Dear Sandy, I was shown your blog by a friend and I have to say that you were extremely perceptive to pick up on the true nature of Paul Lowe and Windsor TEFL. I have to say, reluctantly, that it took me over a year as one of the said trainers to fully accept the extent of his snake-oil salesmanship, as you call it.
In the list of dodgy TEFL schools I've worked for, this one takes the biscuit - and I've seen some awful places. It is the policy of Windsor Schools to not pay anyone that it can get away with not paying. That goes not just for employees, but rent, phone bills, photocopy hire, you name it. They move every 18 months or so to new premises, as the eviction order is served, like a parasite moving on to its next host.
I had to leave in the end after waiting hopefully for wages late by two months, being told wishfully "we're just sailing around the corner", angrily "don't give me the violin strings", and helpfully "why don't you get out a bank loan if you need the money so much?"
Advice to trainee or trainer alike: leave well alone. I cannot comment more as negotiations are still under way months after my leaving.
Anonymous said...
Hi
I am an unlucky victim of Paul Lowe. Basically I am in the process of pursuing a small court claim against him, but I guess he won't pay.
He cancelled the TEFL course at the last minute, and then one of his employees said I could do the course in London. HE said he would transfer the funds, but didn't, and now he won't give me my money back.
I can't believe he can sleep at night. Now I can't get through to him via the telephone or email.
Does anyone know the name of Paul Lowe's company - is it Windsor TEFL? Or do I make the claim directly to Paul Lowe for the claim? Please someone help me.
Thanks. My email is katiephenomenon@hotmail.com
Anonymous said...
Hi - guess what?! I took Paul Lowe's outfit to court for misrepresentation of facts, breach of contract, and intent to deceive. He took money off me and changed the venue for the course from Windsor to London at the last minute, promised to pay the travel, and did not till date. To top it all, I lost. The judge thought Paul is a darling!! So much for justice. I am being asked to pay for his airfare from Spain to UK - ARRRRRGH!!
September 26, 2007 9:24 PM Anonymous Anonymous said...
Sorry - change of judgement. The court has awarded me 350 pounds from Windsor Schools. Paul Lowe lost the case. He has to cough up in 4 days. Now that will hurt his ego - he-he!! The fool should have paid my bus fare and all would have been well. Have you not heard? Pride goeth before the fall!
4 comments:
What's up, Paul? You seem to be reluctant to release the comments that have been posted recently. I wonder why?! Gone all shy, have you?
BTW, word has reached me of ANOTHER CCJ issued against you on 29 August this year. How many have you collected so far?
I'll be releasing full details of it soon. Watch this space!!
Oooooh
Enjoying talking to yourself, Paul?
HERE'S THE NEXT ONE!! PREVIEW!!!
Dear Sandy, I was shown your blog by a friend and I have to say that you were extremely perceptive to pick up on the true nature of Paul Lowe and Windsor TEFL. I have to say, reluctantly, that it took me over a year as one of the said trainers to fully accept the extent of his snake-oil salesmanship, as you call it.
In the list of dodgy TEFL schools I've worked for, this one takes the biscuit - and I've seen some awful places. It is the policy of Windsor Schools to not pay anyone that it can get away with not paying. That goes not just for employees, but rent, phone bills, photocopy hire, you name it. They move every 18 months or so to new premises, as the eviction order is served, like a parasite moving on to its next host.
I had to leave in the end after waiting hopefully for wages late by two months, being told wishfully "we're just sailing around the corner", angrily "don't give me the violin strings", and helpfully "why don't you get out a bank loan if you need the money so much?"
Advice to trainee or trainer alike: leave well alone. I cannot comment more as negotiations are still under way months after my leaving.
Anonymous said...
Hi
I am an unlucky victim of Paul Lowe. Basically I am in the process of pursuing a small court claim against him, but I guess he won't pay.
He cancelled the TEFL course at the last minute, and then one of his employees said I could do the course in London. HE said he would transfer the funds, but didn't, and now he won't give me my money back.
I can't believe he can sleep at night. Now I can't get through to him via the telephone or email.
Does anyone know the name of Paul Lowe's company - is it Windsor TEFL? Or do I make the claim directly to Paul Lowe for the claim? Please someone help me.
Thanks. My email is katiephenomenon@hotmail.com
Anonymous said...
Hi - guess what?! I took Paul Lowe's outfit to court for misrepresentation of facts, breach of contract, and intent to deceive. He took money off me and changed the venue for the course from Windsor to London at the last minute, promised to pay the travel, and did not till date. To top it all, I lost. The judge thought Paul is a darling!! So much for justice. I am being asked to pay for his airfare from Spain to UK - ARRRRRGH!!
September 26, 2007 9:24 PM
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Sorry - change of judgement. The court has awarded me 350 pounds from Windsor Schools. Paul Lowe lost the case. He has to cough up in 4 days. Now that will hurt his ego - he-he!! The fool should have paid my bus fare and all would have been well. Have you not heard? Pride goeth before the fall!
October 07, 2007 2:21 AM
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