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princessofquitealot · Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 38 Location: Malaysia

Can anyone presently in Santiago give me any information relating to the Curtis language school?

Thanks

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

PM denise She worked there. I haven't heard good things about them.

princessofquitealot · Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 38 Location: Malaysia

Naturegirl:

I noticed Denise's remarks in the list you emailed me, but I couldn't find a contact for her. If you have one, could you PM me.

Thanks.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

PM her. The contact is denise. It's her username.

Wolfbluez · Joined: 23 Mar 2005 Posts: 20 Location: WI, USA

I have talked to Denise and greatly appreciated her opinion, but is there any one else who has worked for Curtis Language Consulting that can offer their perspective? Obviously the more information that people are able to provide the more of an educated decision anyone debating working for them will be able to make.

Thanks!

princessofquitealot · Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 38 Location: Malaysia

I appreciate the PMs I received in response to my request for information. They were very helpful.

wildboy · Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 9

denise · Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 3419 Location: finally home-ish

Huh?

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ghostdog · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:01 am Post subject:

I have the same question as the original poster, but since people seem hesitant to put their answers in public view, could anyone with any current first-hand information about this organization please send me a PM? I would be grateful for anything you could provide. Thanks very much.

KarenCar · Joined: 08 Feb 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Santiago

I think I have to disagree with those who have had bad experiences at Curtis. My experience was quite the opposite. I arrived in Chile in March of 2003 and worked for Curtis up until June of 2004. My classes were great, and my relationship with Brent Curtis (Academic Director) was pleasant. During the time I worked I averaged around 20 hours per week which wasn't a lot but enough to cover my living expenses (not counting the slow summer months). I don't know what sshinn's problem was, but I experienced nothing similar while I was there.

Karen Carcamo Very Happy

denise · Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 3419 Location: finally home-ish

Viver · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 1 Location: Calgary

Hey

Been reading all of the postings....thanks for the info. I was considering working for Curtis...was wondering what they paid their teachers when they did pay them?

Did they pay for air travel? Help with accomodations?

Are there other schools worthwhile to teach for in Chile?

Thanks to anyone who can help!

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

There are plenty of jobs in Chile. Check out the link below.

sshinn11 · Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Santiago, Chile

I worked at Curits for more than a year and had consistent problems from the beginning until the end. It started with being asked to move here with one week notice only to find myself with 7 hours of work a week for several months. I was in a bad financial situation because I was making less than half of what they had originally promised. They pay late on almost a monthly basis and many of the checks are missing hours. You are often sent to classes that don�t exist, without proper material or without any knowledge about the class. Lying to the teachers and the clients is the norm. There are many English institutes in Santiago, it is not difficult to find one that has some respect for their employees. -Stacey

Frank1980 · Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 31

Curtis is known to be a complex company to work for. It doesn't have strong leadership and pays teachers late (sometimes a month late). I wouldn't recommend them.