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globalnomad · Joined: 06 Apr 2005

Hi all,

Any info on these two school would be greatly appreciated....working conditions....trustworthy or not.....contract problems.....etc...

Thx all

paperbag princess · Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Location: veggie hell

my partner works at ybm and he is verry happy with his school. you do have to work hard, but it's very professional and well organised. pm me if you want to talk to him more.

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

Worknplay is a website company, and also has recruiters. It's not a school.

Find them here at www.worknplay.co.kr

adventureman · Joined: 18 Feb 2003

globalnomad · Joined: 06 Apr 2005

Hi all,

Is there a big difference between the two YBM/ELS schools "Adult school" vs Mainly children one.....by difference I mean in oraganization, quality of school...not student population and diff. between teaching Adults vs kids.

Homer · Guest

globa,

YBM is one of the largest if not the largest chain of schools in Korea. It is hard to generalize about them.

Quality varies from school to school and depends if the school is a full part of the company (a branch) or a franchise.

I worked for an ECC for my first two years here and I had zero problems with them. The school was run professionally and they lived up to their contracts. The curriculum was great and easy to follow.

The schedule was (and still is) heavier then at other schools.

My buddy worked for ELS YBM for 3 years. He quite enjoyed it, except for the nasty split shift.

If you want more info...pm me.

blackheart · Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Location: Seoul

Hey ya,

I have a friend teaching at one near Express Bus Terminal and the school itself isn't so good. Their pay is only 1.7, low compared to most offers out there, and the director is apparently unhelpful and unaccomadating. I suppose it really depends on the franchise and most of all the director. Make sure to talk to current staff and find out their attitudes, they won't lie to you. I'd say that was the deciding factor when I chose my school, and am quite happy as a result.

Good luck.

Canuckophile · Joined: 30 Jan 2003

worknplay is a reputable recruiter so far as I know - I think they do a variety, including public school and hogwon jobs

Canuckophile