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      4.0

      79% would recommend to a friend

      (1,202 total reviews)
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      Adele Bai

      82% approve of CEO

      76% positive business outlook

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      English 1 has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,202 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The English 1 employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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      1.0
      Dec 28, 2020

      RUN!

      English teacher
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      Pros

      easy to get into the country, they know how to process and prepare paperwork efficiently the kids were great

      Cons

      Hours, salary, benefits, management, do i need to go on?

      4.0
      Dec 22, 2020

      Solid Place to Start if you are a new teacher in China

      English teacher
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      Pros

      Great Resources when first arriving. Ok benefits and generally professional work environment

      Cons

      Relatively low pay for similar work at other training centers. High turnover of staff.

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      English 1 Response
      5y
      Thank you four your review and recommending us as an employer. We are happy to hear that you had a positive onboarding experience and that you received the resources needed when you first arrived in Shanghai. As a company, we are very proud of our comprehensive onboarding program. In regards to salaries, we continuously review them to ensure they keep in mind cost of living and competitiveness within the market, however your feedback is appreciated. We wish you continued success in the next step of your career.
      4.0
      Dec 21, 2020

      A Good Place to Start Your Career

      Foreign teacher
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      Pros

      Pay was good relative to cost of living. Housing was good was taken care of by HR. The work place provided a safe and supportive environment to foreign teachers. It's great place to learn and grow, and for foreigners Urumqi is a really good place to get out of your comfort zone. It's a lot about what you are willing to put into it. If you are willing to make some effort to learn basic Chinese, go to parks and talk to people, go check out some places that aren't listed on the map, then you will have an amazing experience. I had an amazing time there and that was because I spent a lot of time looking for new places to go to in my off time and spending time learning about the culture.

      Cons

      Very few foreigners in the city and security checks can be a hassle. Big culture shock and difficult to adapt if you aren't willing to put the time in to learn. Many teachers struggle because they expect to arrive and be treated like royalty. This is not the way it works though and this leaves many teachers to be demoralized very early on. In EF Urumqi you need to put the time in, both in work and outside of work. I learned this after 4 years being here.

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      English 1 Response
      5y
      Thank you for taking time to post and share your positive EF experience. We wish you continued success.
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