Community Standards for English Wizards Members

🧭 English Wizards Community Guidelines

In order for English Wizards to remain a free service for schools and continually build value for our Wizards while keeping prices as low as possible, everyone must comply with our community guidelines. Please take the time to read the following carefully.

🔹 Respect and Professionalism

Respectful Communication: Always communicate respectfully and professionally with other members. Offensive language, personal attacks, or discriminatory remarks based on race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or any other personal characteristic will not be tolerated.
Constructive Feedback: Provide feedback that is constructive and aimed at fostering improvement and growth. Avoid overly critical or negative comments.
Personal Responsibility: We operate in a very human industry. While we apply empathy where possible, this is a professional community of educators and institutions. We must all hold ourselves to a higher standard. Personal responsibility should always come first.
Respect Quality of Life: This is especially for schools and employers. Foreigners often invest thousands of euros or dollars to start a new life in Poland and contribute international-level experience to the country. A full-time professional salary should ensure a normal quality of life. Ideally, rent should not exceed 35% of one’s income — and never more than 50%. If a teacher cannot live with dignity, they will not stay. Teachers should not be forced into student-style housing unless by choice.

🔹 Timely Communication Expectations

When working with English Wizards, schools, or services that depend on timely responses, delays can cause serious disruptions to immigration timelines, legal filings, job placements, and trust. Therefore:

You are expected to respond to any communication related to placement, immigration, documentation, or official services within 24–48 hours.
A maximum delay of 72 hours is permitted under our current policy. Failure to respond within this window may result in your application being paused or closed.
Persistent communication delays, even if each case is under the 72-hour threshold, may still be deemed disrespectful and in violation of our guidelines — especially when it impacts others relying on your action, presence, or accountability.

These expectations exist to protect the Wizards, partners and schools we serve, and to ensure the success of our community-led ecosystem.

🔹 Privacy and Confidentiality

Protect Personal Information: Never share someone else’s private details (e.g., address, phone number, ID numbers) without their explicit consent.
Confidential Discussions: Keep all immigration, accounting, and taxation discussions that take place in private channels confidential. Don’t repost or share externally without permission.

🔹 Conflict of Interest

English Wizards Products & Services: Do not compete with or attempt to redirect Wizards, partners or schools away from our services. You are encouraged to support, not undermine, our ecosystem.
Accountancy: We offer a monthly subscription for US/EU Wizards that covers all essential tax and reporting obligations, with English-language support and tools. Do not refer others to your private accountants or external services. You are encouraged to support, not undermine, our ecosystem.
Luxmed & Private Medical Plans: We’ve negotiated national pricing that is more comprehensive and cost-efficient than direct retail options. Luxmed plans are 12% cheaper than what is found on their website and emergency medical plans are valid for all Type-D & Residency applications. More here.
Multisport: Similarly, EW offers national-level access to Multisport. This service is designed to give access to those who can’t get it either through an employer, friend or partner.

🔹 Content Sharing

Relevant Content Only: All shared content should support the mission of helping teachers and schools thrive in Poland. Avoid spam, self-promotion, or unrelated advertising.
Respect Copyright: Do not share copyrighted material without permission. Credit the original creators whenever you share educational materials, images, or tools.

🔹 Collaboration and Support

Help Others: Share your knowledge, resources, and experiences to uplift other members. Whether it’s immigration help or advice on opening a bank account — your insights matter.
Positive Vibe: We’re building a culture of helpfulness and empowerment. Constructive advice and encouragement are welcome. Sarcasm, shaming, or negativity are not.

🔹 Use of Platform Resources

Use Responsibly: Do not misuse or exploit free tools, downloads, or knowledge offered by the platform. Sharing paid content outside the community devalues the experience for everyone.
Report Violations: If you see guideline breaches, notify platform admins immediately. This helps us keep the space safe and effective.

🔹 Compliance with Laws and Regulations

Stay Legal: All users must comply with Polish and EU laws — especially regarding immigration, self-employment, accounting, and taxation.
Be Accurate: Don’t spread misinformation. If you’re unsure about a regulation or process, ask or wait for official confirmation.
Zero Discrimination Policy: Discrimination based on sex, race, language, disability, age, orientation, or background is strictly forbidden. That said, we also understand cultural nuance. To help manage complex scenarios (e.g., parental complaints, student behavior), speak to the EW team for support.

🔹 Engagement and Participation

Be Active: We encourage all members to join discussions, attend events, and help grow the community. You’ll get out what you put in.
Follow Event Rules: If you attend or host community events, respect the guidelines of that event and those participating.
Generalize Immigration Questions: Immigration is personal. When asking questions publicly, make them general — e.g., “How long did you wait for this embassy?” — rather than “My visa expires in 13 days what do I do?” This protects both you and others from incorrect answers.

🔹 Conflict Resolution

Stay Respectful in Disagreements: If you’re frustrated, communicate calmly and reasonably. Public shaming or drama helps no one.
Ask for Mediation: If things get tense between you and another member, school, or parent — contact us for moderation at admin@englishwizards.org.
Contractual Breakdowns: If a contract or service agreement is in danger of collapsing due to poor communication or potential reputational harm, contact EW immediately. We will attempt to mediate and prevent fallout that affects others.

🔹 Enforcement of Guidelines

Monitored by Admins: We watch closely to protect our community’s integrity. Minor violations may receive a warning. Repeated or serious breaches can result in suspension or removal.
Evolving with the Community: These guidelines will change over time based on feedback and growth. Your suggestions are welcome — this is a shared space.

By following these community guidelines, you help make English Wizards a thriving, respectful, and empowering environment for teachers, schools, and the future of English education in Poland.