Korean Job Discussion Forums

[NSMatt]

There is ample information available concerning CDI's main operations but I haven't been able to find much on their kiddy hagwon, April Institute. Their website is in Korean only.

It is a fairly new operation but is expanding quickly.

Has anyone here worked for them? What can you tell me about the schedule, curriculum, or working environment? I would appreciate any info you can provide!

[cedarseoul]

I can't imagine why anyone would choose to work for a hagwon where the focus is specifically on kindy. I've reviewed some of CDI's April materials - they seem pretty professional. But hagwon kindy - eh...

[Looney]

Do they also have cameras in every classroom like the elementary/adult divisions of CDI?

[NSMatt]

[valkerie]

Not worked for CDI but did a year of kindy hagwon here. Loved it. Nice if you have small classes and you are sole (homeroom) teacher.

Cameras are not a problem (for me).

[NSMatt]

Anyone else?

[Tribal]

Yea, I've taught with cameras in the room. I don't understand why people get so upset about them. When you're teaching, you're not thinking about them, and as long as you're a good teacher, who cares?

[morningmimi]

Did you end up going? Did you like it?

[NSMatt]

I'm still waiting for the visa, if you PM me I will give you a review when I begin teaching.