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Q: NDI-positive or negative experiences?

I'm interested in what people think about this school. I've heard both good and bad things but I'd like a few more opinions on the matter.

 

Thanks everyone in advance.

14 years 6 weeks ago in  Teaching & Learning - China

 
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What's NDI?

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From what I hear it's a pretty busy job. Work every weekend and you have to teach young kids which can be exhausting for some folks. I have a friend who just worked there for two years and then she took my position at my former university. She said the days off suck (usually mondays or wednesdays) and the work is a little stressful. She would rather be at a university and work at NDI part-time. Otherwise, i'd say it's one of the better training schools in China.  

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this is the best institution i have worked for in china number 1 in my books

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Why did you leave?

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It is really going to depend on which city you are talking about. They are operated as franchises so each city is different.

 

For example in Chengdu, they don't really have a kids program. Their contracts call for 25 hours, but they rarely hit that amount. Usually about 18 classes per week. 

 

The key thing to remember is they are a business. As with most training schools they only care about the cash.

 

Days off do suck, and you will be working every weekend for the next year.

 

PM if you want more detailed info.

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