Mixed feelings - English Teacher James Cook Languages Employee Review

Friendly and professional staff, vast amount of teaching resources, flexible scheduling, and very educational training sessions.

I have no major cons, but on several occasions I was told I did not submit my time sheets for my classes on time when I had email proof that I had. The issue was always quickly resolved.

While the company projects an image of professionalism, the reality often falls short of expectations. However, one advantage of working for JCL is the access they provide to a wide range of books and other teaching resources.

My experience with JCL was deeply disappointing. Initially, they hired me and assigned me a decent number of classes to teach. However, after teaching for a month or two, they started making excuses to delay payment. To make matters worse, the contract did not specify payment dates. Communication with them was painfully slow and lacked transparency. They frequently provided contradictory information, leaving me to figure out the truth on my own. Despite my relentless efforts, including sending dozens of daily emails and seeking legal advice, obtaining my rightful salary was an uphill battle. JCL was intentionally withholding the payment. To add insult to injury, they promptly fired me after finally receiving my salary. They started to defend themselves and hide their misconduct. My experience with JCL was nothing short of a nightmare. I strongly advise others to avoid wasting their time with such a company.