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EF Cibubur?

 
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wanderingstar



Joined: 31 May 2005
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:48 am    Post subject: EF Cibubur? Reply with quote

I have recently been offered a teaching position in an EF school just outside of Jakarta, in Cibubur. I am a 19 year old girl with a TESOL certificate, and although I have no formal classroom experience, I have had 6 informal years of peer-tutoring ESL to a European student.

The DoS of the school is Hugh Young, a Scottsman, and all of my dealings with him have been very (or seemingly) upfront and informative. One year contract, reimbursed airfare, accommodation provided, 7+ weeks paid holiday, 25(ish) contact hours/week, 6 mill Rp/month, small classes, all ages and levels, internet access, A/C, medical insurance, visa handling, etc.

I've asked him my share of questions, but I cannot find anything about this particular EF school (been established for 4 years, very successful, he says) or the area it is located in. I've also done my share of research on EF schools and have found extremely mixed reviews.

I was wondering if anyone out there has a personal experience about working in an EF school that they might share with me, or any advice, warnings, etc. Also, anyone who has dealt with Mr. Young in particular, or visited or lived in the Cibubur area... any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
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Indo teach



Joined: 16 May 2005
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:44 am    Post subject: EF Cibubur Reply with quote

We knew two teachers who pulled a runner on their contract from this place. Cibubur is a nice enough area but you are miles from Jakarta and that is reflected in the lower pay.

We would recommend looking elsewhere - if you post any q's on EF schools on Daves we'll do our best to answer any queries.

Indo teach
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bulekampung



Joined: 17 Feb 2005
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 6:48 am    Post subject: wandering star Reply with quote

Dear star

Just be careful,

Due to strict Immigration regulations we are only able to consider applicants (min 26 years old) native to The UK, The USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

You might work on an illegal status...

good luck
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ls650



Joined: 10 May 2003
Posts: 3484
Location: British Columbia

PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 12:27 pm    Post subject: Re: EF Cibubur? Reply with quote

wanderingstar wrote:
I am a 19 year old girl with a TESOL certificate,
7+ weeks paid holiday,


As one poster pointed out, Indonesia recently brought in a regulation barring teachers under 26. Maybe this school has found a loophole....

Seven-plus weeks of vacation? I imagine that must include two weeks at years end and a week for Idul Fitri (ramadan).
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willy



Joined: 29 Mar 2003
Posts: 215
Location: Samarinda,Kalimantan,Indonesia(left TW)

PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

SO YOUNG AND A GIRL TOO BETTER GO TO TAIWAN AND MAKE ABOUT 2000.OOUS OR MORE AND COME HERE LATER WHEN YOU HAVE HAD EXP. AND CAN GET MORE $$$
WWW.TEALIT.COM
BUT READ THE BORAT TO AS THER ARE MANY BAD SCHOOLS THERE TOO
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TEAM_PAPUA



Joined: 24 May 2004
Posts: 1679
Location: HOLE

PostPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:28 am    Post subject: * Reply with quote

19 years old & no experience - no wonder EF is happy to recruit you!

They should put something like this on their advertising posters.

I mean seriously what school can seriously consider itself to be taken seriously when it clearly states 'no experience necessary' then charges the students top $$ this is seriously f*kked.

Silver lining - you'll have a fine old time in Indo I am sure. But, I'd double check the 7 weeks holiday Wink
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rayman



Joined: 24 May 2003
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 5:22 am    Post subject: ... Reply with quote

I haven't heard of this immigration restriction on teachers under 26 before. Does it apply to all teachers or only those teaching ESL?
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GuruStip



Joined: 24 Jun 2004
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 11:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think it applies to all workers, though it seems it's only a nominal thing.
Schools can still appoint workers who are younger, I think it mostly depends on who sorts their visas out for them.
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Kesavah



Joined: 08 Apr 2005
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

To get back to the original topic, anybody have any info about EF Cibubur?
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