| CANCUN JOBS: There's a TON of work in this town... | | | | Avenida Tulum (around on the side of the cinema |
| We'll start off in this article with listings of some | | | | complex near the bus terminal) |
| principal institutes and Bilingual schools. Native speakers | | | | Director: Lisa Hausler |
| are always welcomed, although the competition for | | | | 887 - 1116, 887 - 1110 |
| jobs having minimal qualifications can be stiff, especially | | | | E-mail: Website: |
| during the Summer months, when the ever-present | | | | With about 100 locations throughout Mexico, you'd |
| hordes of gringo tourists inundate the tourist segments | | | | rightfully expect a presence here in Cancun. A |
| of the city. You don't think you're the ONLY one who'd | | | | cookie-cutter methodology and pay scales make living |
| like to "hang out" for an endless Summer here, do | | | | off the salary here a daunting task, so figure on private |
| you? With a TEFL certificate and some experience | | | | classes or another income-booster if this is your |
| you'll be OK though. | | | | principal. Business is brisk, so there's plenty of work. |
| So, let's rock... | | | | The entry level training process takes nearly a month |
| Xicalango Escuela de Ingles | | | | to complete, with NO PAY during that time. So be |
| Av. Nader and Uxmal Cancun | | | | prepared to support yourself off savings for at least |
| 884 - 1065 | | | | TWO months - MINIMUM. Take note! |
| At this institute all levels of English are taught for | | | | Berlitz |
| children to adults. Classes are normally scheduled from | | | | Avenida Uxmal (near the corner of Av. Yaxchilan) |
| 7:30 am to 12 noon and then again from 4:30 to | | | | Cancun |
| 9:00pm. Stop by and check them out during one of | | | | Website: |
| these periods to get a good feel for the types of | | | | The world-wide language giant has a location here, |
| students they have. You should be allowed to stick | | | | which is not surprising. You'll need to complete a |
| your head in to a couple of classes to see how | | | | training program on using their particular methodology |
| they're conducted as well. Be sure to ask. Pay varies | | | | before receiving a job offer, but once you do, you'll be |
| according to their needs and your qualifications. | | | | able to work at virtually any of the locations in a |
| CETEC (computation and English) | | | | number of countries. Pay is commensurate with |
| Av. Xel - Ha Lotes 59 and 60 sm 24 Cancun | | | | background and experience and native speakers are |
| 887 - 0909 | | | | preferred. For the latest information on openings and |
| E-mail: mx | | | | requisites, go to the Berlitz website listed above. |
| Part of a chain of computer / English institutes with | | | | Universidad LaSalle Cancún |
| about 25 locations throughout Mexico that is very | | | | 886 - 2202 (with numbers in sequence up to 886 - |
| aggressive and busy with a lot of emphasis on a | | | | 2207) |
| multi-media approach in their classes. Young adults and | | | | Telefax: 886 - 2201 |
| children as well as adult business classes are taught. | | | | Website: |
| Their programs can run up to 3 years in length with | | | | E-mail: a.mx |
| most students registering for at least a year. They | | | | For those with more serious intentions (and |
| don't currently have any native speakers, so an | | | | qualifications), you should consider trying a class or two |
| experienced teacher with TEFL certification and a | | | | here. Faculty requirements can vary widely from |
| dynamic manner should have a good shot at a position | | | | semester to semester, so a visit to their website and a |
| right away. | | | | subsequent e-mail for more information would definitely |
| Harmon Hall Cancún | | | | be in order. |