESOL/TESL/TEFL instructors will be charged no more than the minimum percentage.

Oxford Seminars makes every effort to keep our information as up-to-date and accurate as possible. However, individual teaching positions and experiences may vary with job market conditions. Specific information listed cannot be guaranteed to be applicable when you are seeking employment teaching ESL in a specific country.

Note that certain positions require additional qualifications and credentials that are not negotiable due to specific country legislation.