Hope this helps!
- 2013-07-12
Split schedules with fines for being late - I would not work there!
I found this on from a google search. I left out the first paragraph:
DWW English can't keep teachers, here's why - they lie...a lot. The most obvious: Scheduling.
You will be working an early morning-late afternoon split schedule. 3 of 3 teachers were on this schedule when the author was there. They will say it is only a temporary situation - they are lying. You will be working a split schedule indefinitely, or whenever needed, and you will be fired if you can not.
Off-location jobs are common, as is working in two different training centers in the same day. The training centers are 7 Metro stops apart and you need to transfer. You are not paid for travel costs or time.
In addition to horrid scheduling, DWW English deducts pay from their foreign teachers for being late - even 1 minute late. It's in the contract.
Charges are as follows:
1-5 minutes late: 80 RMB
6-20 minutes late: 150 RMB
21-30 minutes late: 250RMB
31 minutes or more 500 RMB
Afternoon split schedule starts at the peak of rush hour. You will run a minute at times.
Every time you do you will be charged $13. The office staff, though seemingly sweet, is absolutely merciless.
Other negatives about DWW English Guangzhou: The training centers are only two rooms and empty (no more than 50 students total go there), David pays only 500 RMB per visa - teachers take care of the making the visa, the contract has 18 deductions to your pay, but doesn't one bonus.
Lastly, the bathrooms are actually in the tiny centers - toilet paper isn't allowed to flushed , resulting in the training centers often smelling like feces.
At the time this was written, summer 2013, DWW English had no teachers who had been teaching there for over 3 months. This speaks volumes on the work environment DWW English Guangzhou offers.
You will have to delude yourself into thinking how you're being treated by DWW English Guangzhou is acceptable - it's absolutely not.
In short - Do not waste any time with DWW English Guangzhou.
Just an Observation
- 2013-07-09
I've heard nothing about them personally, but they do have an alarming number of adverts looking for teachers.
This is most often a sign that there is something going on at a training center, especially if a center is constantly looking for teachers, and not just on a 6 month or yearly basis.
They appear to have trouble keeping teachers.
http://www.chinaesljob.com/jobs-at/dww-english/
http://www.esl-job-china.com/job_chengshi.asp?proid=6
http://www.abroadesl.com/index.php/tag/dww-english/
From this site:
School -- Guangzhou -- DWW English -- 3 July 2013
ESL Training Center in downtown Guangzhou, China! 11000 RMB/month+Benefits!! 24 hours/week (No Office Hours)! Teach small groups of adults! One to one adults and kids! Plane tickets, Work Visa, .
School -- Guangzhou -- DWW English -- 2 July 2013
ESL Training Center in downtown Guangzhou, China! 11000 RMB/month+Benefits!! 24 hours/week (No Office Hours)! Teach small groups of adults! One to one adults and kids! Plane tickets, Work Visa, ...
School -- Guangzhou -- DWW English -- 30 June 2013
ESL Training Center in Guangzhou, China! 11000 RMB/month+Benefits!! 24 hours/week (No Office Hours)! Small groups of adults! One to one adults and kids! Plane tickets, Work Visa, Insurance, and Paid ..
School -- Guangzhou -- DWW English -- 29 June 2013
ESL Training Center in Guangzhou, China! 11000 RMB/month+Benefits!! 24 hours/week (No Office Hours)! Small groups of adults! One to one adults and kids! Plane tickets, Work Visa, Insurance, and Paid ...
School -- Guangzhou -- DWW English -- 28 June 2013
ESL Training Center in Guangzhou, China! 11000 RMB/month+Benefits!! 24 hours/week (No Office Hours)! Small groups of adults! One to one adults and kids! Plane tickets, Work Visa, Insurance, and Paid ...
School -- Guangzhou: 11000 RMB/Month! 24 hours/week (No Office Hours)! ESL Training Center! -- DWW English -- 26 June 2013
ESL Training Center in Guangzhou, China! 11000 RMB/month+Benefits!! 24 hours/week (No Office Hours)! Small groups of adults! One to one adults and kids! Plane ti
The pay is well below average for Guangzhou.
Perhaps someone who's worked at DWW English Guangzhou can shed some light on the situation there.
I've noticed they've been advertising quite a lot lately. The job sounds prime, almost too good to be true. Does anyone have any personal experience or feedback regarding DWW English in Guangzhou?
School -- Guangzhou
By:DWW English <dwwcarey@gmail.com>
Date: 6 July 2013
ESL Training Center in downtown Guangzhou, China! 11000 RMB/month+Benefits!! 24 hours/week (No Office Hours)! Teach small groups of adults! One to one adults and kids!
Plane tickets, Work Visa, Insurance, and Paid Holidays all provided!
We always PAY ON TIME, provide free training, all necessary teaching materials, class schedules, and a nurturing and positive working environment! We make the experience as convenient as possible for all of our teachers!
We are looking for native English ESL teachers to teach starting ASAP (preferably in Guangzhou already).
To make the application process faster, please attach a copy of your RESUME, PASSPORT, RECENT PICTURE, TELEPHONE NUMBER, and SKYPE NAME to your application.
Positions available immediately.
Contact Carey:
Phone: 18664841044
Email: dwwcarey@gmail.com
Website: www.dww-e.com
Skype: dww.english