About Changde

Hunan province in South China is a perfect example of the affluence and intoxicating landscape of China. Changde, one of its cities, is situated in the northwestern part of Hunan province. Changde, being refered to as a city in Taohuayuan(Peach Flower Garden), is a place of green hills and clear waters. Within the north of Hunan province, Changde is located in the lower reaches of Dongting Lake and the Yangtze River, connecting the Xuefeng and Wuling Mountains, which extend to the lake. Here the grandeur of Wuling Mountain, the rolling water of Dongting Lake and the grace of mountains and waters in South China are well-blended. It is a charming tourist resort with various kinds of natural landscapes and splendid views of beautiful mountains and rivers.Covering an area of 18200 square kilometers, the city has a population of 6 million, with 0.41 million living in the urban area. Under its jurisdiction are 9 administrative regions–2 districts of Wuling and Dingcheng, 6 counties of Anxiang, Hanshou, Taoyuan, Shimen, Lixian, Linli and a county-level Jinshi city. Blessed with fresh air and smooth traffic, the city is tranquil and graceful, free from the hustle and bustle, traffic jam and stale air typical of big cities. And the local people are open-minded, friendly and hospitable.Employment PackageRequirements on Foreign teacher/expert Gender? ?unspecificEducation? ?bachelorMajor? ?unspecific Working Experience??unspecificAge? ?unspecificNationality??USA ?UK ?Canada ?AustralianLanguage??EnglishVacancy??three Contract TermsIs the school SAFEA authorized to employ?? yesThe time the employment contract be offered??before the arrivalContract time??one year (from Sept 1^st ,2008  to Aug 31^st , 2009 ),Can the teacher remain on school premises during holiday period if one year contract??yesStarting time??as soon as possibleWorking place??on campusWorkload??16 class hours per week (45minutes per class hour)Courses??spoken EnglishMonthly salary??Monthly RMB 5000 based on degree and teaching experience Airfare??round trip Travel allowance (RMB)??RMB 110 per monthWhat time to reimburse the air ticket?? one month after arrivalMonthly Tel allowance (RMB):?noneMeals??free ?cooling utensils providedBoarding place??on campus Transport??bike ?school bus/bus ?walk boarding??apartment Is the accommodation“FAO Approved”for foreigners??yes Is accommodation self-contained: ?yes ?noThe floor space?30_?Square meter?Inside the accommodation??one bedroom ?Sitting Room ?Bathroom/Toilet ?European Toilet ? Bathtub/Shower?Kitchen ?Color TV ?Telephone (IDD) ? (CCTV9) English Channel    ?Refrigerator ?VCD/DVD ?Complete set of furniture ?Washing Machine ?24-hour supply of electricity/hot/water/gas ?Air conditioning ?Microwave/oven?A-Z miscellaneous items (bedding, blanket, pillow, towel,        sleeper, etc.)?All kinds of cooking utilities (plates, glasses, cups, pots, pans)?Computer with Internet AccessWith the accommodation, who pays for:Water??schoolElectricity??schoolGas??schoolPhone local??schoolLong distance?? teacherInternet connection??schoolCan relatives and friend visit the teacher at school: ?yes other?

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 The School Size and Facilities Provided The size of the school?_158 mu How many buildings?__3__   Does the school take boarders?? yes   How Many?_4,200_    How many students?_5,000__How many teachers?__300    The range of Age?__6-18_  How many students in one class?_50_ Students’ English level? ? BasicFacility of the school??Gymnasium ?Swimming Pool ?Dinning Room ?Library (English)?InfirmaryFacility Around? ?Internet bar ?Park ? laundry ?Bus Station ?Railway Station ? other The name of the nearest large city?Yiyang__City How far?__80KM __Population?_0.6__?million?Are the Medical Facilities available??Yes

In a emergency, how far is it to the best medical facilities?_5__Minutes

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