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aussie tim · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:13 am Post subject: BEWARE VOLGA CENTRE SAMARA

Speaking from experience. Do not go and work for this school in Samara or Togliatti. If you want to go to these cities dont do it through this school. Everything about it is a joke. There was a teacher there who was attacked and needed to have emergency head surgery, serious stuff. The school left him high and dry, did not even visit him in hospital or offer anything. So much for medical cover etc. In fact, they denied he even worked for them. DO NOT EVER GO AND WORK FOR THIS SCHOOL.

The contract is a joke, by law in Russia it is illegal. It is a 12 month contract because no one stays there for 12 months. A few do, but believe me they aint gonna get a job anywhere else.

They have no resources, a copier that doesnt work. They are out to exploit you. Do not go there.

I know because that chap that was attacked on the street and had surgery and worked for this school was me. DO NOT WORK AT THE VOLGA CENTRE PLEASE

Seeker of truth · Joined: 01 Sep 2005 Posts: 146

Did you report the incident to the police or media? Your case sounds like it deserves more attention.

paulmanser · Joined: 28 Nov 2005 Posts: 403

Sorry to hear that. If it was me I'd f-ing kill the guy.

Such schools need to be closed down. A TEFL safe guide line such as qualifications only to be accepted should be made as well. Its not good having any A4 cert being acceptable.

Sorry to hear that this happened to you. I wish you well for the future.