CET was established in Moscow in 1996 by Cambridge Education & Training UK Ltd of Cambridge, UK. The company also maintained a representative office in Moscow.

CET is conscious that students invest both valuable time and money into their education, and we always endeavoured to provide results to match this investment. As such, our philosophy was always to put quality first and to maintain a consistently high standard of teaching.

Our atmosphere was highly professional, but relaxed. We were concerned with specific requirements and problems of individual students and our administrative staff and teachers were always willing to discuss and resolve individual problems. School courses were part of a progressive programme and each course is followed by an internal test to measure student progress.

Reports to parents were prepared for all students on Children's and Young Learner courses and where necessary parents are invited to attend a meeting with the teacher or the Director of Studies. The school did not tolerate, and as a result has never suffered from, disciplinary problems in its Young Learner classes.

Examination courses (Cambridge English: Young Learners, Key, Preliminary, First, Advanced, Proficiency and IELTS ) were available to our students. We arranged for  exams to be taken either in Russia or in the UK, through our partner, Cambridge Academy of English who also provides residential courses for any of our students who would like to study in the UK during the summer months or at other times

Our reputation was important to us. It was built on the satisfaction and success of our students. 

 

Location

We were in a large, well-established and successful school operating in Western Siberia, Russian Federation. Our students came from all ages and backgrounds, from pre-school starter classes, to corporate English training, to adults who need English for holidays abroad! We were also a certified Cambridge English testing centre, and prepare students to take these exams each year. 

Nizhnevartovsk and Tyumen are large cities that offer a range of opportunities, activities and experiences equal to other cities around the globe of a similar size. Although it can be cold in winter and very hot in the summer, both cities operate normally whatever the weather. Both cities are easily accessible to all parts of the world through Moscow and St Petersburg.

 

Jobs at CET

First language English speakers were required to work in our successful English schools in Tyumen and Nizhnevartovsk, Russia. 

You are confident, dependable, a good time-keeper, and have the ability to build rapport quickly with people you meet. You would be teaching students of all ages and levels, in groups of up to 12 people or individually. Teachers needed a university degree and a TEFL certificate and that, for visa reasons, [2] hold a passport of a country where English is the main official language. These two criteria were non-negotiable, so if you didn't meet them, you were not eligible. 

Contracts ran for full academic year. Subsequent contracts ran for full academic year (September – May), with renewal each September subject to mutual agreement. Summer work was also be available. 

Pay and benefits:

  • Competitive salary (in both Russian and British currencies) as well as:
  • Warm, comfortable, single accommodation within walking distance of school
  • Flights to & from the UK our equivalent paid for by us at start and end of contract
  • Private medical insurance provided
  • All visa-related expenses refunded as soon as you arrive

5 reasons teachers loved working at CET:

  • Experience the 'real' Russia outside Moscow and St Petersburg!
  • Mentors assigned to newly-qualified teachers and CPD for all.
  • Bonuses applied for exceptional classroom performance.
  • Meet & greet straight from the airport.
  • Small, friendly team offering plenty of support - both at work and outside!

CET has now stopped operating.