Stop English Being A Barrier for Students In Hong Kong
By joining the Chatteris International Graduate Programme, you will have an opportunity to make a positive social impact while gaining practical work experience and exploring life in a new culture.
Whether you are thinking about becoming a teacher in the future, looking to spend some time working for a non-profit organisation, or seeking professional development as you take your first steps in your career, the Chatteris Educational Foundation is an excellent starting point. We are extremely proud of the commitment and support we give to our staff on every step of their journey.
Hear From Our Tutors
Siyasanga
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
“Chatteris has been the best gateway into Hong Kong in my opinion. The support system you come into is like a family away from home so you will hardly ever feel lonely. I have experienced a lot of personal and professional growth through learning from senior Chatteris tutors and staff. The best way to enjoy Hong Kong is to come in with an open-mind, make friends with locals, learn a few key Cantonese phrases and just enjoy your time here.”
Rajhe
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China
“My experience with Chatteris has been transformative. I have enhanced my leadership skills, adaptability, and other transferable skills which are important in many fields of work. The experience also provides the opportunity to participate in Chatteris’ community programmes, which highlight the impact of social initiatives on the wider society. I strongly encourage those seeking a fulfilling work experience, a beautiful culture, and a thriving international community to seize the opportunity.”
Caroline
University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
“Through working with Chatteris, I feel I have cultivated my leadership and interpersonal skills whilst learning how to adapt to a new working culture. The experience has helped me discover which career path I want to follow in the future and has increased my awareness of the impact that NGOs can have on a community. I would strongly encourage anyone who wants to experience working abroad to give it a go!”
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Why You Should
Join Chatteris
Give Back To Young Minds
The right educator can make a huge difference to a student’s future life opportunities. By helping students realise that English can be a fun, engaging language, you can be the difference that inspires a young mind.
Make Friends For Life
Join the programme and come to Hong Kong with a cohort of like-minded graduates from around the world, taking part in our social and cultural activities and exploring Hong Kong and Asia together.
Develop Your Professional & Personal Skills
Every year, we ask our tutors for feedback regarding what skills they have developed as a result of joining the Chatteris Graduate Programme. As a team, they stated that the most beneficial outcome of the programme was its impact on their confidence, teamwork, and communication skills.
Programme Benefits
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HK$18,500 Monthly Salary
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Paid School Holidays
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Support Finding Accommodation
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Visa Application on Your Behalf
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Airport Greeting on Arrival
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Tutor Skills Training and Extra Professional Development
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Team Building, Social and Cultural Activities
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Opportunities for Career Progression
How The
Programme Works
School Placements
You will be matched with a school and placed there, full-time, for one academic year to support, deliver, and develop the school’s English language programme. To do this, you will work with both the local school staff and Chatteris to plan and deliver a combination of lessons, workshops, and extra-curricular events which complement and enhance your school’s curriculum.
Outside of School
There are lots of projects and activities for you to take part in outside of school. For example, you can get involved in one of our many community projects, try learning the local language, or join one of our clubs or sports teams. Additionally, you will be able to take advantage of the school holidays to explore Hong Kong or travel to other countries in the region.
How To Apply
Do you have?
Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification
Native-level English proficiency or a similarly high level of English
Passion for supporting children and teenagers
Creativity, initiative, and motivation to learn
Urge to explore new places and new cultures
Day 1: Arrival day. Fly into Hong Kong International Airport where the Chatteris team will be waiting for you. We’ll get you settled in, then you can relax.
Days 2-5 : Welcome to Hong Kong! We will walk you through all of the logistical steps of settling into life here, show you the city, and you will even get to spend some time with students.
Weeks 2 and 3: Training. Your days will be split into morning sessions where you learn the skills you will need in the classroom, and afternoon sessions with students so that you can put what you have learnt into practice.
Some of our partner schools will have one tutor, and others have a pair or small group. You’ll have programme specific training and sharing sessions every month, and we encourage you to let us know if you need any extra help in school.
You’ll also have an assigned Programme Manager who will make regular visits to see how you’re doing in school, help with planning, offer support, and give feedback.
We provide accommodation during orientation and in that time our team will help you find a safe and comfortable place to live for the rest of the year. There are lots of housing options in Hong Kong and you should feel free to choose an arrangement that will best suit your needs.
We partner with schools all over Hong Kong so you could be placed on Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon, or in the New Territories.
Everyone who joins the programme needs to attend orientation. Orientation is not just a time to learn different education techniques; it serves as an opportunity to meet the team, and an introduction to the Chatteris approach, and Hong Kong.
Depending on availability, you can apply to stay with Chatteris as a Senior Tutor or join our office as a member of the Programme Management Team.
Yes, unless you are a permanent resident of Hong Kong. Once you have received an offer to join the programme, we will begin collecting the required documents for your visa application. Chatteris will apply for the employment visa on your behalf, and handle communication with the Immigration Department.
Visa processing typically takes 4-6 weeks, however this can be influenced by a number of factors such as nationality, degree, and work experience.
Once your visa has been approved, we will send your work visa QR code to you via email. This will be shown to Immigration Officers at the airport.
Yes! There are lots of affordable options for accommodation, food, transport, and activities in Hong Kong. Typically, tutors spend about ⅓ of their salary on rent, ⅓ on personal expenses such as food and toiletries, and ⅓ on savings, holidays – you name it!
Our tutors usually work 40 hours per week (8 hours per day Monday to Friday). However, occasionally you may be required to work at school functions on some weekends.
Typically, all visible tattoos must be covered and facial piercings removed when working with students. Ear piercings are usually limited to a single pair of earrings.
The deposit has two purposes. Firstly, it helps to offset the pre-arrival costs of accepted candidates. These costs primarily include employment visas and accommodation during the three-week orientation period.
Secondly, the deposit demonstrates that a prospective Tutor intends to come to Hong Kong and participate in the programme. We regard the deposit as an indication of serious interest and commitment.
The deposit will be returned in full upon completion of the programme.
We recommend that you have some savings behind you before coming to Hong Kong. There are always costs incurred when moving abroad and there are a few expenses to be aware of, such as flights, insurance, accommodation, and living costs. Flight costs will depend on where, when, and how you fly but a return flight is typically between £600 – £900 if coming from the UK. Insurance will also fluctuate depending on medical conditions but should be between £150 – £250. This is an estimate, and will differ from person to person. Some initial costs will be returned at the end of your time in Hong Kong e.g. flat deposits and your Chatteris deposit. More specific information about set-up costs will be sent over before your arrival in Hong Kong.
Chatteris also provides an interest-free loan scheme to help cover the initial costs of securing a flat in Hong Kong.
Additional financial support can also be given on a case by case basis. If you have any questions or would like further information please do not hesitate to get in contact. Please email hr@chatteris.org.hk for more information.