2020 ISAC Spring Term Orientation
Date: Feb. 5, 2020 – Feb. 7, 2020
Place:1366 Qianjiang Road, Hangzhou, China (ISAC office)
Participants: Teachers from the 2019 Fall Term Intake
Email us before Jan. 15th, 2020 to register. You will receive confirmation within 1-2 days.
Who is it for?
The orientation is aimed at foreign teachers who joined ISAC Teach in China Program from the 2019 Fall Intake. You will meet up with other teachers placed at different host schools and universities. (ISAC will cover your hotel, lunch and transportation during the orientation. However, transportation to and from Hangzhou is paid by teachers themselves)
Welcome to ISAC Orientation (2020 Spring)!
Registration: 10:00AM, Feb. 5th at 47th Floor, China Resources Building Unit B, Hangzhou
Accommodation: Provided for free. Please arrive at the designated hotel on Feb. 4th, 2020
Schedule
| Feb. 4 | All Day | Arrive in Hangzhou. Go to the designated hotel. |
| Feb. 5 | 10:00am -11:30pm | Registration and Welcome Speech |
| 12:30pm | Welcoming Lunch | |
| 2:30-4:30pm | 西湖 West Lake Group Tour | |
| After 4:30pm | Free-Time Activity | |
| Feb. 6 | 10:00-12:00pm | 灵隐寺 (Lingyin Temple) |
| 2:30-4:30pm | Visit 九溪烟树 (Nine creeks in misty forest) | |
| After 4:30pm | Free-Time Activity | |
| Feb. 7 | 10:00-11:30am | Orientation Wrap up & Gift Exchange |
| 12:00pm | Group Lunch | |
| 2:00pm | End of Orientation |
*Schedule is subject to change upon weather condition.
*Contact Person: HR Manager Lucy Ji (lji@isac.org.cn)
What does it include?
Tea Field Trip
- Visit Tea Field in Hangzhou
- Hangzhou is a famous ‘tea city’
- Taste Hangzhou Longjing Tea
Group Meet-ups
- Meet up with other teachers
- Get to know ISAC staff
- Visit Hangzhou, a famous cultural city in China
Plan your trip to Hangzhou
For ISAC teachers from the 2019 Fall intake, please let your host university be aware of your travel plan in Hangzhou. Let ISAC staff know your arrival time and plan.
– If you fly to Hangzhou, the Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is about 40 minutes from ISAC office.
– If you take a train to Hangzhou, the Hangzhou Dong Railway station is about 20 minutes from ISAC office by subway (take Line 4 to Qianjiang Road Station and exit at D2).
Direction and Transportation
Orientation FAQ
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province on the east coast of China. Hangzhou is about 150 km away from Shanghai.
Hangzhou is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China. Though it has been through economic and technological developments with many e-commerce companies boosting the local economy, it still keeps its historic beauty and cultural heritage. It is one of the most modern and vibrant cities in China.
Visit here for more information about the City of Hangzhou.
You only need your passport. Please also let your host university be aware of your travel plan to Hangzhou.
Yes. Family are welcome. However, the additional expenses should be paid by the foreign teachers themselves including food and accommodation.
No, it is not. However, teachers are encouraged to participate and meet up with other foreign teachers and ISAC staff. We hope teachers can enjoy their time during the orientation and during their teaching at their host universities.
We understand that some teachers may have schedule conflicts. For those who cannot make it, you can always visit us during your school break.
