Pyeong-Taek

Director/Supervisor: Mrs. Kim, Mrs. Yoo, David (Korean Teacher)

Tel: 652-0509
Email: jasan58@hotmail.com

This school goes by either JaSan and/or Kids Club. They all keep changing to different job titles so I just added all the names above.

Its probably the worst school around in this area (Pyeong-Taek) The director has conned numerous teachers and owes millions to former employees. Do not expect your own apartment or any form of payment whatsoever.

Severance pay has been withheld from teachers on at least three occasions.

Contractual obligations in relation to accommodation, pay dates and vacations will not be kept. The director has little or no respect for Westerners. This is a poorly managed school with no interest in education. No teaching materials for native speakers are provided. Expect your pay to be docked if you decide to take your contractual vacation time.

Poor accommodation with a complete lack of privacy. Do not expect your medical insurance or your pension contributions to be passed on.
Do not expect your final wages, or your contractual notice time to be honored.

There is a high turnover of staff here, with very few teachers staying longer than 6 months. Former teachers have found the director deceptive and guilty of trying to implement ridiculous rules.

Teachers here were fired with short notice so that the director could save money. Compensation was not paid.

Statutory notice not given. Expect to be fired unjustly.

Delays in pay and non-payment of some wages and original deposit. Tax, insurance and pension are taken from teachers' wages but are not paid.

Horrible and unsafe living conditions

Less than half salary was paid to three foreign teachers and two Korean teachers due to various, dubious deductions. Airfare also wasn't paid.
The apartment provided lacked furnishings.

Early firing of teachers to avoid severance pay for two teachers.

You may be harassed, threatened and not paid if you work here.

I know I may have repeated a lot but I want other foreigners to be aware. I suggest that you ask the school to provide you with the other foreign teachers email address and/or phone number and contact them first before taking the job. I made the mistake of not listening to the other foreign teachers and took the job because the school was the closest to my friends. As of July 2006, I know of 2 Canadian teachers, 4 American teachers, 2 New Zealand teachers and 3 Korean teachers that have worked there in the past. Be wise as to which schools you choose. I have been working at other schools and I have never had any problems like this before so please be careful. If you have any question concerning this school or any other questions please contact me via email: bytchazz@hotmail.com