NOVA Ordered to Suspend Business

A related story....

Japan Times on NOVA

I am supposed to be starting work with Nova in September too, they are still going ahead with all the recruitment stuff too, which is weird. Well, worst comes to worst I will be there for a few months and they will disolve and I will have to find a job wiht another better company.

glenski, obviously that's what nova will try to do (more short term contracts); what jacksan is predicting (and I agree) is that all the negative press will hurt nova's short-term contracts regardless.

<BR><BR>They are looking into a deal with HIS. <BR>That may give them a new gloss.<BR>Expect more study abroad programs!<BR><BR>

I hope none of the regular posters on Lonely Planet were affected, but Nova folded today.

Thousands of ESL teachers jobless, after Nova goes belly up

Jacksan, you keep your crystal ball well polished.<BR><BR>

omarorange and Oblivia - did you guys end up coming out here? I am hoping your recruitment agency contacted you before you got on the plane to let you know of the situation.

end of an era - there're going to be so many empty billboards and darkened neon around

Just read in the Weekend Australian that they have collapsed owing about AUD$415 million. teacher swill have to wait around 6 months to get any compensation, and many are struggling. The embassy is trying to help with emergency funds.

#18, they were dodgy, were always dodgy, and the pyramid of lies and deceit has fallen in, and innocent people are going to suffer for it.