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[trika]

Hello everyone!

I was just wondering if anyone has ever heard of, or worked for New Jordan International school in Wuhan city in Hub bei Province? I have been offered a great looking contract there, and I cannot seem to find any reviews for this school. Any feedback would be very much appreciated!

Thanks!

Trika

[Kirkpatrick]

I intrviewed with them this past Saturday and I have friends that work there... They told me it is a zoo. Also they will only pay 7,000 rmb for 25 classroom hours.. You will also work Saturdays, while commuting all over the city. Tom

[vikuk]

So why on earth did you interview with them - and why do those friends work there

[trika]

hmmm, they are offering me 6000rmb. I know that is not alot, but they are also providing free accomodation, free working meals, free Mandarin lessons,and a free lesson of my choice in wither tai chi, chinese hand writing, or Chinese drawing...so I think that makes up for it....

I was offered a contract for another school, and they only offered 4000rmb!
hmmmmm....

[vikuk]

(Depending on hours)both wages are an insult.
As you can read the going wage for Jordan is 7,000 - and Jobs whould come with accomodation and many companies offer the lessons crap - they've already tried to cheat you out of a 1,000 before you've even started!!!!!!!

Folk thinking they've got a choice offer because thay'll be paid with a few classes really does drive the standard working conditions down for the rest of us - by the sum of 1,000/month in this case. Turning up in your new employment - and undercutting the wages of fellow teachers by such a sum won't help make you a very popular co-worker

[cj750nomad]

I think even accepting 7K is a factor in driving prices down.

[Orrin]

I agree. 7K for 25 hours sucks!

[Shan-Shan]

[njwebb]

I, too have been offered the same deal: 6000RMB, accomdation inc. 3500 for flights (because it's a shorter contract) and free lessons etc.

I know that you said we are being cheated out of this money but I have no TEFL qualification and limited teaching experience in England. I only want to go for a 5 month contract and I have not found a better offer as most schools want me for a year. Do you still think that we should ask for more? I was offered 4500 at a middle school, asked for more and they said they'd hired someone else, dont' think that's a good tactic.

I want to start January to February so my time is running out to sign a contract if I want a working visa to go out with. Any advice?

[Orrin]

Don't expect any more if you are only going to stay for a 5 month contract. You'd probably do better if you were to sign a part-time contract for 125 to 150 per hour.

[Kibbs]

Is this the one run by Tim and Jeff Chen from Taiwan? If so, there is no amount of money you should accept for this position. I wont elaborate here, PM me if you want.

[njwebb]

No, well, no on my account. I have been in contact with Emily Liuson with regards to working in Wuhan, China. I have been in touch with an ex-worker and they have nothing but good words about them.

New Jordan started in Taiwan though I believe so perhaps I should know from you...

[trika]

Hey! I'm going to work in Wuhan in January also! how exciting!!

[trika]

It's been about a week so far since I've started workiing for New Jordan!
I love it so far!! The training isnt the greatest, they just read to you, I'm more of a habds on learner, but it was easy to pick up. The kids are great! and the other chinese teachers are very helpful and friendly!

[Kibbs]

Newbie Alert!

Please spare us mr/mrs "Its only been a week" Make a comment worth its weight after you've at least got your third paycheck. Jeesh..