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lulugirl27
Joined: 23 Nov 2010
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 Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 4:00 pm Post subject: Could I get some balanced, reasonable advice on Hanoi? |
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I currently live and teach at EF in Indonesia. For several reasons, I am considering trying out a new city, and I had thought of Hanoi (and had an offer from Washington English School there) before I went with this offer.
I realize these forums are not the final word on a school or a city; everyone has very different opinions and experiences.
I would like to know if anyone knows about these English schools in Hanoi: Washington English, Golden Key, English Hanoi
I can't fine a website per se for EF-Hanoi---I've heard they recently opened a branch there, but the EF site is for all the school, and it's hard to find out how to apply specifically for EF-Hanoi.
I am looking for a more cosmopolitan, international city than the one where I am currently living. I have heard all about the noise, traffic, etc. But is it a nice enough place to live? Easy to meet other ex-pats and are there decent bars, museums, galleries, etc?
Would love to hear what someone has to say, who isn't going to just complain and say only negative things!
Thanks. |
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just noel
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| Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 6:37 pm Post subject: Re: Could I get some balanced, reasonable advice on Hanoi? |
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| I currently live and teach at EF in Indonesia. For several reasons, I am considering trying out a new city, and I had thought of Hanoi (and had an offer from Washington English School there) before I went with this offer. |
The Washington school is ALWAYS hiring - but I've never met anyone who worked there. Hing.
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I realize these forums are not the final word on a school or a city; everyone has very different opinions and experiences. |
True. But we are respectful and understand differences.
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I would like to know if anyone knows about these English schools in Hanoi: Washington English, Golden Key, English Hanoi |
I know about Washington, a little of Golden Key, and nothing of English Hanoi.
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I can't fine a website per se for EF-Hanoi---I've heard they recently opened a branch there, but the EF site is for all the school, and it's hard to find out how to apply specifically for EF-Hanoi. |
Websites are very mis-leading, anyway.
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I am looking for a more cosmopolitan, international city than the one where I am currently living. |
This is not, Hanoi.
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I have heard all about the noise, traffic, etc. But is it a nice enough place to live? Easy to meet other ex-pats and are there decent bars, museums, galleries, etc?
Would love to hear what someone has to say, who isn't going to just complain and say only negative things!
Thanks. |
Come here first for a few days and try the city as a tourist.
Honestly, why haven't you tried the BIG schools? You mentioned small schools, that are always hiring, and that are not considered to be top-tier. |
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lulugirl27
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| Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 6:59 pm Post subject: could you recommend some of these bigger schools in Hanoi? |
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Come here first for a few days and try the city as a tourist.
Honestly, why haven't you tried the BIG schools? You mentioned small schools, that are always hiring, and that are not considered to be top-tier. |
Could you share what some of these bigger schools are? I have just started researching Hanoi---not easy to find a complete list of all the English schools in a particular city. I think I saw there are a few international schools in Hanoi, but they may be pretty competitive. The schools I mentioned are the ones I have come across on the internet. |
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Andy123
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As far as a big city goes you might have better luck in Saigon. Larger population, culture, night life, expats and schools. At the end of the day it is all about what you are looking for.
Just Noel gave the best advice. Come as a tourist for a few days. I have a feeling both cities may rattle your nerves with all the stimuli. |
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anubistaima
Joined: 02 Nov 2004
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Location: Thailand
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| Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:04 am Post subject: Re: Could I get some balanced, reasonable advice on Hanoi? |
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[quote="just noel"][quote="lulugirl27"]
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I am looking for a more cosmopolitan, international city than the one where I am currently living.
This is not, Hanoi.
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Agreed. Hanoi is far, far, far away from being cosmopolitan. Maybe in 100 years or so. |
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LettersAthruZ
Joined: 25 Apr 2010
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Location: North Viet Nam
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Well stated, all - I would never refer to Ha Noi as vibrant or exciting or really even possessing an urban atmosphere!!
Especially when, the times I crave bars, nightlife and a cosmopolitan feeling, I have to fly down to Ho Chi Minh City..... |
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Oh My God
Joined: 31 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:26 pm Post subject: Re: could you recommend some of these bigger schools in Hano |
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[quote="lulugirl27"]
Could you share what some of these bigger schools are? I have just started researching Hanoi---not easy to find a complete list of all the English schools in a particular city. I think I saw there are a few international schools in Hanoi, but they may be pretty competitive. The schools I mentioned are the ones I have come across on the internet.
Try this link, a bit dated but helpful;
http://saigonesl.com/Main_Directory_Pages/School_Listings_Page.htm |
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snollygoster
Joined: 04 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 3:00 pm Post subject: Big Schools-Hanoi |
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