Attention all job seeking teachers looking at schools in Greece: Beware of A-Z English primary and secondary school / David Wilson The school does not exist! It is a scam! This is an attempt to steal money! Do not send any money! The following is the correspondence verbatim in reverse order.

John Clark

March 17, 2005
Hello,Please if you think is a scam, fine and thank you,but please go and build your own school.I am not begging you for money ok.please for the last time keep your money,and look for those schools that bring you tho their country free of charge thank you for your time, David.(From www.davescafe.com job discussion Greece) http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/job/viewtopic.php?t=19618John Clark <jdc111@hotmail.com> wrote:Hello ?????????,I will post your letter verbatim on several EFL/ESL and Tesol web pages to get feedback from other teachers and to warn them of your scam. Thank you for being cooperative and sending me your letters and talking to me on the phone. I will be sure to warn as many people as possible to your dishonesty, criminality and blatant deception.Read the posting below, sound familiar?Feel free to contact me by phone or email, as you will see my name attached to all of the postings warning other teacher to stay away from you.Johnwelcome to creative academy.About the school,location and offerBrief History:Creative youths academy was founded in january2004,the school was a long dream of a famousteacher,DR.FREDICH BREMER,who has taught in so manyschools both in Europe and Africa.It was out of theexperiences he incurred during his teachingdays,coupled with the enormous love he developed onchildern and youths,that he was able to settle withcreative academy.The dream came true in january 2004after undergoing different processes.One of the motifsof the organisation is to assist in educating theunderpriviledged ones among us,that is why the schoolgives scholarships to such ones.Today many people fromdiffrent schools are trooping in to study with usbecause they consider us better.Creative youths academy is situated in the centre ofAthens.Athens is a beautiful old city with a largepopulation . The town is large enough to offer acosmopolitan atmosphere and a ready range of nightlifeand places to see, but small enough that its normallyeasy to get around on foot whether from the schoolto your apartment or from the local bar down to thenearest beach.Whether youve come looking for the fantastic food,culture, friendly people, weather, stunning scenery,nightlife, peace or just a chance to start outafresh somewhere new and face a different kind ofchallenge in life you can find it all in here inAthens. There are numerous job opportunities throughGreece (with nearly 100 language schools ) the cost ofliving is very low and the pace of life relaxinglyslow.The weather is mild throughout the winter and normallywarm enough to sit outside the cafs in shirtsleevesall through the year. During the summer thetemperature can rise to 40 degrees Centigrade (100 F)but the fact that youre never far from a palm-fringedbeach helps to make this a little more bearable.There is almost no rain at all between June andSeptember. However, whilst the winter is not exactlywet, one does get the occasional thunderstorm betweenNovember and March.During the winter it can get a little cold at nightand a coat or jersey of some sort is recommended.During the summer t-shirts and shorts are moresuitable. For working as an English teacher in Greece,smart casual clothes are normally expected.THE WORKIG DAYDuring the day we will normally commence classes at 9am and terminate 3pm.Exept on fridays that classesclose by 1 pm. Lesson preparation times normally runfrom 4 pm or at your leisure before retiring to bed.Weekends are free except,you have enough time forouting,visiting friends,beaches etc.SALARY:1150 Euro is the basic monthly salary,hoever there areweekend allowances of 25 Euros,totalling a monthlyallowance of 100 Euro.Teachers are free to openaccounts in order to keepsafe their salaries,they arestill free to wire their funds to their foreignaccounts.There are no taxes for teachers,whatever youearn belongs to you ,no tax deduction,it has beentaken care of.STUDENTS:The students age vary from 6 to 12 years for theprimary,12/13 to 18/19 for the secondary.Most of thestudents are foreigners.They are earger to learn asthey have been trained to be attentive and havemaximunm respects for their teachers.ACCOMODATION:Teachers live in one room privateapartment(Just 1km away from the schoolcompound),properly furnished with nice resting chairs,bed,study tables,internet,etc.both in their sittingrooms and bed rooms respectively.The apartmentconsists of private toilet and kitchet to enable theteachers prepare food for themselves at their leisure.WEBSITE:Our website is still under construction,we dohope it will be ready within the year.Feel free to askquestions wherever you are confused,this is our firsttime of inviting foreign teachers,we will make surethat these pioneer foriegn teachers receive the besttreatment from us,and we inturn wish that you will doyour best to assist us.Therefore having sent yourC/V, demonstrating yourwillingness to work with us,scan and send as anattachment your school credentials,recent passportphoto,proof of health fitness and references,throughour email for review.Since you will be joining us inaugust,try to maintain a constant communication inorder to keep you abreast of the developments.Good luck,Joseph Shumaik,Director for programs and employment,Creative youths academy,15 Aitheros,11,364,Athens,Greece.

March 16 ,2005
Dear John,
The principal of the school has given me an insight of the discussion you had with him,sequel to that you have been chosen to work (teach) in A-Z English secondary and primary school Athens.

With this new development,we shall send to you aone year work contract to further authenticate this acceptance.On this note,you are advised to send your exert name to be filled in your work contract.

Meanwhile,you have been advised to pay the sum of 250 Euro to assist us in processing and acquiring all the necessary documents for the service,eg,work permit,invitation letter,etc.This money we will pay to the Lawyer/Barrister that will sign on your behalf before these documents will be released to us.This is because the government officials that are incharge of processing these documents have introduced new system and changes in the processing procedures.The have made it compulsory that we consult a renowned lawyer/barrister on your behalf.This lawyer will be your lawyer/solicitor through out your stay in Greece.We never intended to request any fianancial assistance from you,but it is due to this new change that has compelled us to do so.please try and understand and cooperate with us.All these have to be done and every preperations made before your arrival,your arriving date is 28th March 2005.This simply means that you have to start work as soon as you arrive,though you will be given few days of orientation,we shall take you round the school and the city respectively and show you places.

This payment has to be made immediately in the name of, Mrs.Elizabeth Athinias,the school financial director,using the school address,20 kaisarani 11262,Athens Greece,through western union money transfar.

You are all so advised to send the data of your passport,two scaned passport photos,your postal address,and telephone number.Please you have to be fast as you can see that time is not our friend.As soon as the this payment is confirmed,you will be issued with the original copy of the work contract,work permit,letter of invitation and every other necessary document you will require to be here,they will be sent to you via DHL courier service.

Besides the above assistance we need from you,every other expences like Airticket,Accomodation,Feeding,Health insurance etc.will be our full responsibility.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Have a nice day,

David.

March 16, 2005
Dear John,

Brief History about the school,location,and offer.

A-Z English primary and secondary school Athens was founded in January 1999,the school was a long dream of a famous teacher,DR.MANFRED CASTIAS,who has taught in so many schools both in Europe,Asia,and Africa.It was out of the experiences he incurred during his teaching days,coupled with the enormous love he developed on children and youths,that he was able to settle with A-Z English School.Thew dream came true in January 1999 after undergoing differen t processes.One of the motifs of the organisation is to assist in educating the underpriviledged ones among us,that is why the school gives scholarships to such ones.Today many people from different schools are trooping in to study with us because the consider us better.

A-Z English primary and secondary school is situated in the centre of Athens.Athens is a beautiful old city with a large population.The town is large enough to offer a cosmopolitan atmosphere and a ready range of nightlife and places to see,but small enough that it's normally easy to get around on foot - whether from the school to your apartment or from the local bar down to the nearest beach.

whether you've come looking for the fantastic food,culture,friendly people,weather,stunning scenery,nightlife,peace - or just a chance to start out afresh somewhere new and face a different kind of challenge in life - you can find it all here in Athens.There are numerous job opportunities through out Greece (with nearly 100 language schools) the cost of living is very low and the pace of lfe relaxingly slow.

The weather is mild throughout the winter and normally warm enough to sit outside the cafis in shirtsleeves all through the year.During the summer the temperature can rise to 40 degrees centigrade (100% F) but the fact that you're never far from a palm-fringed beach helps to make this a little more bearable.

There is almost no rain at all between June and September.However,whilst the winter is not exactly wet,one does get the occasional thunderstorm between November and March.

During the winter it can get a little cold at night and a coat or jersey of some sort is recommended.

During the summer t-short are more suitable.For working as an English teacher in Greece,smart casuai clothes are normally expected.

THE WORKING DAYS:
Classes commence at 9 am and terminate 2.30 pm - 3 pm.Exept on on Fridays that classes close by 1 pm.Lesson preperation times normally run from 4 pm or at your leisure before retiring to bed.Weekends are free you have enough time for outing,visiting friends,beaches etc.

SALARY:
1050 Euro is the basic monthly salary,however there are weekend allowances of 100 Euro,totalling a monthly allowance of 400 Euro.Teachers are free to open accounts in order to keep-safe their salaries,they are still free to wire their funds to their foreign accounts.There are no taxes for teachers,whatever you earn belongs to you,no tax deduction,it has been taken care of.

STUDENTS:
The students age vary from 6 to 12 years for the primary,12/13 to 18/19 for the secondary.most of the students are foreigners.They are earger to learn as they have been trained to be attentive and develop maximum respects for their teachers.

ACCOMODATION:
Teachers live in one room studio(private) apartment (just 1km away from the school compound),properly funished with niceresting chairs,bed,study tables,internet,etc.both their sitting rooms and rooms respectively.The apartment consists of private toilet and kitchen to enable the teachers prepare food for themselves at their leisure.

WEBSITE:Our website is still under construction,we do hope it will be ready within the year.Feel free to ask questions wherever you are confused,this is our first time of inviting foreign teachers,we will make sure that this pioneer foreign teachers receive the best treatment from us,and we inturn wish that you will do your best to assist us.

DAVID WILSON.

March 10, 2005
Dear John,You were surposed to call for your interview today,did you forget,Please if you are still interested try and call for your interview tomorrow thanks,

David.

March 8, 2005
Dear John,
Thanks alot for your mail,it content were well noted and understood.May God Bless you for the good work you have desided to do in my school. We have closerly looked at your file,your credentials were certified ok.We wish to inform you that a telephone interview have been granted to you on Thursday 10th March 2005.You are hereby advised to contact Mr Abraham,the principal of the school on telephone number:00306932506218,your interview time is 1 pm Greek time,please try and be punctual.After a successful interview with Mr Abraham,you will be informed on further procedues,and you employment contract will be sent to you.Once again we say congratulations,

Goodluck

David Wilson.

February 28, 2005
Dear, We have taking a closer look at your applications/CV and fund out that you are the right candidate for this job.Do not hesitate to scan send as an attachment immediately your school certificate/diploma for review.The order of employment goes thus:After the submission of the school credentials,an interview will be organised by the principal of the school,Mr.Abraham Lukas,After the interview,succesful candidates who might require visa to Greece will be issued invitation letters,employment contract and other relevant documents for their visa.Meanwhile,reply and give us few reasons why you will like to work in Greece(do not forget to send your certificate/diploma) Goodluck David Wilson.

February 24, 2005
Hello John,
This is to bring to your notice today that your application,CV/resumes is on my recruitment file,and after going through your application,I will faithfully notify you.

Once more,this school is highly commited to delivering qualitative services to humanity.This is the reason why we are always interested in candidates with outstanding skills and qualities.

Our recruitment excercise is objectively carried out and only the serious-minded candidates survive.The recruitment team will spare no effort in trying to know what you are,what you can offer,and whether you are the right candidate for this job.

Having demostrated your willingness and enthusiasm to join us,we shall leave no stone unturned to make sure that the anwsers you need from us reaches you at the right time.

In our next email to you we shall inform you the order of employment with more informations about the school.

Thanks once more for your interest to join our team.

We will keep intouch.

David Wilson
Director for programs and employment.