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[HardyandTiny]

Are there any language institutes in Korea owned by foreigners? One would think that with all the problems a group of people would get together and open one. Is it not possible?

[waterbaby]

Yeah, it's certainly possible but there's a bunch of regluations concering foreigners setting up businesses and the info I've come across says that you need 50 million won as a kind of security deposit. As always, money talks.

Unfortunately there's probably not too many of us (English teachers that is) around there who've got that sort of cash. It'd be a lot easier financially to get a few people together to open a school - but it takes a lot of time, planning and patience to make a successful business anywhere in the world and the hagwon business is such a fickle and competitive market...

If you're married to a Korean (not sure how it applies to other kinds of visas) you can do it much, much easier

I've read job ads posted by ex-teachers (foreigners) who have opened their own small schools - so some do it. Don't have any stats or numbers or anything.

Edit: (Apparently) City Hall is offering a free service now to foreigners who wish to set up a business in Seoul.

[itaewonguy]

these is one being advertised on spectrum, fishy thing the pay rate is average and its been advertised for 3-4 months now,, guess no one wants to work there, must not be so great..

[kimcheeking]

[gajackson1]

KCK - I think this is the one.

http://www.englishspectrum.com

There - favor done for you. Now, YOU find out who the blonde is!!!

Regards,

G.

[HardyandTiny]

I know it might be difficult to open a school, but just out of curiousity...What does a mid-size successful language institute make make in one year? Just give me a guess, please.. I don't work as a teacher and I've never worked in an institute (just privs), so I have no idea what these schools are pulling in.

Also, what do you think are the chances of a school succeeding in a place like Saipan if teachers were brought in to work there from other countries just like here.

I ask because I'm looking for a way to create my own business.

thanks

[HardyandTiny]

Also, I'm curious about what teachers think of this idea.

I am interested in opening a school for adults, college age and above, in Saipan. Students can live and learn in Saipan rather than travelling to The States, Australia, England , etc.. and get a similar education closer to home in an English speaking commonwealth. I would like to bring the teachers to Saipan from other countries...USA, CANADA, AUSSIE, etc...and have the students come from Japan,Korea, etc. to learn English overseas but close to home.
Your thoughts?

[Gord]

[marco]

I'm interested in buying a school in Suwon. I would be interested in learning more from likeminded individuals. Does anyone here actually own or know anyone that actually owns or has intentions to actually owning a school. Is it a good idea? Is a partnership possible?

[HardyandTiny]

[The King of Kwangju]

[waterbaby]

If anyone else is interested in establishing their own business, here's a link to the Seoul Help Center for Foreigners and some information. It's a start!

Address: Euljiro 1, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-744, Republic of Korea
Tel: (+82-2) 731-6800~2
Fax: (+82-2) 731-6803
Opening hours: 09:00 � 18:00, Mar. ~ Oct. / 09:00 � 17:00, Nov. ~ Feb.

http://english.metro.seoul.kr/business/investment/support/index02.cfm

[HardyandTiny]

http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/SITE/data/html_dir/2004/02/07/200402070056.asp

Guam to offer English study programs

The University of Guam is set to welcome Korean students to its newly created English study programs to extend a potentially attractive language-learning alternative closer to home.

The island of Guam, located in the Western Pacific about three to four hours from most major Asian cities, has been a popular destination for Korean tourists for its scenery and proximity.

Now the island is combining such advantages with the fact that it is an English-speaking U.S. territory to attract Korean students to its English study programs.

The English Language Institute of the University of Guam will offer two-week and four-week "adventure programs" for those who want to immerse themselves in an English-speaking environment for a while and a 14-week "intensive program" for those who want more rigorous coursework in language-learning.

The participants will have a chance to meet people from all over the world and get involved in social, cultural and recreational activities. The two-week and four-week programs are open to students of all ages while the 14-week program is limited to students 18 years old or over.

"Guam is not a new, flashy location anymore. It has been a consistent and reliable destination for Korean tourists for a long time," said Bartley Jackson, chairman of the Korea Marketing Committee of the Guam Visitors Bureau. "I hope that the English study programs will be viewed the same way, a consistent and reliable curriculum closer to home."

The island is expecting its one millionth visitor from Korea in late spring and is marking the 15th anniversary of direct flights from Korea, he added.

The University of Guam is a U.S.-accredited, four-year institution founded in 1952. For more information on its English Language Institute, visit www.uog.edu/eli.


By Kim Jin

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[kangnamdragon]

I believe Saipan is a territory, not a commonwealth. We are not British.

I do know that college students travel to the States to learn English, but Gord it correct about those who have already graduated college. They are too busy.

[HardyandTiny]