HAGWON V PUBLIC>

Public schools are mostly recruited for by the Government run EPIK program.  If you see jobs advertised by agencies then these positions will probably be in less desirable locations.  4DS do have a limited number of public school positions available.  These schools have opted out of the EPIK program usually because the director speaks good English and wants to have more control of who they hire.  We do not offer public schools as a sole choice, because of the limited amount available, but you can request to add it to your other options.  If you have no teaching experience we do not recommend teaching at a public school.

Some points about public schools:

Class sizes are usually around 40-50.                    Korean co-teacher in class with you.

You will be the only foreign teacher at the school.      Holidays are better than hagwons.

You will be required to teach during the children's' summer and winter vacations.  Bizarrely students work harder on their vacations.

Hagwon plus points:

A team of foreign teachers at the school.                                          Small class sizes.

A choice of location.                                      Better pay for less experienced teachers.