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[southchick]

I am another who would love to hear some RECENT first-hand experiences with EF schools in Jakarta. Interested in work hours, any visa/immigration problems (esp. for new teacher with bachelor degree--not in English--and with CELTA cert) and just general work atmosphere.

Thanks!

[BuGil]

There's nothing ridiculous about wanting English teachers in your country to be properly qualified, but doesn't requiring all teachers to have an English/Education degree make the majority of English teachers already working in Indonesia illegal? And it doesn't take into account the fact that a teacher with some experience but without an English/Education degree is just as likely to be a good teacher than an English/Education graduate without experience.

[Georgeisnthere]

If the DOS is a guy by the name of Sam Rosenbloom then I can say that he seems like an honest chap. I went there for an interview recently and was made to feel most welcome - there was a friendly feel to the place.
I didn't accept the job, so I don't know first hand about their visas and stuff, but Mr. Rosenbloom is from the UK himself, so I would assume he makes sure his staff are all legal (one would hope).
On the downside, he mentioned that he supports Man Utd, but hey, no one's perfect!

[BuGil]

I agree that he sounds like someone I'd like to work with (I never thought I'd say that about a Utd fan!). I went for another job in the end too, but I would have been happy to have worked there. They're probably opening two new schools soon, so they must be doing something right.