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Worst professional experience of my career - Teacher Institut auf dem Rosenberg Employee Review

1.0
7 Dec 2020
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Pros

Switzerland has excellent infrastructure - healthcare, transport, safely etc are all of a high level.

Cons

Unfortunately, this has comfortably been the worst experience of my professional life. Teachers are treated with no respect with the owners regularly resorting to bullying and intimidation against staff. The school does a fantastic job at marketing itself as the stereotypical high-end Swiss boarding school, and due to the attractive grounds this works on a superficial level. However, the quality of education being offered is poor. There are numerous academic staff who are in positions of responsibility who are out of their depth. Although, I could expand on the low standard of management, this pales into insignificance when compared to the general atmosphere of the school and the attitude of the owners. Morale is extremely low, teachers are treading on eggshells as the owners do not accept any type of feedback or policy which suggests that the school has any flaws whatsoever. I could continue, but all I would be doing is repeating what all the other reviewers have already said. If you want to get a teaching job in Switzerland please look for any other school in the country except this one. Although I am no expert in every other Swiss international school I have spoken to various teachers who work around the country. The consensus is that your salary will be higher, the atmosphere will be better, and you will have more professional development opportunities.

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2.0
12 Dec 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The food was very good.

Cons

School leadership (husband and wife) engage in activities related to nonpayment of wages owed, questionable tax practices related to their assets and income, and hiding the learning disorders of students so that they are trackable. Their visa applications procedures and job positions are not entirely as presented. Positions also seemed to be divided amongst loyalists that and relatives. It also seemed to discriminate against certain students and staff depending on their backgrounds.

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1.0
24 Dec 2025
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Pros

* Located in scenic St. Gallen, with mountains and the lake nearby. * Small class sizes allow for close interaction with students. * A handful of truly inspiring, international colleagues and students.

Cons

* Privately owned by individuals with no educational background. The school is run like a business, not an academic institution. * Toxic work culture ruled by fear and micromanagement. Constructive feedback is treated as a threat. * Teachers live under constant threat of dismissal, often for no reason. * Staff are underpaid despite Switzerland's high cost of living. * Teachers are not paid during the extended holidays (only for the 4-week legal minimum). The "long breaks" are used to justify extremely low salaries. * Leadership lacks experience and professionalism. Senior management is disorganized and prioritizes pleasing ownership over sound academic policy. * Data is misused to evaluate teachers without considering the statistical insignificance of small class sizes. * Owners interfere with daily operations despite having no educational expertise. * No investment in staff development or wellbeing. * The school's focus is image and marketing—not genuine learning or community.

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