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Benefits of Teaching at GCA and in China

Cost of Living

One of the benefits of working in China is that the cost of living, compared to many places in the west (and other Asian countries) is much lower. Below is a sample of costs and prices you will find in China . Many of our teachers find they are able to live a very comfortable life and are able to save a considerable amount of money. It is an excellent way for younger teachers to begin paying back student loans! Additionally, many of the world's products are produced in China so good deals can be found on many electronics and other items.

Additionally, flights are available several times daily from Nanjing , Hangzhou and Shanghai to locations all across Asia, Southeast Asia and in China . Many of our teachers use vacation weeks to travel to exotic locations.


Benefits


Medical

GCA offers a competitive contract including

(a) Base salary per annum to be paid in 12 monthly installments, with the first payment on September 30 of contract year.

(b) Five (5) paid sick or bereavement days per year, if needed. Arrangements must to be made with principal for coverage of classes prior to requesting this leave. Unused sick days will not be reimbursed.

(c) 25 instructional hours per week (for full-time employment). The Company will assign the Employee to teach subjects on the basis of the Employee's certification and qualification. Employees will also be expected to contribute to the extracurricular life of the school.

(d) Medical Plan: The Employee shall have the option of choosing to enroll in the Company's international medical plan (the ˇ°Medical Planˇ± ). The cost of the Medical Plan is equally shared (50%-50%) between the Company and the Employee.

(e) Work visa in China is paid for by the Company.

(f) RMB 3000 - 4000 Living Allowance per month for faculty.

(g) Return airfare between the work place in China and the Employee's hometown (based on economy class) will be provided/reimbursed by the Company.

(h) Baggage allowance of up to $100 CAD for overweight baggage per year.

(i) Paid vacation will coincide with Chinese national holidays. This usually consists of the Chinese New Year in January or February and the National Day in October.

For details, please contact the BC Agent.

GCA offers a medical plan through Tie Care International. Staff may choose a single, couple, or family plan. Our healthcare provider has direct billing hospitals in both Nanjing , Jiaxing and many other cities around China . Emergency coverage is provided outside of China .

Cost of Living and Working in China

Check www.xe.com for current exchange rates, but
$1 Canadian is approximately 7-8 RMB (2007-2008)

Living Costs
Nanjing
Jiaxing
Rent 120 sq. meter apartment, city center, fully furnished
3000-5000RMB per month
1000-2500 RMB per month
Electricity
200-400 RMB per month (depending on usage)
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High Speed Internet and Phone
150 RMB (unlimited access)
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5-gallon bottle of water, delivered to door
7 to 10 RMB
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High-end gym (with squash, pool, yoga, weights, sauna, the works)
3200-3900RMB per year
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Mobile Phone
100-300RMB per month local, depending on usage
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Food and Drink
Typical Chinese meal for 2 at family-style restaurant
20 to 70 RMB total (drinks included)
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McDonald's ¨C Big Mac Value Meal
27 RMB
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Can of local beer
2 RMB
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Small bottle of water
1.2 RMB
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Quart of milk
8 RMB
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Veggies (cucumber, carrot, tomato)
About 1 RMB each
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Dumplings from street vendor
1.5 RMB for 7
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Fried Noodles from street vendor
4 RMB
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Typical Western meal at foreign-run restaurant
30 to 150 RMB per person
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Transportation and Travel
Taxi
9 RMB for 3KM
5 RMB for 3 KM
Bike
300RMB for very nice local bike
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Local Bus fare
1 to 3 RMB
Subway
2 to 4 RMB
Bullet train to Shanghai
95 RMB¨C 2 hours
Bus to Hangzhou or Shanghai
Flight to Beijing
600RMB offpeak
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Flight to Thailand
1500-3000RMB roundtrip depending on time of year
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Five Star Hotel
800-1200RMB per night
Local 3 Star Hotel
200-400 RMB per night
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Private Room Hostel
175 RMB per night
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Last update 4-FEB-2008


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