Concordia International School Shanghai any info please?
Concordia International School Shanghai any info please?
Hello All,
Just wondering about the cost of living in Shanghai and how the work life balance is at this school. Also how is it for American kids at this school will they integrate well or not? How is the school? Are employees happy and how is the turn over rate? Any additional info would be greatly appreciated.
Also on their website they mentioned early decision bonus? Do they pay for you to tell them you are coming back or not or just if you are returning?
Just wondering about the cost of living in Shanghai and how the work life balance is at this school. Also how is it for American kids at this school will they integrate well or not? How is the school? Are employees happy and how is the turn over rate? Any additional info would be greatly appreciated.
Also on their website they mentioned early decision bonus? Do they pay for you to tell them you are coming back or not or just if you are returning?
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Cost of living is not bad. My friends who work there seem to enjoy it and seem to get out and about, although they are hard workers naturally. American kids integrate well - the culture is Christian, but very accepting. My friends are Christian, but nowhere near over the top; however, it is a Christian school in ethos and outlook. Staff seem happy and turnover is not great. Those who share the school ethos tend to stay, because it really is a good school.
If you are Christian in name only, it might not be the school for you; like I said, though, it isn't a hard core Christian school in the Pentecostal or Baptist bent.
If you are Christian in name only, it might not be the school for you; like I said, though, it isn't a hard core Christian school in the Pentecostal or Baptist bent.
Just to add my 2 cents worth. I teach at one of Concordia's competitor schools. Concordia is a good set up. They are an american curriculum school with good standards and results. I know a few of the teachers who work there and they are all very happy working there. Turnover is low, most teachers stay for multiple contracts. That being said, it is a Christian school in every way. Bible verses posted in each classroom, etc. If you are not Christian, you may not find it to your liking, as the religious viewpoint permeates every aspect of school life.
VA75,
Concordia is very competitive because of the low turnover and they also fill a number of vacancies through the Lutheran school network.
Seoul Foreign School actually can have trouble filling their vacancies due to the strong religious aspect of the school and the country.
Concordia is not as religious as SFS but is becoming more so under the new head.
Concordia is very competitive because of the low turnover and they also fill a number of vacancies through the Lutheran school network.
Seoul Foreign School actually can have trouble filling their vacancies due to the strong religious aspect of the school and the country.
Concordia is not as religious as SFS but is becoming more so under the new head.
Re: Concordia International School Shanghai any info please?
[quote="PsychBean"]Hello All,
Just wondering about the cost of living in Shanghai and how the work life balance is at this school. Also how is it for American kids at this school will they integrate well or not? How is the school? Are employees happy and how is the turn over rate? Any additional info would be greatly appreciated.
Also on their website they mentioned early decision bonus? Do they pay for you to tell them you are coming back or not or just if you are returning?[/quote]
Shanghai's cost of living is high, but not in the stratosphere. The savings potential is high, so COL doesn't necessarily matter. Work/life balance is OK, but everyone works extremely hard, and is good at what they do. American kids integrate into the school just fine. It probably has the most "American" feel of any school in China. Educational standards at the school are very high. Try to find the school profile or annual report on the school's website. Admin is quite popular. Employees are very happy. Turnover is low. I believe something like 6-8 of 200 teachers are leaving this year. I'm not sure about the early decision bonus.
Just wondering about the cost of living in Shanghai and how the work life balance is at this school. Also how is it for American kids at this school will they integrate well or not? How is the school? Are employees happy and how is the turn over rate? Any additional info would be greatly appreciated.
Also on their website they mentioned early decision bonus? Do they pay for you to tell them you are coming back or not or just if you are returning?[/quote]
Shanghai's cost of living is high, but not in the stratosphere. The savings potential is high, so COL doesn't necessarily matter. Work/life balance is OK, but everyone works extremely hard, and is good at what they do. American kids integrate into the school just fine. It probably has the most "American" feel of any school in China. Educational standards at the school are very high. Try to find the school profile or annual report on the school's website. Admin is quite popular. Employees are very happy. Turnover is low. I believe something like 6-8 of 200 teachers are leaving this year. I'm not sure about the early decision bonus.