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extradross · Joined: 23 Apr 2010 Posts: 81

Been offered, out of the blue-after a rather mediocre 15 minute interview a position with this school via a South African recruiter. Basic salary-6900.00 per month +3500.00 'monthly allowance'. Before anybody says 'try the search facility' -I did. Wasn't working! Is this worth pursuing? is it real?

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:49 am Post subject:

No...and....no!

NCTBA

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

When I arrived in the UAE in 1992, I was paid over 10,000 a month plus benefits - with an MA. But, I think that should answer the question. (presuming that you have a BA, a TEFL cert if it is for EFL, and a bit of experience)

I've never heard of these people, but if that is a scam, it must be a joke. Laughing

VS

helenl · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1202

Wesgreen in Sharjah is a real school (in that it has a building and students) but I only have 3rd or 4th hand info and it is several years old. The person I knew about stayed because their spouse had a "decent" job with HCT and they were looking to keep busy in their profession and get paid better than language school wages.

Amira02 · Joined: 25 Aug 2010 Posts: 1

My husband recently worked there. He was frustrated with the absolute lack of discipline with many of the kids and the administration on a daily basis. Every day he had a new tale. He wouldn't go back if he were offered three times the money.