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double agent
Joined: 18 Jun 2003
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Location: In the wild wild west
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 Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 10:32 am Post subject: ILA in Saigon??? info pluuueeezzz |
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Need a new employer in Vietkong...considering ILA.
Advice appreciated. |
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Allyson
Joined: 02 Jul 2003
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Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2003 3:14 am Post subject: ILA Vietnam |
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One of the largest employers in HCMC... Have a lot of general English part time adult courses, and heaps of kids classes. Also running full time summer programs at present. They like their teachers on full time contracts and not working for other schools as well, as many casual teachers work several schools.
Beautiful building, good teacher resources, nice people generally, worked there for a few weeks myself as a sub teacher but it depends on what you mean by 'good' as everyone's definition is different. Pay rates vary from around 10.50US to 15.50US from memory depending on experience and qualifications.
Contact Steve Baker, the HR manager for more info on [email protected] or check out their ads here or on tefl.com
Hope this is useful for you! |
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double agent
Joined: 18 Jun 2003
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Location: In the wild wild west
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2003 7:49 am Post subject: thanks for the info.. |
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thanks for the email and info on this board...other
perspectives appreciated. |
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hanisay
Joined: 23 Feb 2003
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Location: HCMC
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| Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2003 7:33 am Post subject: |
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| I would also appreciate any info about ILA or other language schools in Saigon, such as SEAMEO or VATL. I've applied to ILA, but they seem to be very vague regarding working conditions, hours, starting dates, etc. Does anyone have any experience with them? |
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dez
Joined: 02 Jul 2003
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| Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2003 3:13 am Post subject: |
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| I'm considering this school also so want to bring this thread back to the top. Anyone else have any input? |
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dez
Joined: 02 Jul 2003
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| Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2003 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, they claim to have 50 foreign teachers working for them and nobody responds to this?
Or is the internet not used as widely there as some other places? |
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Tiger Beer
Joined: 08 Feb 2003
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Location: Hong Kong
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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| dez wrote: |
Wow, they claim to have 50 foreign teachers working for them and nobody responds to this?
Or is the internet not used as widely there as some other places? |
I'm guessing that most just don't check this board once they are somewhat settled.. mainly because its so inactive here.
Also, Saigon and Hanoi are somewhat easy to figure out.. meaning everyone quickly knows everything.. and the expat community circle is an easy one to run with (at least that the impression I received during visits).
Meaning that everyone seems to go to and are aware of the same places. Perhaps more networking and questions are answered in person and the Internet isn't as needed to connect between people (as is often done in South Korea).
Also, Saigon and Hanoi would be small cities if they were in Korea.. and as you'd guess.. they'd be fairly self-contained.. and everyone would more or less quickly become familiar with each other.
In my two one-month visits to Vietnam.. I seemed to meet alot of people quite quickly overall. The idea of exchanging information online didn't seem as relevant as it often does in Korea. Particularly when you consider how vast Korean cities like Seoul can be.. and how tons of people end up on the fringes and small towns and all over the place in Korea and more internet-dependent to connect themselves with information. |
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Cali
Joined: 29 Apr 2003
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2003 5:18 am Post subject: |
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The internet can be very frustarting to use in VN, last time I was there April it was a bit better, but when it take 10 mins just to get your email, you don't tend to stay on long.
SEAMEO was ok 3 years a go, and again in April thing seemed not bad, they have computers for the teachers to use and you now also can access the internet from there. The director of the entire centre was educated in the US and has been working hard to moderinze the place. I know that the Vietnamese staff are very happy working with him, but I am not sure how the English language department is run now.
Hope this helps some/ |
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double agent
Joined: 18 Jun 2003
Posts: 152
Location: In the wild wild west
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2003 2:40 pm Post subject: ya |
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ya i never write about my work place. even on the bad days
i have been able to resolve problems either through negotiation,
or moving on.
Have no horror stories to tell and even if I did I will wait until
I AM LONG GONE.
I believe in the motto
�You don�t bite the hand that feeds you� |
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mrfate
Joined: 15 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2004 1:37 am Post subject: Ila |
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ILA is a very easy to school to teach at because it has the largest resource library probably in Vietnam, 4 photocopiers, dvd and tv in every room, Also with 2 computer labs, a 9 level building over 3000 students...
You can imagine it's a esl teacher's dream. There is also a TA in every class.
However, the curriculum is pretty strict, but as long as you get the book work out of the way... it's pretty much your own class.
As far as vietnam goes... Most cafe's have ADSL, the food and drink's cheap, the people are friendly, there are lots of countries close to visit... pretty much the pick of the asian countries to teach ESL.
Also a haven from American, English and Australian government politics and the shit that is going on in the world... A truly peaceful place...
Anyways... just my opinion. |
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Aramas
Joined: 13 Feb 2004
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Location: Slightly left of Centre
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2004 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Also a haven from American, English and Australian government politics and the *beep* that is going on in the world... |
Precisely what I need. I wonder how many people there are who, like myself, have chosen to leave their own country in disgust? |
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DaveJavu
Joined: 31 Mar 2004
Posts: 34
Location: Vietnam
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2004 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Well, if you're an under 35 yr. old female, you're in. Blonds are preferred. |
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mrfate
Joined: 15 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 4:36 am Post subject: Recuiting?? |
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| Well, if you're an under 35 yr. old female, you're in. Blonds are preferred. |
Looking around at the moment there must be a shortage... because there aren't many working here at the moment... 
And looking at my self... I'm a 27 year old brown hair male... I definately don't fit that group... But I could I guess.. 
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| Precisely what I need. I wonder how many people there are who, like myself, have chosen to leave their own country in disgust? |
Where are you living at the moment??
Western politics make me sick..  Communism isn't much better... but at least they can save their own country from social evils that are bred of "free speech" - Not that it (free speech) really exists in the Western world... more like (free speech = hit your head on a brick wall)
Ross |
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DaveJavu
Joined: 31 Mar 2004
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Location: Vietnam
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 5:24 am Post subject: |
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| But you do fit into the under 35, which I've heard is what they are looking for, females preferred. I've never applied there. Just spreading malicious rumors. |
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mrfate
Joined: 15 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 5:29 am Post subject: They need teachers!! |
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Well.. there are all ages right up and over 40-50...
I hear they are hiring like crazy at the moment...
It would be a good idea to send your cv's if you want a job..
You must have a bachelor and a TEFL or CELTA etc etc..
Ross |
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