JFK School in Berlin

sheaf72 · Post by **sheaf72** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:59 pm

Does anyone have any comments about working at the JKF School in Berlin? Thanks!!!

teacheroftheworld · Post by **teacheroftheworld** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:17 pm

it takes a lot of patience to be happy here. the cross-cultural system can be a challenge. if you like beer it helps. the expectations are pretty low from the admin so it can be a pretty chill job. there is a tax situation that has produced a revolving door for American teachers. Berlin is a cool city and a great travel hub. If you have a master's, the pay is really good for your first 2 years of no taxes. If you want to stay past the 2 years, you must pay back the taxes of the 1st two years. thats a lot of money. the students are sort of spoiled but really a cool group of kids.

sheaf72 · Post by **sheaf72** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 1:25 pm

I actually accepted a post elsewhere, but thanks for the info!