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Skijaybo97 · Joined: 19 May 2008 Posts: 7 Location: Long Island, NY

Hi all,
I am thinking about moving to Santo Domingo to teach English. However, I lack any firsthand knowledge about the people, living and life in general down there. I was hoping that someone would be kind enough to leave me some information. I was also wondering if this is a standard contract for Americans down there(I am TESOL certified and have a B.A in English but have no experience teaching):
Monthly Salary- 2,191.18usd
Health Insurance
Housing up to 500usd
Round Trip ticket
This is from The Ashton School so if anyone knows about that I would love to hear about it.
Thanks,
J

john_n_carolina · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 700 Location: n. carolina

...take it, if you have an offer. can't be worse than sitting in some cubicle doing telemarketing.

where did you see the ad?

p.s. i checked out the school and blacklists...looks legit. but, of course scroll down on one of the names and try to contact one of the Academic teachers by email.

Skijaybo97 · Joined: 19 May 2008 Posts: 7 Location: Long Island, NY

Thanks for responding johninmaine,
I found the job at www.esljobfind.com
I will try to contact one of the other teachers, that seems like a great idea.
What sites do people use to check out schools? I have tried to find blacklist sites or ones that rate schools but haven't been successful.
Thanks again,
J

pirateinpanama · Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Posts: 93 Location: Panama City, Panama

Better beware that it's not a "bait 'n switch" tactic.
The $$$ is too good for this part of the world especially for DR.
Needless to say, check and recheck ! Good luck.

john_n_carolina · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 700 Location: n. carolina

....Skijaybo, i usually follow www.teflschoolreviews.com (used to be TEFLWatch.com)

or....Dave Sperling also suggests.... www.esljudge.com

Patinpanama · Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 4

A friend is leaving the DR and wants to give away his hours to anyone already in DR that wants to teach business professionals. Any takers?

CG1 · Joined: 04 Jul 2009 Posts: 3

Hi all..

I'm just joining the forum and noticed these posts. I have actively been seeking a teaching position in the DR. I am available immediately and am open to teach either children or business professionals.

If there are any opportunities still available that anyone may know of, I would greatly appreciate the info!

Thanks!

Tiger Beer · Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Posts: 754 Location: Osaka, Japan

Was this job actually legit then?

I'd also go with the 'not legit' or 'bait and switch'...just curious if the OP went for it or not.

mangotoucu · Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 3

Hi Skijaybo97, I was just wondering if you ever decided to go and teach for The Ashton School, and if so, what has your experience been with them so far?