Moving to korea after graduating high school?
I'm currently in 12th grade in high school, but my mom DESPERATELY wants to move back to korea right after I graduate. But what advantage does that give me? Yes, I can speak korean fluently but I'm probably not up the high school senior level of korean knowledge status because I've been in the US for about 8 years. And yes, I'm a citizen in Korea, so I have no problem of going back there because either way I'll be in more advantage living over there with full rights than in America. HOWEVER, what about my education? I'm probably going to have to either go back in high school and take their version of college exam (which I'll probably FAIL since korea's education is sooo much higher than America's high school) and probably if I'm lucky end up in a crappy college that I'll still have trouble in because it's still too hard for me to learn and stuff. I'm so confused and need serious help from someone with experience or knows what to do. Do I have to apply to college with the SAT score I took in America or just start from scratch in korea? And how would I catch up? I can't manage to pay for the korean international schools since they cost thousands (and the reason why we might be moving to korea is due to MONEY). PLEASE HELP!
I'm 35. Am I too old to teach in Korea?
It's getting popular for those approaching middle age with wanderlust to want to move to Asia to teach English.Given your background and age, I WOULD NOT suggest the hagwon route. You're obviously overqualified for private language schools and hagwons seek out the twenty generation crowd. So, your age might be against you.Having said that, I know a teacher pushing 40 years old living in Korea who found a comfortable little hagwon in Seoul and his students are marvellous. Not the most glamorous job in the world nor does it pay much, but he tutors a few businessmen for extra pay on the weekends. He says he keeps fit hiking the Seoul mountains and tend to hang out with younger people, so that keeps him youthful. Age is just a number, my friend. 40 is the new 30!There are many teachers over 40 teaching in Korea. Most universities will let you teach until your 65. Since you've got a M.A. and 8 years teaching experience already in Korea, I think you'd be more than qualified.You might want to look at applying for a university in Korea no matter where it is. I'm sure you'll want to travel around Asia a bit and return home during semester breaks. Can't do that with a hagwon job, or less with a public school position than a universityUni jobs are where most of the older teachers are. You teach only 10-15 hours a week, plenty of vacations, and you get to work with adults. (Well, sort of… Korean college students tend to be a little on the immature side even at 19 years old since the majority of them live at home and have never had a part-time job, and are not very independent). Nonetheless, you're not teaching kids at a university."I've also seen teachers in their late 30's and early 40's teaching at winter and summer English camps in Korea. When I spoke with most of them, several came from Thailand to teach in Korea and make enough money to support themselves for another 6 months living in Bangkok.If you’re restless living back in Canada and want to come to Korea, then do it! I believe there’s a job for every foreigner in Korea if you look hard enough for it.Given your experience and academic background, you should go the university route. It may take you a semester or two to get hired, but be patient, network with other foreign professors via Facebook and LinkedIn and you'll nab something.More detailed questions like this can be found in the Korea Teaching Q&A section of my website: eslteachingonline
What do Vietnam natives think of English teachers? I am moving there to teach next month. I am a white female.
Iam Vietnamese and learning English with foreigner teacher too. Well in fact, almost students really wanna learn with foreigners because they can learn real lessons, real conversations,especially real practicing,etc. It isn't bored like we used to learn at high school or some where like my uni. Both of them is always grammars, grammars, textbooks…Well,in my opinion I see that foreigner teachers are both friendly,enthusiastic and responsible. We so excited and laugh a lot when we learn with them. And we actually enjoy each lessons each days.So no worry about that. Hoping it is useful for you!And welcome to Vietnam ( Sorry for my English is not good !)
How should I prepare to move to South Korea to teach English?
Do some research on the culture, its religions, the food, the environment and any school you are applying to.You don't need to bring much as you can get things you need there. But keep in mind you are in a different country and things will be different.Have an open mind or don't do it.There will be things that you like better and things you don't like, so be prepared for that.A large portion of your time awake will be spent teaching so I would prepare for that. Take a course, read books and watch videos. Learn how to teach and that will make your time abroad better.26 ESL Teachers Offer Advice on Teaching English AbroadThe Starter's Guide to Teaching English in AsiaESLinsider's Online TEFL Courses
Highest paying jobs in S. Korea
I live in the U.S and I was wondering what are the highest paying jobs in South Korea -- i was considering moving over there and being an english teacher // but i want to know if there's anything that pays better and doesn't take that long in college since i wanna move there young like in my 20's.lol and yes i will be attending college in the U.S.
LCI Kids Club - Seoul, South Korea (Teaching Abroad)?
LCI is a good franchise. I recruited for them several times in the Gangnam, Seocho, Guro, and Jongro branches. All the teachers I hired for them were satisfied and completed their contracts. 2 of them signed on for another year w/the same school. Btw I've listed 4 branches that are located in Seoul. There are 6 other ones, but I'm not sure where they are located. But remember, they are a franchise, and they all follow the same cirriculum, schedules, and salaries. Take it, but make sure you have all your benefits... I'm guessing you should be getting at anywhere from 2.1-2.4 million won per month. E2 visa sponsorship Full housing, w/basic furnishings Round trip airfare 50/50 Insurance Severance pay after one year Possible pension plan, it's up to you though 2 weeks paid vacation 3-4 sick paid sick days, depends on the contract, should be at least 3 edit- I've never heard of "Genesis", your best bet as a newbie is to hook up with a franchise school. The benefits will always be there. Most of the independent schools these days are dirty. I don't recc. it.