Hi

I taught in China two years ago through Buckland. I too thought I was going to teach in Guangxi province. When I arrived i spent three days at the offices in Yangshuo waiting for what I thought would be a school in that province. Well come Friday I was told that I was being sent to a school in Zhuzhuo in Hunan province. This place was like Pitsburgh, factories and railway yards everywhere. I was dumped in Shitsville where I spent five months. When I had problems with the school Owen Buckland said he would sort it out which he never did. Do yourself a favour and contact schools directly so you know what you are letting yourself in for. Ask to speak to current and former teachers. Even though the place was shit I made some great friends. Definetly go to China, but make sure you do tons of research on the school, area etc. Good luck!!

> Michell,
> As to the agency, Buckland gruop, I have a little knowledge of them.
> I do not think the agency means much to you. A good salary and
> welfare programme is virtually important to you.

> Guang Xi or jiang xi is nice, the former is better. but make sure you
> are asked to work in big cities, like Gui Ling, Nan Chang.

I have been offered a 5 month teaching contract with the Buckland Group in either Guangxi or Jiangxi, has anyone knowledge of this company and/or the area? Also, any opinions on whether or not the rabies jab is essential?