The TEFL in China training program is sponsored by the Foreign Talent Research Center, MOHRSS. The TEFL in China certification is officially recognized throughout China.

In order to insure the quality of foreign EFL teachers working in China, foreign expert status is limited to those who have two years teaching experience or have obtained a TEFL in China certificate, and have registered on the “Evaluation System for Foreign Language Experts” website. In addition, every applicant who applies for foreign expert status must have at least a bachelor's degree.