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[jibbs]

First question: How hard is it to get work at an int'l school? What are they looking for?

2nd Q: How hard is it to work at one?

How are the conditions, pay, students...?

[buddy bradley]

Well, "Jibbs", the first job I landed here was at the International Primary School (they have two branches plus a secondary school), and all I had accomanying my resume was my degree, so I'd say that it's not too tough. Then again, I also had over two year's experience under my belt, but then again (again), taking a look at some of the other characters who work there... well, let's just say that I wouldn't want to introduce them to my mom. Also, not all of the teachers are what I'd call native speakers. So I'd say that they're looking for a pulse.

The pay is average - 13 bucks an hour. The conditions are fine I guess but you should know what kids can be like...

As for your second question, I have no idea what you mean by that. How much are you, as a teacher, willing to put in?

Which 'international' school are you referring to?

[jibbs]

Hi Buddy,

Where is that int'l primary school? What hours do they?

I just figured int'l school might be harder work than most language academies, more stressful perhaps? But hopefully maybe more professional? Before I had heard that most int'l schools hire those who taught in their home countries and they seem to prefer to hire from overseas... or maybe I'm wrong?

How's everything going for you? Better than Korea? Personally I'm finding it hard to adjust... maybe that's just my personality.

[jojoni]

I have heard many negatives general things from foreingers that taught in Vietnam, but now they are in Korea. But I am not discourge a bit about leaving Korea for Vietnam. I guess I am burnout after seven years working in Korea. I need to be in a new enviroment and a new challenge. If you are thinking of coming back to Korea, my Korean friend is looking for and English teacher who can teach all ages. Let me know as soon as you can because I am leaving Korea on Decembr 30 this year.

[greent]

There are a lot of schools here that have 'international' in their name, but there are only 3 K-12 accredited international schools and yes, it is very difficult to get a job there. The pay is great- over $2,000 a month and paid holidays and summer vacation, but they mostly hire from overseas at international school job fairs. If you don't attend a job fair, you can apply and sometimes get an interview in country, but it's more difficult. They require public school teaching certification and experience teaching in academic schools.

[mrlg]

"......and experience teaching in academic schools."

And how will they check that he has experience teaching in academic schools? By giving his former employee a call?

[greent]

They usually require letters of recommendation and will call some of the references.