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misher



Joined: 14 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:03 am    Post subject: WSI Korea Reply with quote

HI everyone,

I've read the other posts regarding WSI by using the search function and was wondering if anyone had any new information. I've got 2 years experience with adults (business english/toefl), a CELTA and a business undergrad (Finance/marketing combo). I have an interview coming up soon. Does anyone currently work there?

I wanted to study Korean full-time but I'm worried about my finances. Is working part-time at WSI a good option?

Thanks

MAtthew
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vk33



Joined: 26 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

bad idea. listen to the other posters.

get an after school gig and a private tutor.

you'll go father faster.

or try WSI in any other country
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misher



Joined: 14 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

bump
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vk33



Joined: 26 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

misher wrote:
bump


youre kidding right? you read all the old posts and you have my two cents. what more are you looking for?

if you want i can put you in touch with former employees
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Easter Clark



Joined: 18 Nov 2007
Location: Hiding from Yie Eun-woong

PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

PM sent.

Don't buy in to the scaremongering.
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cdninkorea



Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 5:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I used to work there and quite enjoyed it. I only left because of another job offer with better vacation, but still miss a lot about WSI.
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Sector7G



Joined: 24 May 2008

PostPosted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

cdninkorea wrote:
I used to work there and quite enjoyed it. I only left because of another job offer with better vacation, but still miss a lot about WSI.


Same here. There are better contracts out there, especially concerning vacation and their requirement of working every 3rd Saturday, but they do keep their promises. No surprises. And the actual working and teaching conditions are among the best. Yes, I miss a lot about WSI too.
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Whistleblower



Joined: 03 Feb 2007

PostPosted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 5:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I worked with WSI for my final 2 years in Korea and it was the best school that I worked for. They offered me the opportunity to develop into examining and am now an examiner and marker in the UK, get into Curriculum Development and improve my teaching.

They support their teachers and other staff very well and reward them for their effort. There are a lot of geocentric staff employed and there is nominal confrontation between the NET's and the Korean staff as they have a good working relationship.

Work hard, play hard and enjoy the second year at WSI with more vacation time.
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misher



Joined: 14 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the replies guys!
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