The summer camp in Taiwan was a rip off
My daughter took a 2 weeks summer camp in Taiwan. Teaching quality is not a matter I want to raise here but a lot of issues unraveled during the camp 1) she was put in a class that was not for her level as there was too many students already in the class adapted to her level. She was put in a lower level and did not learn much. 2) the accommodation was shady: there was a sign at the door asking to lie in case of a visit by a government inspector. They were advised to say that the host was out. N.B: all students sharing the apartment were minors. 3) No windows in the shared apartment 4) The shared apartment was never cleaned. Organizers were expecting minors to clean the apartment but this info had never been released before signing up for the camp. 5) I paid for my daughter to have her private room but she ended up having to sleep in the bedroom of the person staying full time in the apartment. She also had to share her bathroom. It was gross. 6) the apartment was a nest for cockroaches 7) breakfasts were not included, expect once a week. White square bread from a 7/11 was in the menu 8) the restaurants were they were brought for lunch was different every day but the food served always the same 9) the evening meals were not included, which we came as a surprise. Luckily my daughter had enough cash with her to pay for her evening meals. Imagine sending your child at the other end of the planet only to discover she would not be able to pay for her diner?!!! 10) Outings were taking place with all students, adults and children. It was a very large group with a lot of time wasted to wait for everyone each time and to pay entrances 11) outing to the theater: they were allowed to give a quick look at the place but the never attended any performance. This camp has been a big disappointment considering the cost of the camp, of the accommodation and the online videos where students boasting the quality of the camps. A total rip off.