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A Swiss Fascade - Teacher Institut auf dem Rosenberg Employee Review

1.0
25 Aug 2021
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Pros

International students are from all different corners of the globe. It's a truly international school with some very wonderful students who tend to be knowledgeable, bilingual in other languages, sociable and curious about the world. The school grounds are stunning, especially in the Summer and Winter.

Cons

Students can be a bit lethargic and are not pushed to reach their full potential. The curriculum is inadequate, and because of many different reasons, the school lacks continuity. The school has many impressive toys, which are used for marketing rather than for educational purposes. However, the worst part about this school is the toxic work environment. Bullying is horrendous, management are inept, and staff are fired regularly. You constantly feel like you're treading on eggshells which affects the staffs mental health. Some staff are hired with a lack of qualifications and experience, and safeguarding is non-existent. If you want to progress as a teacher in your career, I wouldn't recommend this school. Your two options of survival at this school are joining the team and becoming an incompetent, backstabbing narcissist or going below the radar and hope they don't catch you. Anything in between will eventually get you fired.

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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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