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[estehanio]

Hi guys! First I apologize if such question has already been posted. I tried to find some information about it here, but without much success. Also googled but nothing really useful came up.

Is anyone familiar, or has any knowledge about how much do "Study rooms" charge per month for elementary and middle school classes? I've heard the range is from 230.000krw~330.000krw/month (50min/3 x week) depending on the area and age of the students. Korean websites on the other hand mostly say that the price is 150.000krw per month (for a Korean teacher). I think even for a Korean teacher that's too low.

Any information would be highly appreciated!

Happy New Year everyone!

[Coltronator]

12 000W x3 days x 4 weeks = ~150 000 sounds about right. Most MOEs have price caps in the 10k to 15k /hour ranges. So Korean or foreigner you won't be charging more than the limit.

[denverdeath]

That's basically MoE basic rules. You still have to register w the TAX office, too! MoE='guidelines'. TaxOffice=money; not for you. Be forewarned. The taxman, in korea too, is ALWAYS sniffin around for a bone or two. I cancelled my study room, and TWO yrs l8tr those tax jokers were STILL looking for money.

[denverdeath]

Forgot to mention. I've yet to figure this out. Is that 15k based PER student? If so, a bit more reasonable. Make groups of 4-6 and charge em accordingly...

[Coltronator]

Yes, that is the goal 10-15k X 4-6

[estehanio]

Thank you for your replies, I really appreciate every bit of information I can get. Actually two of my Korean colleagues run a 공부방, they charge around 280.000won/ per student + books + once a week with a native teacher. I asked them the same about the 15만원 cap, and they both said that it's way too low even for a Korean teacher.

I went to the 교육청 to ask about the price cap and stuff, and they were laughing. They told me you need to write your own prices, and that there is no limit/cap? So I'm kinda confused...

@denverdeath, yeah I suppose, had a similar issue with a regular job. My recruiter ripped many teachers off. I found out few months ago he's broke, so I don't feel too bad now that he ripped me off 800$ LOL.

Have a nice weekend everyone!

[estehanio]

[denverdeath]

Actual REAL cap is the market price in the area. The customers kinda set it, but DONT undersell urself! A class of 4 for 15-18 per hrly is a great thing to have, esp if u could get it on an 8-hr daily schedule. Near 8k that way(5-day schedule). Not the easiest at all, but IS manageable, if organized correctly, and if u live in the RIGHT area AND u have the looks and personality. Set classes at 100/4 to begin. See what happens. /4 can b a bit of a seller if parents really want more teacher-to-student interaction, but realize MOST parents just want a sitter and they pay less than u charge for more classroom time at whatever place.

[estehanio]

[denverdeath]

You SHOULD do what YOU like. If not, the students WILL know, if not now then eventually, that you're NOT into it. For me, I also prefer older students, especially adults. Gotta say, though, those students are becoming fewer and farer between for me in busan. Recently got one paying 60k hrly, but that's a rarity for me these days. She just got accepted for an internship, so she'll be gone in a few months...sadly.