Hello TEFLers!

I am hoping someone can provide some intel on this.

I would like to come to China, but, the cost of a physical where I live is practically criminal ($700). I am not paying that money, only to do another physical once I arrive in China (especially after paying for a ticket there).

I keep running into the same nonsense with schools, regarding this matter. But, I am also aware that this depends on which province the school is in. But my experience has been clouded with the physical and needing it in order to receive the invitation letter. So, is that policy isolated to preference or providence guidelines?

In addition, a physical is required for a stay of six months or longer but I keep running into the same demand. It also seems that positions lasting for six months are becoming less common (while job boards being taken over by filthy recruiters has become more so).

I just want to do the physical in China. I am not paying $700 here for something that will be done upon arrival.

I have all necessary education and experience. But, are there provinces that don't require the physical until arrival? I know the Chinese consulate in my country doesn't require it in order to process the Z visa, so I am trying to just that accomplished.

It seems the TEFL industry is turning into the garbage can that is Korea.

Anyway, some guidance would be helpful.