Posted by
mod_83
19 yrs ago
Hi,
I've arrived in HK having been accepted onto the government Native English Tutor scheme... 'Scheme' being the operative word, as I've still not found a school.
They've sent me the spreadsheet of schools still seeking NETs and I'm applying directly...
I've lived/worked in HK before but I have two questions:
*Can anyone recommend any alternative teaching programmes which are as well paid? Or alternative jobs, even, for someone with experience in the charitable and teaching sector but no Cantonese!
*Can I apply for a work visa before finding a job? As lots of adverts want HKID or work visa before I'm even considered...
Many thanks!!
T =o)
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Unfortunately you need a sponsoring company (or school) to apply for a work visa. So that can only be done once you have found a job.
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So I figured... Thanks evildeeds...
Anyone have any better options than the NET programme or have any advice about finding a decent school in Kowloon/HK Island?
Thanks!
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Cheers PM
Am already painfully aware of HK's bureaucracy as I've worked here before.
The EMB interviewed me, I've been accepted onto the scheme and turned up in HK knowing I hadn't signed a contract with a school. I rejected a number of interviews as the schools were way too far up in the NT. I'm now working thru a spreadsheet emailed to me by Phoebe Yu at the EMB.
Am on a tourist visa for now.
Cheers!
T =o)
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Cheers PM
Am already painfully aware of HK's bureaucracy as I've worked here before.
The EMB interviewed me, I've been accepted onto the scheme and turned up in HK knowing I hadn't signed a contract with a school. I rejected a number of interviews as the schools were way too far up in the NT. I'm now working thru a spreadsheet emailed to me by Phoebe Yu at the EMB.
Am on a tourist visa for now.
Cheers!
T =o)
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It's Phoebe Mok and I suggest you ring her at the EDB or Stephen Lai. It all sounds very odd but, as they say, the wheels are slow and the schools are many:-) First tour, I would expect the NTs but you might get lucky! If you have a Primary or Secondary Dip Ed/BEd, there are the International schools and ESF.
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You shouldn't have come before having secured a job. Best thing is to sit tight at home and keep bombarding EDB with emails/phonecalls.You will eventually find a job, I'm sure, but because u came before you signed a contract your airfare will not be refunded to you.
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Cheers guys...
I had to come to HK in mid-August for various reasons, if I'm to stay at all.
It's my understanding I would've had my flight refunded either way, but I actually came from London by train, which totally confused the EMB (the tickets actually worked out cheaper!)
I'll charm Pheobe on Monday and see what happens - thanks for your help... Though it'd be great to have NESTA give me a hand, they won't let me join until I'm an actual NET!
Cheers!
T=o)
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I'm surprised you still haven't found a school. I heard 500 nets were returning (mainly back to Canada/Australia) because of the high dollar issue. Good luck, I could only stand being a net for a year before I had to give it up, good money or no good money, the school staff were horrendous.
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