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2016Founded
3Campuses
30+Nationalities
4.5:1Student:Faculty
₩2.4–3.4M/moSalary
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Hagwon

HIllside Collegiate Dongnae

Busan, Korea

Busan

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Hagwon

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About HIllside Collegiate Dongnae

Overview

Located in Busan, this role offers a salary of 2.3M-2.7M KRW, a single studio, and flight allowance. With 25 weekly teaching hours, it provides a manageable workload teaching Pre-K and Kindergarten students in a supportive environment. Hillside Dongnae is a private institution in Busan offering Pre-K and Kindergarten classes. It provides structured materials while allowing teachers to develop their own lessons. Classes are small, with a maximum of 12 students.

135-11 Geumjeongmaeul-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
Life in the Area

Living Near HIllside Collegiate Dongnae

Beach city — ocean views, vibrant food scene, lower cost of living

Transit

Busan Metro Line 2 · KTX 2.5 hr from Seoul

Shopping

Nampo Market · Centum City Shinsegae · Haeundae beach shops

Parks & Nature

Gamcheon Culture Village · Taejongdae Park

Life as a Teacher

Teaching at HIllside Collegiate Dongnae

North American + Australian SACE K-12 — "Head, Hands, Heart" (est. 2016, 3 campuses)

Curriculum Style

Hillside Collegiate International School (est. 2016) operates 3 campuses (Geoje, Songdo, Myongji) serving 300+ students from 30+ nationalities with an exceptional 4.5:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Dual accreditation: American MSA CESS (K-12) and Australian SACE (Grades 6–12) — the first school in Geoje to offer the Australian curriculum qualification. The "Head, Hands, Heart" philosophy integrates STEM labs, outdoor learning, makerspace, gym, pool, and golf zone. AP and SAT are the primary secondary qualifications.

Lesson Prep

Unit planning follows North American Common Core and AP frameworks alongside Australian SACE requirements. Expect 5–6 hrs/week for differentiated instruction, assessment rubrics, and portfolio documentation.

Typical Day

Full international school day: 50–80 minute subject periods PreK–12. Homeroom responsibilities, outdoor learning blocks, and extracurriculars included. Salary ₩2.4–3.4M, 8 weeks paid annual leave, round-trip flights, free kindergarten tuition for teacher families.

Programs at HIllside Collegiate Dongnae

All Levels
PreK–ElementaryPreK–Grade 5

North American Common Core with Head/Hands/Heart outdoor integration. STEM and makerspace.

Middle SchoolGrades 6–8

Transitional programme. Australian SACE introduction, AP and project-based learning.

High SchoolGrades 9–12

AP courses + Australian SACE qualifications. Rigorous college prep pathway.

8 weeks paid annual leaveRound-trip flightsFree kindergarten tuition for childrenMSA CESS + Australian SACE accreditation

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