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[RufusW]

Hai Guys,

I'm wondering how standard extra classes (and extra pay) is at public school.

I'm starting with EPIK in Busan in March on the lowly 1.8m. I don't mind too much but the possibility of earning more would be appreciated. Are extra classes a common occurrence?

Also, what's the probability of getting your vice-principal to allow you to work extra somewhere else? (I understand they need to authorise it)

So just seeing what people's experiences are....

Thanks for the help!

[cruisemonkey]

[nomad-ish]

the middle schools i've worked at have always bugged me to do extra classes, i doubt you'll have trouble getting some afterschool classes set up. if you can't get extra classes and your visa lists the school board as your employer, you could probably ask your school to ask around at other schools within the board about teaching some classes for them

[Ukon]

There is USUALLY after school classes....pay varies.....20k on the low end per hour and up to 60k being the highest. You can make alot of money off of them if you school is generous(mine is).

However, you can also not have any becuase either a hagwon or another teacher already does classes...I have met a few people with this situation....it sucks for them. Just make sure you talk about them early on...some school don't have a program, so you ave to start it.

Also, you can get a 200k won payraise per month by completing an 100 hour TEFL certificate online...Get that ASAP. It's not long unless you be a slacker.

[Toon Army]

[quote="cruisemonkey"]

[Real Reality]

Korea: Education at a Glance 2008: OECD Indicators--Indicator D3: How much are teachers paid?
(Note: in equivalent USD converted using PPPs)
--Primary education--
Starting Salary: 30,528
Salary after 15 years experience: 52,666
Salary at the top of the scale: 84,262
Ratio of salary after 15 years of experience to GDP per capita: 2.29

--Secodary education--
Starting Salary: 30,405
Salary after 15 years experience: 52,543
Salary at the top of the scale: 84,139
Ratio of salary after 15 years of experience to GDP per capita: 2.28

Table D3.1. Teachers' salaries (2006)--Annual statutory teachers' salaries in public institutions at starting salary, after 15 years of experience and at the top of the scale by level of education, in equivalent USD converted using PPPs
Last updated: 04-Sep-2008
Excel File for download: http://ocde.p4.siteinternet.com/publications/doifiles/962008041P1G025.xls
Main Website address: http://www.oecd.org/document/9/0,3343,en_2649_39263238_41266761_1_1_1_1,00.html

Teachers' salaries -- From The Economist (Sep 27th 2007)
http://www.economist.com/markets/indicators/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9867632

[RufusW]

Thanks guys,

I know it depends on the school so I'll see when I get out there. A few extra hours on a Monday/Tuesday would do me nicely.

Is it possible to complete a 100 hr TEFL in the middle of a contract and then get the pay-raise? I know should have got that sorted but it's been a bit of a rush.

[Ukon]