This was an interview on the spot during my visit on site. They explained from the start that the school only hires native speakers. Despite my years of experience in the UK and abroad, and Cambridge qualifications, they suggested I teach my first language instead, despite this not being neither my specialization nor of my interest. They explained the type of contract and conditions of the job, but they remarked how them and other centres in Florence don't want non-native speakers of English. This was a very negative and undermining experience, in which I felt undervalued and unappreciated.

I met them and then we had a discussion about my CV and the expectations of the job. It was all quite informal and they were interested to know experience with young learners.