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Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524

Could someone tell me about this organization. They state in their ad that they require teaching of 36 periods/week although they qualify this by saying the periods are only 40 minutes long. They didn't mention anything about salary. I would think that with so many hours, the salary should be much higher than comparable jobs. Anyway, does anyone have any advice about them.

Thanks in advance!

Blade · Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 44

Nexus · Joined: 08 Mar 2004 Posts: 189 Location: Moscow

To be honest, I wouldnt touch EF with a bargepole. Also find out about materials. When I worked with them in another location we had to use the EF series of books which are APPALLING.

Plenty of other places to work - my advice is don't do it.

Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524

Thanks for the advice. I'll keep that in mind when I make my decision.

H5N1 · Joined: 15 Feb 2005 Posts: 80

I agree with the above.

You can find much better conditions elsewhere than with EF.

englishgibson · Joined: 09 Mar 2005 Posts: 4345

I have worked at a couple of EF centers in China and they were disastrous. The unscrupulous, dishonest and unethical employers as well as the "kiss-a.." EF Head Office in Shanghai have made the EF English First in China a "CHF" (Chinese First) franchise around. Now, if the Vietnamese EF centers are run under the management of EF Head Office from Shanghai in China, then you might be up for a challenge in EF HCM City. So, if you get there, it might be a good idea to ask about who do they respond to or who supports their academic staff there. Take it up with their Director of Studies who should not be a Vietnamese.
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