American International School of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa

 
Evaluation 1).
 
 
Academic integrity of American International School of Johannesburg
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Effectiveness of administration at American International School of Johannesburg  
Academic and disciplinary support provided  
Director's involvement in academics at American International School of Johannesburg  
Fair and equitable treatment by board and director  
American International School of Johannesburg has adequate educational materials on hand  
Attitude of local community towards foreigners  
Cost of living in relation to salary at American International School of Johannesburg  
Satisfaction with housing at American International School of Johannesburg  
Community offers a variety of activities at American International School of Johannesburg  
Availability and quality of local health care at American International School of Johannesburg  
Assistance with visas, shipping and air travel  
Extra-curricular load is reasonable at American International School of Johannesburg  
Security / personal safety at American International School of Johannesburg  


Comments:
The current school and HR directors at American International School of Johannesburg are not very supportive. They do not care about overseas hires and do little to support them. I’d go as far to say that both directors are on a power trip....

Most currently vacant jobs at American International School of Johannesburg are being filled by cheaper local hires whether they are competent or not, just to save money....

The current board is also making changes without regard to best educational practices. They recently upped our maximum class size from 15 to 20 without even consulting teachers....

After much discussion (from concerned parents and teachers) they agreed to give grade bands (not every classroom) assistants if their numbers were above 18....

American International School of Johannesburg is also severely cutting back on professional development and....


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