Thanks for your response. I knew there was something off about this contract. I have since received another contract for Dongying in Shandong province. A couple that are from only a few hours where I live now run 2 bilingual schools, and will meet me in Canada and fly with me to beijing, take me to get my permits and visas and things. I have a college diploma (2 year diploma) with some volunteer teaching experience, and am getting my TESOL as we speak. They have been very honest with me about everything. The pay is better than the other contract, and they also feed me during the week, pay for everything at my apartment, (which is on campus) and the remuneration for flight and medical care is much better (I pay up front and they reimburse me up to 8000 rmb for flights and all of my medical expenses at the end of the contract). They have been very helpful, so I hope to accept this contract and get to China as soon as possible. Thanks again for all of your help.