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[skibum80]

Currently, I work at a Montessori school in Austin, TX. Does anybody know of any Montessori schools around korea. Couldn't find to much using google. Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks

[gteacher]

There are lots of Montessori Schools in and around Seoul. What level are you interested in teaching at?

[skibum80]

Currently, I teach the elementary class at a Montessori school in Austin, TX. As far as age level, I'm not sure. What would you Recomend if I may ask?

Thanks for the information

[gteacher]

There are a million and one kindy's here, many of them however are only Montessori in name. Finding anything above that level is a little more difficult. If you contact the American Montessori Society, they should be able to give you a list of Montessori Schools in South Korea. Working your way through the list is the safest way to find a real Montessori School to work at.

[TexasPete]

I used to work at a "Montessori" school in Bundang, but as far as I could tell, the only Montessori thing about it was that it had small furniture.

[murcheson]

did you need training?

[skibum80]

I'm not certified in Montessori and currently do not seek training.

[Saxiif]

There's a large number of Montessori schools in Korea, but the majority of them don't hire foreigners.

[angelgirl]

Yes, there are many Montessori schools in Seoul. They don't USUALLY teach EFL, as the Montessori method and communicative methodologies are at odds with each other. That is, in a real Montessor school the children are free to use materials to DO what aever they want with minimal input from the teacher. An EFL class needs a lot of input and interaction with the teacher. This is my take on the topic. I am not Montessori trained but am a trained and experienced teacher of young children.