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JasonT · Joined: 15 May 2009 Posts: 14

Hi,

I just got offered a job by Aston English School and I wanna know what people have to say about it, so if u worked there or just what you heard about it?

For people that worked there I have a few questions. 1. What were the accommodations like?(I know they wouldn't be great, but still) 2. Are there any good areas to go to from the locations they offer or all they all the same?? The utensils you get is that just it?? Is there internet in your room or just at school for a limited time?? I guess to sum up what were living conditions like and how much did you have to pay each month for your apartment?? Do they pay for your flight over or just for your flight back?? Lastly how was the school in general??

Now this isn't about Aston English School, but China in general. I wanna go over as China is the only place I can teach with a college diploma and TESOL. I would like to know what I should expect and be brutally honest. Though I ain't expecting much. Also what are the costs for basic grocery items just like an example would be cool. Also this may be a weird question, but are you able to make money off this or is it just for the experience really and you are kinda living the poor man life(this can relate to working for Aston as well) and lastly was it a fun experience ?

Totemic · Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 118 Location: Nanjing

You really ought to do a search buddy, there's loads of info on this board about every question you've asked. Just type "Aston" into the search engine and you'll find heaps of stuff.

JasonT · Joined: 15 May 2009 Posts: 14

I have been using it and found some good info. I would just like the specific questions I asked to be answered that's all.

vikuk · Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 1842

Totemic · Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 118 Location: Nanjing

Sonnibarger · Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 320 Location: Wuhan

In Wuhan they will farm you out to a ton of different schools... lots of time on the bus... pay less than most other training schools..

JasonT · Joined: 15 May 2009 Posts: 14

hmm, ok. I guess from what Totemic was saying is that it's Not a great school , but I could do worse. Well if anyone else has anything to add it would be much appreciated.

Well a question for Totemic is how much did you have to pay for taxes and apartment bill(gas,electicity, etc.). Also internet I guess is only at the school, any idea on how much a local service provider is??

nickpellatt · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 1522

I know you have asked for answers to specific questions...but your questions are a bit too general for the detailed answers you seek. Aston have more than one school in more than one town...they may differ wildly, as will accomodations and standards.

Re flights...doesnt the contract you have been offered specify this? Often though...its just a flight home thats paid for...

I just wanted to add that whilst you state your expectations are low to none...you will probably find things much better than you imagine...living conditions arent the same as at home, but they are very tolerable for most people...again this depends a lot on where you are of course.

Cost of living is very very low ... you mention costs of groceries, but in honesty, when I was in China I didnt worry about such things because salaries are enough to eat out pretty much all the time. This doesnt extend to eating in western restaurants ... but you can pretty much take every meal outside in Chinese places, and still earn enough to smoke and drink yourself to death if thats your thing.

Im sure you will have a great time