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[tstuts4679]

Hello Group:
 I was wondering if anyone could give me any info. on this school?
It's in Harbin.
Thanks for your help and have a great day !

[George]

http://www.willexcel.com/English/Frames/School_Top.htm

http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/china-info/index.pl?noframes;read=948

Nothing much else on Google. I notice they also have a branch in Jinan.  I probably should check that out.

[tstuts4679]

Thanks George !
The first site you listed is where I'd heard of them.
The second site was new to me though. Lot's of interesting info. on a lot of topics.
Have a great day!

[AMonk]

Just saw a good review of Harbin schools at http://michaelchessyip.blogspot.com .  Try him out for further info.

[tstuts4679]

Thanks AMONK:
 There was alot of info there that I hadn't read about yet.
I was surprised to see this school stated as being on a black list. That's the first I've heard that. Everyone else has had good things to say about it so far.
 There were parts of his blog that I thought came across as negetive. He doesn't make Harbin sound to good yet, others that have commented on it make it sound anywhere from alright to it being a nice place...
 I lived in Italy for 2 1/2years and found the thing I liked best was the differences.
From the culture , to just everyday life. It was a learning experiance and I didn't go there with the expectations of things being like in the States so I guess I wasn't all wiged out when things weren't. I loved learning a new way of life ! I have to say that when it comes to living,the Italians have us beat all to hell ! They know how to enjoy life and that comes first along with family. Work and everything else comes second as it should be. They are not obsessed with punching that all to important time clock to the exclusion of everything else.
Thanks again for the link and more info.
Have a great day !

[cheekygal]

It could depend on personal experience. I worked for a company before and I had quite a good experience with it. Where as couple of other teachers who worked with me didn't have much good to say about the company. I try to be always objective when it comes to giving reviews and with the other two teachers I know where that company failed and where the teachers failed. Some places are indeed should be blacklisted and closed down. But for some it depends...
Why don't you try to contact teachers working for that school at the moment? You can always write to that school, talk to them - it's not like you are going to accept the position right away.

[Raoul F. Duke]

Personally, I like references of FORMER teachers...they have more freedom to say what they really think.

As much as possible try to get mulitple opinions. One bad opinion should not blacklist a school. Several probably should.

[tstuts4679]

As always , great info. and suggestions.
I'm trying to get ahold of some people who have taught there to see what they have to say. If anyone knows of anybody that has or is teaching there, I'd love to hear from them.
Thanks again and have a great day!

[psd4fan]

I saw some guests were looking at this threas so if anyone is seriously looking into this school pm or email me. I am still here after 4.5 years and enjoying the school and the city. I will be happy to answer any questions about the good and the not so good.

FYI I get zero in compensation for doing this.

[Raoul F. Duke]

PSD,

Glad this school has worked so well for you.
Note that Guests can neither access our Private Messaging system nor see your e-mail address...which is as it should be, and is done largely for your protection.

This is one of the many benefits only available to those who actually join The Saloon.

[psd4fan]

My badstupid. Didn't think of that.