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jpvanderwerf2001 · Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 1117 Location: New York

I'm sure many if not most EFL teachers have thought one time or another about starting their own school. Have any of you gone down that path? If so, what advice would you give a would-be school owner/operator? What are/were the biggest difficulties? Where did you start your school(s), and did you do so alone? What were the costs involved?
It'd be great to read your stories (hopefully success stories Smile

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

I-m considering it. BUt the long list of paperwork that-s required is putting me off. I can-t start until next year though, I-m in the middle of immigration paperwork now

Kootvela · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 513 Location: Lithuania

My story is on my blog. It's linked to my profile.

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:54 pm Post subject:

Have run one.

Have worked in several that gave me a bird's eye view of what the owner dealt with.

Would not start my own, for love, money, or anything else you could give me.

Best,
Justin

ESL Hobo · Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 262

I have often thought of it and done some estimates. But I wouldn't do it unless I had a partner I could trust to handle all the business end and complaints.