...now someone has used his name for a private school in Hanoi? Maybe they found another Bill Gates who is poor and gave him $20 to sign some papers saying they could name it after him?
Bill Gates Education System was established in 2010 and has developed to over 700 students from Kindergarten to High School
Teaching Opportunity: Full-time Teachers at Bill Gates Education System
Location: Bac Linh Dam New Urban Area, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi
Description:
To meet the continuous expansion of our operations, we are looking for:
1. Primary English Teachers.
2. Kindergarten English Teachers.
3. English/Math/Science/ICT Secondary Teachers.
4. EFL (English as a Foreign Language) Teachers.
Requirements:
1. A University or equivalent qualification in a relevant area of expertise.
2. A Teaching qualification and / or TESOL or TEFL certificate (CELTA or equivalent) and some experience in teaching either in Kindergarten, Primary or High School in an English speaking context.
3. Experience working with Vietnamese and / or other non-native English speaking international students would be an advantage.
Website: www.billgatesschool.edu.vn
http://newhanoian.xemzi.com/job/show/7661
UPDATE: I found a blog that covered the story:
What's in a Name? Bill Gates School in Hanoi
Yes, dear readers, there is a Bill Gates School (BGS) in Hanoi, which consists of a kindergarten and an elementary school. I saw an ad in my neighborhood and thought I'd check it out. Perhaps the founders were inspired by several visits to the City of Peace by the Man Himself and his Microsoft success story. Or perhaps it's example of honor by association. Build it, name it after one of the most famous and respected people (Vietnamese or foreign) in Vietnam and they will enroll.
The website, a bit sparse in both languages and obviously still under construction, features dance aerobics and martial arts performances by BGS students on the occasion of the 2011 International Women's Day, a “Bill Gates TV” corner and a FAQ section with answers to these questions:
What is the climate like in Vietnam?
It is safe to travel Vietnam?
When is the best time to travel Vietnam?
What currency your prices are in?
Can you name a school or any other institution after a living person without his/her permission? Just wondering. P.S.: I'm checking with Mr. Gates about this and will let you know what I hear…
http://markashwill.wordpress.com/2011/0 … -in-hanoi/
