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Wanderlust Exchange in China

Wanderlust Culture Home-stay English Teaching Program

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Top Rated Program Teach Abroad in China 2025
9.09 (66)Verified

Wanderlust Au Pair China Program integrates educational travel, Mandarin learning, childcare, and English tutoring for native or proficient English speakers 18 years and older. Embark on a transformative cultural journey with local host families while enjoying the benefits of our comprehensive package, including free Chinese language course, international insurance, cultural activities, flight s...

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Program Highlights

Experience authentic Chinese culture through living with a host family!

Explore the major cities of China and learn Mandarin!

Teach host children English and find your second home in China!

Join our inspiring culture activities and make international friends!

Enjoy all program perks FREE!

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Beijing, China
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 7-12 Months
Cost Per WeekNo Costs
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Au Pair
  • Education
  • Sports
Causes:
  • Childcare & Children
  • English Teaching
  • Orphans
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.09

Total Reviews

66

An unforgettable cultural exchange

August 25, 2025by: Eleonora Monteleone - ItalyProgram: Wanderlust Culture Home-stay English Teaching Program
7

Wanderlust Exchange helped me realize my dream of coming to China after so many years of studying the Chinese language, culture, and history, and for that I am forever grateful. Thanks to the daily Chinese classes and frequent interactions with my host families, I was able to significantly improve my skills, especially in listening comprehension and speaking. I also had the chance to experience real day-to-day life in China and ask questions about many aspects of Chinese culture, which deepened my understanding. Working with children was a new and rewarding discovery for me, helping me develop skills I didn't know I had. Although there were some challenges along the way, Wanderlust Exchange supported me throughout and solved them promptly. I truly value the lessons I gained from this experience and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. I am grateful to both host families for welcoming me into their homes and wish them all the best for the future.

exploring Taiyuanactivities with the kid authentic chinese cuisine

Quite an experience!

August 25, 2025by: Anonymous Anonymous - South AfricaProgram: Wanderlust Culture Home-stay English Teaching Program
10

I am grateful to Wanderlust for such a dream come true. I fell so inlove with my student, and we share a very strong and beautiful bond. She could not speak any English when I arrived, and I'm grateful to God for granting me the strength, wisdom and courage to change this little girl's life. If you are thinking of joining this program, I'd encourage you to be mentally ready for it. Understand why you want to do this, what's your end goal, what do you want to gain out of it? Remember, this is about another child's future. You have to ensure that you are ready to provide the necessary knowledge to the student you are teaching. Always be calm, and remember how your positive words and energy can turn any negative situation around. A big thanks to Kris for her constant support thorough my 10 months. Thanks to Lily for picking me up at the airport, and for Walter and the rest of the team for the Visa support. Wishing you all the best!

Au Pair in Harbin

August 19, 2025by: Nana Kidjakadze - GeorgiaProgram: Wanderlust Culture Home-stay English Teaching Program
10

I had an amazing opportunity to do my second program with Wanderlust and explore Harbin for 6 months. After my first program in Beijing my chinese skills have improved significantly so life in Harbin became easier, communicating with locals and getting by became much more enjoyable on daily basis! Northern cuisine was delicious and the people there are very welcoming. I made friends along the way, travelled to different cities with the host family and experienced the local festivities. If you're looking for an authentic chinese experience I'd absolutely recommend this program, the support from the team is also great.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Beijing, China

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Au Pair
  • Education
  • Sports

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 7-12 Months
Teach Duration:
  • 1 Year

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo

Cost per week

No Costs

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • In-Country Orientation

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays

Salary & Compensation

2000 RMB/month

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • In-Person Interview Required
  • Other
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Physical Exam/Health Records

Frequently Asked Questions

Interviews

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Fransisca Vermeulen

Participated in 2023

Alumni

As soon as I saw the advertisement: "Teach English in China," it immediately caught my attention. I thought about it and realised that I had always wanted to go abroad, but I didn’t know where or how. So, I took a chance and registered with Wanderlust Exchange in China.

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Vivianne Kaiwei Zhang Wei

Participated in 2023

Alumni

I was looking to take a gap year between my undergraduate and Master’s studies, and going to China just made sense to me.

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