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How many students in each class and what level?
In private schools it can range from 5~15 students.
In public schools it can range from 20~40 students.
*If you teach Teacher-Workshops it can range from 1~10 teachers.
The English proficiency levels in private schools are pretty high as the affluent parents send their kids to private schools
The English proficiency levels in public schools are pretty low comparatively speaking. You could have some students fluent in English and other students who can't write their ABC's sitting right next to each other.
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What's the curriculum?
In private schools there will be a curriculum in place designed by the Director and teachers. As students pay monthly fees for these schools, the curriculum is great to work from with some preparation of your own.
In public schools there is a curriculum in place for the Korean English teachers to follow. However, most foreign teachers are encouraged to teach out of the book and find it rather out-dated and non-functional. In some cases in public schools, you will be given carte blanche to create your own materials for each class. There is no curriculum in place and planning lessons can get a bit tricky.
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What are the hidden tasks to this job?
In private schools you could be asked to prepare tests and grade them. You could also be asked to do student reports, interviews, parent interviews, teacher training or curriculum selection.
In public schools you could be asked to prepare tests, judge contests, do teacher workshops, do upplementary classes, attend meetings, attend staff-dinners, help with demonstration classes or even do proof-reading or editing.
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