Thank you for your comments. I have really appreciated the feedback from colleagues on this site.

It is a pity that the school has not been brought to the attention of the authorities. In all the "research" I have done, there is no-one who has anything good to say about it.

Is it legal to use people with no credentials to teach in Slovakia? What about the children?

The website says the school has been going for ten years. I wonder how it stays open under these conditions?

Thanks Tacticus,

One does wonder if one has made the right decision. I am so grateful to all those who have posted.

I followed up on all the suggestions for finding more information and feel horrified that I may have ended up there!

I wonder why there are no reviews on this school, considering the issues that have come to light?

Thank you, everyone, for your responses. I have been working my way down the lists of advice and as most of you have indicated, the warning signs are there. In finding answers to the questions you have posed, I think I can safely say it would be a mistake to go there.

Thank you all for your input. I have made the decision not to sign the contract and I think I have had a lucky escape.

Thank you all for your responses. I am feeling very insecure at the moment and all advice is helpful.

I agree that I need to speak to present/future staff. That has been one of my concerns - so far I have not had any contact details.

As for admin, I have only spoken to the Director on Skype and presumably she will still be there in Sept?? I have found out that she is also the owner of the school.

If anyone is working there at present and would like to correspond, I owuld be so grateful.

Please help!

I have three more days in which to make a decision. This is my first overseas application.

The region looks wonderful. I have reservations about:

1. Salary E1600. Can I live on that?
2. Accommodation: I cannot get details, e.g photos. Just "suitable accommodation".
3. The director says they have "limited" resources and asked whether I am resourceful. I am, but how resourceful will I need to be?
4. It is a "new" school, but the website says it has been going for ten years. The website is outdated.
5. I asked for contact with present staff but although the director didnt say NO, she has not facilitated contact.

What would experienced teachers out there do?

Can anyone give me any information about this school? I am anxious about a few things with regard to working there, but don't want to give up a job offer and then regret it.