Ever thought about working in Russia? Be very careful if you do, and especially with English First Moscow. They will rip you off, leave you homeless and penniless, not hold fast to the contract, and will abuse your rights if you do not know them.

English First Moscow (Ivor G[edited]), they are currently the subject of court procedures and investigation by the Russian procurator (district attorney) with regards to abuse of the labour law, registration and visa violations.

These matters have gone to the HQ in Switzerland, but English First, they are no better than any of the other schools one may apply to, and this is not a first for them either, as they are quite experienced at it. The office staff are mainly Russian, and abusive and rude beyond belief, and there are very few representaives there for the native teachers in question.

They have lost all their contracts, they have no work for the teachers, and they will put you in shitty accommodation with users of alcohol and drugs. Once you arrive, then you are on your own, and any problems one may have, they dont care one iota.

They have work there for a few of their core teachers, and what scraps are left over are thrown to the others.

I would be very careful about this and research it through first before coming, and ask your Embassy if they have had any complaints regarding the company.

I would seriously take these suggestions on board before you committ yourself.