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BigNorm · Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Posts: 14

I've read a lot about Berlitze and Bridge Linguatec. What are some of your thoughts on EF English First?

Don Alan · Joined: 11 Dec 2004 Posts: 150 Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Tell us your own.

matttheboy · Joined: 01 Jul 2003 Posts: 854 Location: Valparaiso, Chile

Last time i checked EF didn't have an english school in santiago only a recruitment centre for sending chileans to EF schools around the world. My experience in england with them was very positive except when they stopped buying the daily 'paper for the staffroom on cost grounds. B*stards.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

EF runs a good ship in Mexico City. They are franchises aren't they? If so, then it probably depends much more on the DOS and ownership then generalismos

BigNorm · Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Posts: 14

Actually EF English First does have a school in Santiago. It's located on the boarder of Providencia and Las Condes. I taught there for about eleven months. In all, my experience with EF was very positive. You do, however, have to deal with it being a franchise...... each school is privately owned. And that they tend to be more about quantity rather than quality.

eileen · Joined: 15 May 2004 Posts: 71

I know two people that used to work there, both said it was a fine place to work. Both now work for another place, but I think it's because they wanted visas, national ID card, etc.

eva646 · Joined: 06 Feb 2005 Posts: 10

Hey guys,

im currently teaching at EF in Santiago and really
like it. THe students and the staff are great. I know
that Executive English Solutions -EES- is looking
for experienced teachers as well. good luck!

Breezee · Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 19 Location: Chile

I would definetely NOT recommend Executive English Solutions (EES). If you have any question feel free to pm me. Otherwise...just take my word as a previous employee. Breezee

BigNorm · Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Posts: 14

I used to work for EF in Santiago. Tell Tom and Erik I said hello.

Norm

Breezee · Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 19 Location: Chile

So how's the pay at English First?

I think I've heard it's around $5000 and you have to have a TEFL/CELT plus experience. Does that seem to be current information?

Bernie · Joined: 03 Dec 2004 Posts: 20

Just thought I'd add my two cents in favour of EF. I can only speak for the Stgo. operation in Providencia.

The work environment and management are really friendly and supportive. I had a really positive experience there.

Good luck.