MEF English (M.E.F. International Ltd.)

I spent a year working overseas with MEF teaching English in a Chinese kindergarten. When I look back on my time with them I have nothing but awesome memories and i'm so glad that I went! At first, when I started to look for teaching jobs overseas, it was quite a daunting prospect - travelling so far and to such an exotic place seemed a bit scary, but I was fretting over nothing. Derek and his team have years of experience helping teachers relocate, and the whole experience was safe and professional. Once I was set up at my school I was kept well stocked with teaching resources which were intuitive, fun to use, and really engaging for the kids. Truthfully, I could have spent much longer in China as it's such an interesting and beautiful country, but I chose to move back to England and enrol in full time teacher training. I would gladly signpost anybody looking to teach in Asia to MEF as I am sure they will enjoy their time abroad as much as I did.

Working for M.E.F. is fun. I work on office type projects, everyone is always flexible and trying hard. I get to see teacher after teacher go to China and have really cool experiences. I hope once I have my degree I can share these experiences. #mefchina #ESLChina

I’ve worked at the company for just over a year now and it’s been a great experience. I had originally planned on staying in China for one year but it’s been such an amazing year I’ve decided to stay for at least 1-2 more years. As a first time teacher it was a great starting point as the company has their own curriculum which requires a lot less preparation than it would working for other companies. The support has been great and I’ve never had any issues/ questions that haven’t been resolved. Now I’m into my second year I am helping out with additional projects with the company and also training the new teachers. There is opportunity for growth as a teacher and I am looking forward to see what the next year has in store!

MEF is a good, supportive, professional and personal organisation, that strives on providing top quality training, content, materials and support to expat teachers working in China. As a teacher working in China currently as an MEF teacher, I can say that I they do they have done best in ensuring I have had a smooth transition to life in China in both my working experience and in setting me up with other neseccities, accomodation, banking and WiFi to name a few. The application process was friendly and all of my queries about life in China and how to prepare before leaving including the visa process were answered to the best of their ability, and was also put in contact with other MEF teachers who answered any other queries I had. The work I have experienced and people I have met through MEF have made my time in China the excellent experience it has been and continues to be.

As a MEF teacher I was able to discover my passion for teaching children and being a mentor for young minds across the world. This experience opened some many doors and opportunities taking me to new places. This company provided me with so much support during my transition to a new culture. This company provided me with benefits that extended beyond the pay and the housing allowances, they provided me a new place a could call home and extended family.

I have been working as a teacher with MEF in China for close to 3 months now and it has been a great experience. Working with the young students is a lot of fun and living in China provides fantastic opportunities to experience a new culture as well as to travel. I’m glad to have the opportunity to explore a country that is so rich in history and culture while simultaneously gaining international work experience, all thanks to MEF, which provides a lot of support as you make the transition into life in China.