We firmly believe that dynamic, enthusiastic and committed teachers make really good schools.  We are committed to providing the best service to our teachers.

We know that teachers come to China to teach and to experience all that living in China can offer.  Teachers can do neither well if they are plagued with problems with their Visas, apartments, days off, vacation time, and must even worry about getting paid in full and on time. 

By December of 2004 Kenneth's English school was teaching more than 1,600 students (both at the main school and at Chinese Public Schools).  Parents and children were eager to enjoy our educationally sound, fun, high energy teaching style. 

Our school is the fastest growing Foreign Language School in Jilin.  We fully expect our rapid rate of growth to continue as more and more satisfied parents continue to tell their friends and family about our school.

[Above: Main School on fifth floor, Annex B, downtown Jilin]

We believe in an informal, yet professional working environment.  We take our obligations to our teachers, parents and students seriously. 

We try to ensure that the teachers we hire will be a good fit in our school.  We think that a teacher who is knowledgeable about our school, and what we expect, can make a better decision as to whether we are the right school to join.

Today, for a number of reasons, there is a strain in the relationship between schools and foreign teachers. 

If you have never taught in China before, it is highly recommended you read some of the many ESL Internet forums before signing a contract with any school.

From the teacher's prospective, schools too often over-promise, under-deliver, and fail to meet their contractual obligations to the teacher.

From the schools perspective, they encounter too many teachers who only come to China to travel and party and do not take teaching obligations with any seriousness.

At our school, we are committed to keeping our promises to the teachers.  Likewise, we expect them to be equally diligent in fulfilling their duties.

Make no mistake about it, teaching is a job.  Teachers are expected to show a work ethic and self-motivation. 

Those who are primarily interested in coming to China to travel and party extensively and dabble at the occasional teaching effort when travel funds run low are not the type of teachers we require.

Teaching children should be fun for the teacher as well as the students.  If the school management is supportive and diligent, teachers can focus on fun classes as well as enjoyable living in China.

We have tried to make this web site as candid, and informative as possible.  If you have some questions, comments or suggestions for us, please write us at imfinethankyou@gmail.com

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