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dan · Joined: 20 Mar 2003 Posts: 247 Location: shanghai

I recently saw job postings for this school on Dave's -- anyone have any useful infortmation?

Thanks Much, Dan

countdown · Joined: 15 Jul 2004 Posts: 70

Its in Saigon South so it's out of the city centre quite a ways. Brand new building and campus - very nice. Paying US$19/hr. - they're looking for prep Eng. teachers.
Good luck!!

Mr Wind-up Bird · Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 196

Turned down a job there back in June after my induction. Very big classes (20+) when I'd been told 12-14, changed my schedule without consulting me, don't allow you to supplement your salary by working elsewhere, a week's downtime every 10 weeks (so no pay), and they don't allow you to use Yahoo Mail or Hotmail anywhere in the building, for some bizarre reason. So I said no.

For teachers new to HCMC & wanting a professional environment & a secure contract it's a good bet, but otherwise I wasn't impressed.

Manny2 · Joined: 16 Mar 2006 Posts: 143

Do those conditions apply to those people on a full time contract too

Mr Wind-up Bird · Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 196

Well, they told me at the interview once you complete 10 weeks you get a full-time contract, but when I went down there for my induction this "full-time contract" wasn't all it seemed - you're still only paid for the hours you teach and still have an empty week every 10.

In its favour, it is a very professional setup, great facilities, great location away from the noise & traffic of HCMC, and probably a great place for newcomers to VN.

taz · Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 14

Bird,

Would be interested in just how much is a 20+ class.

Taught 20-24 student classes for two years and like them a lot. Bigger tasks, can be more student centered and good for communicative learning. I have taught 3-10 students per class and dont enjoy it near as much.

One week off every ten weeks. Quite like that too.

Thank you for you post.

jibbs · Joined: 02 Feb 2003 Posts: 452

legaleagle · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 59 Location: HCMC

I believe that one gets a contract which includes paid holiday time after working a couple of semesters. There is also health insurance and the hours are in blocks, rarely if ever at night or on the weekends. It's a professional gig with a career path, as other internal positions also come up from time to time. If you've got the quals, I would say go for it!

longanluv · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 5

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Are you saying the salary is the same regardless of one's education and experience?

longanluv · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 5

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan