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Gerhard E. Jene · Joined: 16 May 2003 Posts: 43 Location: London

Has anyone heard of this school? I filled in the application they sent me and returned it to them. Since then I have not heard back from them.
Is this the norm for them? I did send an email about a couple of weeks later to confirm the reception of the application and even with that I failed to get an email. Just curious.

Richfilth · Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 225 Location: Warszawa

Which ECSC are you referring to? Which town?

Jack Walker · Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 412

I've worked at the ESCS in Katowice a few times in the past.

I think it all depends on the specific branch.The one I worked at was small and bit unorganized.They were paying 40 zl for 60 minutes.

I got tired of that salary and only worked there off and on in 2004 and again in 2007.I agreed to work there for one month in June 2007(a company class) as the wife and I were preparing for a summer car journey to Finland and I needed money for petrol.

They also had most of their classes at companies and with private individuals so I was running around on buses very early in the morning as those company people like to have classes before work. Cool

Gerhard E. Jene · Joined: 16 May 2003 Posts: 43 Location: London

Sorry Rich. I forget which town it was in. It has been more than 1 1/2 months since I replied. Since I have not heard from them in all this time I had eliminated the email that I got from them.

Jack Walker · Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 412

That's probably a good idea.Just move on.

Gerhard E. Jene · Joined: 16 May 2003 Posts: 43 Location: London

I just got a surprise email just last week from this school. They say teachers earn 24-30 zloties per teaching hour depending on experience and qualifications.
I knew I had the application printed off and thought destroyed. But it wasn't. The address given on the form was in Tarnow. At least I can get my feet wet with this position. Any advice as to milk bars or the likes when it comes to places to eat? Thanks.

hrvatski · Joined: 16 Nov 2008 Posts: 270

OMG this school is ripping the hell off native speakers.

lundjstuart · Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 211 Location: Warsaw, Poland

24-30 Zl an hour? I will hire you to do my classes at that rate!
Look the other way with this school! 30zl is for about 30mins of work depending on your experience!

Jack Walker · Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 412

Gerhard E. Jene · Joined: 16 May 2003 Posts: 43 Location: London

Thanks guys. That is why I posted this message to ask. I got a TESOL certificate in 2006. Have been trying to find a job preferably in Europe. If that is the case with this school, then I will have to let them know that I am unable to take the position.
The only thing is, I do not have a degree. So I had thought that the pay was reasonable enough. Especially since it would be more than $3 Cdn above the minimum wage here in Ontario. Unless you can point me to another school that will pay a more reasonable wage for someone without a degree and no experience.

simon_porter00 · Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 505 Location: Warsaw, Poland

Anywhere in Warsaw. Turn up with CV and certificate and all bits and pieces for work visa (assuming that you're American) and get a job which will pay comfortably more then that.