Disney Opens More English Schools in China - LP - April 26, 2011 - By: Johann Bukowski

Walt Disney, the global entertainment giant, now has twenty-one English language learning centers operating in China, of which eleven are located in Shanghai, and six in Beijing.

Disney's involvement in ESL, or teaching English as a second language, dates back to the late 1970s when "The World of English" program was introduced to Japanese students. Disney is also one of the largest publishers of chldren's books in the world. By 1996, Disney Publishing had sold over 25 million "home English learning programs", in over twenty countries.

According to disneyenglish.com, there are now eleven Disney English learning centers located around the metropolis of Shanghai. Walt Disney Company & Shanghai Shendi Group, have also broke ground on building the Shanghai Disney Resort.

If you're interested in teaching for Disney English, you can apply online here.