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[garykasparov]

This is for statistical purposes only and two schools have been included in the above poll. Feel free to write about why you selected the school you did in the poll.

[Pak Yu Man]

If we write an explanation, we can be sued by said school for slander.
That being said, I chose Wondercrap. Had friends work there, they got screwed. I personaly don't know or care, but that's what I heard.

Someone please try to sue me

[Fishead soup]

Can you imagine trying to get a job back home with Ding Ding Dang on your resume. It sounds like a kitchy Chinese restaurant with a six foot egg roll.

[hugo_danner]

I'd have to say it's a toss up between Kids College and Wonderland!

[garykasparov]

I voted Wonderland because they've offered terrible contracts. I've seen them several times. In addition, there have been issues with taxes, medical insurance, pension, building safety, housing accomodations and honoring labor contracts.

Ansan Wonderland Labor Contract

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEACHER

This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT has been made this on _________, 2006 between _Ansan Wonderland_(hereinafter referred to as the "Employer") and ___________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Teacher"), a citizen of ________ under the terms and conditions set forth below.

Both parties agree on the following terms and conditions:


CLAUSE 1 (APPOINTMENT)

a. The employer agrees to employ the teacher during the period stipulated herein.
b. The teacher agrees to accept the employment and will work in his/her full capacity for the school.


CLAUSE 2 ( PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT )

_______, 2006 � ________, 2007

CLAUSE 3 (THE EMPLOYER�S RESPONSIBILITIES)

a. The employer and teacher are equal individuals working together to provide quality English instruction under the terms stated in this contract.

b. The employer will honor the terms and conditions of employment for the teacher as stated within this contract.

c. The employer will guarantee the teacher 2.0 million won for 120 hours(equal to 180 classes) every month.


CLAUSE 4 (THE TEACHER�S RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES )

a. During the terms of this Agreement, the teacher must cooperate and comply with the instructions and disciplines of the school. Assisting the Supervisor he/she must carry out assignments as directed by the employer. The Supervisor will be responsible for establishing and communicating the Standards of Performance as related to the duties stated in this contract.

b. The teacher must have adequately prepared for the classes in advance.

c. At all times during the terms of this contract, the male teachers should wear ties and the female teachers will wear dresses or dress pants in the school unless otherwise instructed.

d. The teacher�s work will include the following:

①. Teaching of English language (Target students� ages: 5 to 15)
②. Development of educational programs and materials
③. Curriculum design and implementation
④. Indoor and outdoor classroom activities for/with students
⑤. Grading and assessment of students
⑥. Student counseling or evaluation
⑦. Attending at teacher�s meetings, workshops and parents� meetings
⑧. Other related activities


CLAUSE 5 ( SALARY )

The payment of the salary is to be made on 5th of the following month.
Attendance at scheduled staff meetings and workshops is mandatory and not considered as teaching time.


CLAUSE 6 ( WORKING HOURS )

a. During the term of this Agreement, the teacher should work in cooperation with the Supervisor from Monday through Friday.

b. The employer cannot guarantee his/her requested teaching schedule.



CLAUSE 7 (TRANSPORTATION)

a. Round trip economy airfare is provided with the one-year contract from the teacher�s nearest airport to the international airport in Korea and transportation from the airport to the teacher�s residence in Korea. Upon completion of this contract, the teacher will be provided with a return ticket.

b. If the teacher leaves the school before his/her contract period ends, the school will not pay for his/her return ticket.

c. If the teacher leaves the school prior to completing six (6) months period of this contract for any reason, the teacher must reimburse the school the cost of the ticket paid by the school or the school may deduct the equivalent amount from the teacher�s last month�s pay.


CLAUSE 8 ( TAX )

The teacher will pay tax according to the Korean tax law. (3.3% of income)



CLAUSE 9 ( MEDICAL INSURANCE )

a. The teacher will be covered by medical insurance under AIG policy.
b. Half of the insurance premium will be paid by the Employer and the other half by the teacher. (For reference, the current insurance premium rate is 1.5 % of the monthly salary)


CLAUSE 10 ( VACATION & HOLIDAYS )

a. The teacher will be allowed for national holidays (14-15) and vacation (10) that are indicated in a yearly academic calendar.


CLAUSE 11 ( ACCOMMODATIONS )

a. The school will provide the teacher with a single furnished accommodation.

b. Furnishings provided by the employer include: television, refrigerator, washing machine, bed, kitchen table, chairs, two-burner gas hot plate, and a telephone.

c. Selection of the apartment will be made by the employer.

d. The cost of monthly service, utilities, and telephone charges for the accommodations will be paid by the teacher. In the case of a shared apartment, the cost will be shared by the roommates.

e. For the first four months, the Employer will withhold a deposit of 100,000 Won each month, in order for the employer to pay utilities, telephone charges and possible damages which may have occurred in the last month of the teacher�s contract.

f. Any balance due the teacher after all bills have been paid will be transferred to the teacher�s account in his/her home country within two months after the termination of the contract.



CLAUSE 12 (SEVERANCE PAYMENT)

Upon completion of this contract, the teacher will receive 2.0 million won.
This payment will be made at the time of completion of the contract period.


CLAUSE 13 ( DISMISSAL OR VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION )

a. The employer reserves the right to dismiss the teacher from employment for the following causes:
①. Neglect or inability to perform his/her duties stipulated in this agreement
②. Frequent absences from work
③. Receiving two warning letters
④. Criminal behavior or misconduct
⑤. Teaching any private classes outside of the school

b. The employer agrees to give the employee 20 working days notice in the event of dismissal. However, in the case of a teacher�s criminal behavior or misconduct, he/she will be dismissed from employment immediately with no warning or notice.

c. In the event the teacher resigns from employment, he/she can do so giving 20 working days notice to the employer.

d. In either case of dismissal or resignation before completing the contract term, the teacher will NOT receive the severance payment in accordance with Korean Labor Laws.


CLAUSE 14( GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION )

a. This Agreement is governed by the law of the Republic of Korea.
b. This Agreement is made final and firm unless any material modification or amendment to this Agreement is executed with the full knowledge and consent of the undersigned and incorporated into this Agreement.

In witness thereof, we have affixed our signatures hereon.




___________________________ ____________________________ Employer Teacher

___________________________ ____________________________ Date Date

[harryh]

I worked at Wonderland, EBY, Kid's Club, Jung Chul, EWHA ALS (x2 branches), Reading Town, and KEDC.

Some are big operations, some are small in the hagwon world, and a lot depends on the quality of the management when working at one.

My worst experience was at Wonderland on Geoje Island, followed by an EWHA in Busan.

[wylies99]

Gee, so many crapwons and only one vote!

[RedRob]

[harryh]

[jajdude]

Of course Wonderland, their rep has been bad for years and many foreigners here know it. I'm sure some are OK, and there are many other lousy ones, big chains or not. Reputation matters, and I bet some decent workplaces and employers suffer due to the reputations of their chains.

[Homer]

Interesting....but gary...

You say the poll is solely for statistical purposes . However how statistically relevant do you think this poll will be?

How reliable is your sample and how wide?

You are polling from an anonymous online discussion board. I would assume your results will be somewhat dubious....for example what about the silent majority of teachers who either have positive experiences or who do not post here but work at one of those schools?

I suspect your poll will have a margin or error of about +/- 99% but all in good fun....

If you say based on personal experiences at one of those schools gary then what you get is pretty much statistically irrelevent anecdotes and testimony...

Anyway...lets see where this goes.

[garykasparov]

If teachers have a positive experience, they're free to refute anything that's been said in this forum.

[Homer]

Oh gary.....how nice...

You know full well what happens to people who post positive experiences on here...especially about these schools...but thats not important.

Your little poll will yield the predictable results...and be anything by conclusive, statistically relevant or scientific...but if your aim is to stir the soup in the barrel...you will attain it.

Enjoy the poll....

[cruisemonkey]

I don't know anything about them, but how could you not love a school by the name of Ding Ding Dang. Darn, it brings to mind a girl I once knew who lived at 69 Dingly Dell Drive.

[wylies99]