I spent five horrible months trying to work at this school. Stay clear of it. The owner, Thom Comfort, told so many lies, I simply lost count. In hindsight, it's as though he couldn't stop himself, even when the truth would have been easier. Many of the lies were small things that didn't even matter to me. Here are a few: He said I would have an apartment alone. When I arrived, I had a roommate I hadn't expected. Thom claimed he made a "mistake" about the price of the apartment--it was more expensive than he'd told me. I was hired (I thought) to teach adults SAT and college prep. Instead, they have very few adult students and no SAT program and no college prep. There wasn't even a plan to put in these programs. I taught children instead. My "contract" (a useless piece of paper that Thom makes no attempt to live up to) said I'd work "up to 6 days a week" but Thom "said" I'd typically work 5 days a week. I was constantly scheduled 7 days a week. One of the teachers suggested that the only way to get a day off was to call in sick. I was paid late most months (though I was paid)--and the school kept out "taxes" which went directly into their pockets. Since they were never going to get me a work visa (another lie) I was an illegal worker with no standing in the country. They just keep stringing you along saying, "oh, there was a problem. Can you get ANOTHER tourist visa?"

Staff turnover is very high--I stopped even learning the names of the staff. Morale is low. Communication is poor--staff speaks almost no English, so you will never know what is going on. The schedule changes constantly--usually taking your next day off with no apology or explanation.

The students were wonderful. The curriculum is good---but there are so many programs, all with different levels. You will rotate through them all in a round-robin style. You will only see a class of student a couple times a month.

Also, there is little to do in Bien Hoa and Saigon is over an hour away. Since you can't get a day off, you won't be about to see the rest of the country.
But the worst part was the constant threats if you dared to complain about anything. The entire environment was very critical--the business manager, Khang, (who is also Thom's live in girlfriend) is a very negative, vindictive person.

I think a D rating may be too high for this place. Vietnam is a great country. The people love teachers, especially all things American. The food is great. Just don't come to this school.