Chinese schools are more or less like bad slot machines, they never pay out. I'm not surprised by any of this. Most private schools say they will offer housing, but they don't. They in fact have no apartments within their ownership. They simply give you a monthly apartment stipend, which does not cover the initial costs. I spoke of this in another post. Private schools never provide an apartment, they simply give you a monthly allowance. You will be forced to pay security and any other fees. Could end up costing you a thousand dollars or more before you've even gotten paid a dime, a thousand American dollars.

Don't teach at private schools, that's the answer.