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Teacher Recruitment in China: Costs and Services

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Compare Teacher Recruitment Platforms in China

China has a large and fragmented international-teacher market spanning expatriate job boards, education recruiters, school groups, universities, and international-school platforms.

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China Recruitment Options

Public prices are shown where available. “Not publicly displayed” means a school may need an account or sales quotation; it does not mean the service is unavailable.

Platform or service Advertised cost What schools receive
Global School Scout From US$30/month 8 monthly posts, professional school profile, applicant tools, reviews, AI assistance, and no per-hire fee
eChinacities Jobs Employer pricing not publicly displayed General expatriate job board; employer pricing is not publicly displayed and recruitment tools are not education-specific
HiredChina Employer pricing not publicly displayed General international-talent platform; employer pricing and included services are not publicly displayed
Dave's China Job Board US$75per 30-day listing Single 30-day ESL listing; school branding and applicant-management tools are limited
TEAST Free standard 30-day post; paid upgrades Free standard listing; logo, highlighting, and prominent placement require paid upgrades
Education recruiters Commonly charged per successful teacher Fees are commonly charged for every successful hire and vary by recruiter and contract

Why Schools Choose Global School Scout

 

More Than a Job Advertisement

A searchable school profile, current jobs, employer information, reviews, and applicant management stay connected in one place.

 

Predictable Hiring Costs

Post multiple vacancies without paying a new placement commission every time your school hires a teacher.

 

Support That Scales

Premium and Platinum plans include individual recruitment services such as sourcing, résumé prescreening, interviews, teaching demonstrations, and dedicated recruiter support.

The Difference Becomes Larger With Every Hire

A standalone recruiter charging US$300–US$3,000 per teacher could cost US$1,200–US$12,000 for four hires. Global School Scout Premium and Platinum include individual recruitment services such as sourcing, résumé prescreening, interviews, teaching demonstrations, and dedicated recruiter support—without a separate placement commission for every hire. For multiple hires, either plan can cost less than paying a standalone recruiter per teacher.

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Prices and features reviewed in August 2026 from the linked public employer or job-board pages. Provider pricing and terms may change. Standalone recruiter fees vary by country, role, and contract.