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[Viva_La_Gloria]

Hi,
Could anyone tell me whether Wuxi International School is a good school to work for?

Also, do you know if this school is the same as "Korean International School in Wuxi." I saw a thread about that school but I'm not sure if it's the same school.

Thank you so much for any info.!

[The Great Wall of Whiner]

Yes it is the same place, and no it is not a good place to work for, according to a friend of mine who was taken for a nice ride down "Work For Free Avenue" and "You Can't Have Your Passport Back Street"....

[hochhasd]

[Viva_La_Gloria]

Now I'm a bit confused regarding whether they're the same school or not. Great Wall you believe Wuxi International School is the same school as Korean International School in Wuxi while hochhasd is saying they're two separate schools?

This is the e-mail I received about the job from Wuxi International School:

We are Wuxi International School in China. It's a well-developed city next to Shanghai. This school has a history of 9 years. There are 12 Grades, 80 students, 12 -13 foreign teachers. Most of the courses are taught in English. Therefore, we need English, Math, Science, Physics, Chemistry, biology teachers. We use teaching resources for International students, such as My pals are here!. The Secondary students have GCSE and TOFEL courses.
We have vacant positions for 8 teachers. Hopefully, you will join us!
Job description:
Salary: 7000-9000RMB/Month (English)
a little bit higer for Math, Physics, Chemistry teachers
Lesson periods/week: 20
Accomadation: Yes
　Free lunch: yes
Round-trip airticket: Yes
Holiday and weekends(Saturday and Sunday): Yes
Medical reimbursement: yes
Nice working environment: Yes
Note: teaching certificate is required(like TEFEL,TESEL------).
Be available in August.
Our website is: www.wids.cn

I was just e-mailed out of nowhere. I hadn't been searching for a job in China in a couple of years. Plus it sounds too good to be true.

[7969]

Which part of that offer sounds too good to be true?

[Viva_La_Gloria]

The whole package. The fact that for every category it says "yes." Does it look like a standard contract to you?

I've never worked in China so not sure what to expect.

[7969]

Nothing in that contract is out of the ordinary in my view. Fairly standard really. They don't mention they'll provide the documentation for a working (Z) visa before you arrive so you might inquire about that one.

[Viva_La_Gloria]

[jibbs]

That's a low salary for an international school. I guess they just use that to make it look more attractive. On the other hand, only 80 students in 12 grades, and 12 or 13 foreign teachers? Small classes sound good.

[hochhasd]

[quote="jibbs"]That's a low salary for an international school. I guess they just use that to make it look more attractive. On the other hand, only 80 students in 12 grades, and 12 or 13 foreign teachers? Small classes sound good.[/quote

Jibbs It sounds like the one who made me an offer for 7000 for two preps that were math and science related until I gave a counteroffer for 10,000 and they told me they would accept with me teaching three preps now. But what! they called the recruiter and changed their mind. I would read the contract. If it is the same thing you do not get a paid Summer off and to get one month paid Winter but you have to sign a 18 month contract

[therock]

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