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[bluebooks]

Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this forum and I just wanted to ask if anyone out there has heard of American International Language Academy in Hsin Zhu, Taiwan? I wanted to know if this school is reputable. The students are ages 4-13 and the pay is 24,000 USD/yr. They say they can pay you in US currency, Taiwan currency, or travelor's checks. If anyone out there knows anything about this school, any input or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank a lot.

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[clark.w.griswald]

There is a positive comment for this school at www.buxiban.com and the school has been given a four star rating.

The comments basically says that they are a good school but don't provide training.

Sounds like it would be a suitable position for someone with experience.

You say that they offer USD24,000 a year. How many hours per week do you need to work for this?

[Girl Scout]

I work there now. I sent you a PM.

[bluebooks]

Thanks for your replies and help. I really appreciate it.

[Aristotle]

Please read this.

[TaoyuanSteve]

[Aristotle]

Five hospitalized, two in serious condition and numerous reports of violent crime targeting foreigners in Hsin Chu.
The local police in Hsin Chu refusing to investigate these attacks even when video / photographic evidence existed and over 60 people witnessed the attack, none of which were even questioned.
Local businesses catering to the non Chinese community, failing to take precautions to protect their customers.
Organized crime elements selecting international visitors for public displays of violent crime as a means of extorting money from businesses that cater to the international community. Computex is the second largest computer trade show in the world, bringing in millions of dollars to the few local establishments that cater to the foreign visitors in Hsin Chu.
The basis is quite clear.
A.

[TaoyuanSteve]

[Aristotle]

Violent crimes perpetrated against foreigners are not unique to Hsin Chu however when law enforcement officials fail to adequately perform their duties and protect those who need protection, everyone is at an increased risk of becoming victimized.
Local criminal elements in Hsin Chu have shown through their actions that they intend to target foreign visitors.
The police through their inaction have shown that they intend to do nothing about it.
On Taiwan what is said and what are done are seldom the same particuarly in cases involving foreign victims.
Welcome to Taiwan and stay out of Hsin Chu.
A.

[TaoyuanSteve]

Violence against foreigners, especially random or racially motivated, is an extremely rare event in Taiwan. Most of the time when clashes occur, it has something to do with either traffic or alcohol. The incident you're eluding to would be the Pig and Whistle brawl, yes? Seems to fall into one of the categories I listed. While it was an unfortunate incident, it doesn't indicate a targetting of foreign residents in Taiwan, Xinzhu in particular. In my experience, pubs and clubs here are at least as safe as the ones in our countries of origin. I'd actually say they are safer. However, alcohol is still alcohol. A's warning could lead one to believe that a foreigner is a target going about his business on the street. Nothing is further from the truth. A., your warnings are out to lunch. They are not based on anything other than what you've gleaned from discussion threads on the internet. These incidents usually happened some time ago, as well, and are usually freak occurances (How long ago did the incident which sparked this advisory occur again?). I suggest you get out from behind your computer and go visit Xinzhu. It's not a bad place, much like most other west coast towns here. Stop it with the fear mongering and get a feal for how things really are here (if you even live in Taiwan at all, that is).

[clark.w.griswald]