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SaharaDesert · Joined: 05 Nov 2008 Posts: 260

I just came across the advertisment on Dave's ESL website for this school in Al Ain as they need teachers.

I checked out their website but I have never heard of this school ??
Does anyone have any information regarding Manor Hall International School in AL Ain ?

Thanks.

Gus Barkley · Joined: 26 Aug 2010 Posts: 78

I was hoping someone with better info would respond. All I can say is that my friend's children go there and my friend is quite happy with the place.

That's far from a truly informed opinion but given the number of scams and psuedo-schools out there it's worth noting that this place seems to have a genuine curriculum.

Maria Redwine · Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 13

Personally, I would prefer to work for employers who know the difference between a principle and a principal when they advertise jobs. As a parent, I would never entrust the education of my children to managers who care so little for the niceties of language. To what standards will they hold their teachers accountable?

I would also be extremely reluctant to allow an organization with a plagiarized mission statement to teach honesty to my children (See thread on UAE lacks principles here).

Finally, I would be put off by the salary details -- look at how little they are willing to pay for their 'principles'.'

123Loto · Joined: 14 Aug 2006 Posts: 160

How much are they offering?

helmsman · Joined: 13 Aug 2006 Posts: 58 Location: GCC

This school would suit only someone new to teaching or very desperate. A recent graduate might put in a year to get experience and research the local market. This is one of half a dozen low-caliber institutions in the area that exist solely to make a profit for their owners under the guise of providing education.

Maria Redwine · Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 13

"Monthly compensation of $1600 to $2200" (quote from ESL cafe job ad.)
That's what's offered to teachers by this company.

The 'principle'salary was marginally higher.

Of COURSE they're not part of an internationally affiliated organization.
They'd get their basic spelling right first!

Now they've deleted previous ads. Do a manor search or principle search. They're gone. No matter. We've captured their presence here.