Niamh, studying Physics at Aberystwyth University, spent five weeks volunteering at a summer camp in Beijing to complete her teaching practicum for the 150 hour TEFL course. She also joined two homestay weeks in both Beijing and Shanghai!
Niamh – teaching practicum Beijing Read More »
Engineering student Shantu from the University of Southampton spent five weeks volunteering as an English teacher in Beijing. This enabled him to complete the teaching practicum requirement for his 150 hour TEFL course.
Shantu – teaching practicum Beijing Read More »
Our founder, Katie Prescott, was interviewed for the University of Cambridge Social Impact Careers Blog, describing how her experiences studying and volunteering in China inspired her to launch Abridge Academy. Cambridge Social Impact Careers Run by the University of Cambridge Careers Service, the Social Impact Careers blog aims to inspire students interested in pursuing careers
Cambridge Social Impact Careers Blog: Launching Abridge Academy Read More »
Hangzhou homestay tutors learnt traditional paper making crafts in this creative cultural activity session!
Homestay Cultural Activity – Paper Making Read More »
Gap year student Rosa from the UK spent one year in China on the Long Term Homestay Tutor program in Beijing and Shanghai.
Rosa – Homestay Tutor Beijing and Shanghai Read More »
The June Family have welcomed five EduCare participants into their family over the past few years, and have welcomed the opportunity the program provides to not only provide an immersive language learning environment, but also to share their own culture. Here, Miss June shares her top tips in what they are looking for in an au pair and how an au pair can share their culture with the children of their host family.
Host Family Story – Family June Read More »
Shanghai homestay tutors enjoyed a two-day trip to the nearby city of Yangzhou. Let’s find out what they got up to!
Homestay trip – Yangzhou Read More »
Homestay Tutor Louisa from the UK shares her experiences staying with a host family while studying at a university in Shanghai. She explains why you should consider doing a homestay too!
Why a homestay is the perfect program for you Read More »
Chinese language student Celeste spent 6 months staying with a local host family in Shanghai as part of the Homestay Tutor program.
Celeste – Homestay Tutor Shanghai Read More »
Au pairing in China is very different to other countries – find out more about the life, responsibilities and benefits of an au pair in China!
What does an au pair in China do? Read More »
