Do I have a better chance in Russia?

[porter1]

steve416 wrote:
> I have worked in Russia but not WE (I've never really applied to WE so I
> can't provide much comparison).
>
> There are a growing number of schools in and around Moscow and depending on
> what you teach you may be able to get employed at an okay school. I was
> hired as a new grad at a school in Moscow, it was far from perfect but in
> the greater scheme of things it was a good experience.
>
> Please do keep in mind the current economic situation when looking at
> contracts. Even contracts with amounts stated in foreign currencies will
> be payed in rubles if paid into a local bank account (they will marked
> against the central bank exchange rate). Some schools apparently pay into
> foreign bank accounts, I don't understand the legality of all this. The
> details of this sort of contract are important so read carefully. Also do
> some research into the tax situation. New foreign employees in Russia face
> a steep tax rate though many schools will pay taxes on your behalf.
>
> Lastly as alluded to by previous posters living on the economy in Russia
> would be no fun. When it comes to eating cheaply it is not Asia.
>
> Hope that was helpful!

What schools were you successful at as a newbie?

[steve416]

Check out BISM, EIS and AIS (antlantic international not anglo-american) they (I believe) all do some variation of the English National Curriculum. Other place might be willing to take you as well but those are the places I have heard of picking up NQT's.

[shebestova]

Thanks so much for the information! Everyone has been a tremendous help!