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Teacher Recruitment in China: Costs and Services

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 Major China expatriate job board with a large teaching category
HiredChina Employer pricing not publicly displayed China-focused international talent and recruitment platform
Dave's China Job Board US$75 per 30-day listing Established ESL board with dedicated China coverage
TEAST Free standard 30-day post; paid upgrades Large volume of China ESL and subject-teaching listings
Education recruiters Commonly charged per successful teacher Hands-on sourcing can be useful, but fees and candidate quality vary significantly

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

Upgrade from self-service tools to 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. One year of GSS Basic is US$360 before the annual discount, with no placement commission. Recruiters can still be valuable for difficult searches; GSS lets schools begin affordably and add hands-on support when needed.

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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.