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sheba



Joined: 16 May 2005
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PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2005 4:42 pm    Post subject: How much for private tutoring? Reply with quote

Im working at a language institute, and the chinese teacher (who is Korean) has asked me to tutor her english 3 times a week. She has asked how much it will cost... but I have no idea what to charge... does anyone know the going rate? Im in a smaller area of Pohang city if that makes a difference.
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joe_doufu



Joined: 09 May 2005
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PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2005 5:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not too much! She's your first customer, and so she'll be the one to refer others to you. Make her happy!
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sheba



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PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2005 6:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

how much is not too much??? ball park figure?
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Ya-ta Boy



Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2005 6:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Keeping in mind that tutoring is illegal and NO ONE on this board has EVER done it or even thought of doing it, the rumor is that W30,000/hr outside of Seoul is the going rate. In Seoul, the rate can go as high as W50,000/hr. Or so I've heard.

But I agree with the guy who said 'go easy' but for a different reason. You work with her. She's probably in a position to help you with some things. If you are into a language exchange, then there is no money involved.

PS: I'm serious about it being illegal. You can get fined and deported for doing it.
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Grotto



Joined: 21 Mar 2004

PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2005 7:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The minimum rate is about 30,000 won per hour if it involves little or no travel time.

That covers 2 students for each extra student I charge another 15,000 won per hour.

If there is any travel involved, buses or taxis I charge 50,000won an hour +

those were my rates when I did privates.
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The Man known as The Man



Joined: 29 Mar 2003
Location: 3 cheers for Ted Haggard oh yeah!

PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2005 7:10 am    Post subject: Re: How much for private tutoring? Reply with quote

kimbelina wrote:
Im working at a language institute, and the chinese teacher (who is Korean) has asked me to tutor her english 3 times a week. She has asked how much it will cost... but I have no idea what to charge... does anyone know the going rate? Im in a smaller area of Pohang city if that makes a difference.


You won't be making any money doing privates.


Privates are illegal.
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Captain Corea



Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2005 7:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Grotto wrote:
The minimum rate is about 30,000 won per hour if it involves little or no travel time.

That covers 2 students for each extra student I charge another 15,000 won per hour.

If there is any travel involved, buses or taxis I charge 50,000won an hour +

those were my rates when I did privates.


These all sound about right. The thing is htough, it IS illegal and if you are doing anything behind the bosses back it just might come a bite cha'. That DOES NOT MEAN you should tell your boss, that just means ...


watch out.
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sheba



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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2005 6:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks everyone!

Im probably going to do a language exchange now anyway.... seeing as its illegal and all....
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Ya-ta Boy



Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2005 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Im probably going to do a language exchange now anyway.... seeing as its illegal and all....


Get your story straight. Tutoring for money is illegal. Language exchanges are not illegal. If you are going to live of life a crime then you need to get the story straight. See Carl Hiaason and Elmore Leonard for the consequences of not learning that basic lesson.


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sheba



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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2005 7:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

let me rephrase... im going to do a language exchange seeing as tutoring for money is illegal....
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