A1-Legacy: Foundation Worth Building

There is an assumption by some mothers that certain academies are better than others and when it comes down to it, there is only a handful of academies that actually do a good job.  Before you decide on your child's future, all I ask is that you do the research and ask questions! 

It's a travesty that some pretentious moms shop hagwons like they shop for a bag: they only look for brand names.  They do not take the time to consider the actual quality, cost and true value of a good education. 

When you are in the market for a hagwon, follow these simple steps:

1. Ask around.  Don't ask friends (they are afterall bias) Ask people in your church, and community and most likely, you will begin to hear news of some good academies.

2. Do your research.  Paying out money just for a brand is simply foolhardy and not a smart use of your resources.  Go to parent and education websites and find out what others say about so and so hagwon.

3. Visit the school and ask questions.  It is after all your child's education you must consider.  You don't want to be throwing your hard earned money.

4. Ask to see their credentials.  Mothers, you would be amazed how many teachers teach iBT or TEPS and yet when asked if they have taken the test, you will not get a straight answer.  Why?  Most have not taken the test.  While there, ask to see a couple of their iBT or TEPS score.  After all, would a good hagwon have anything to hide?

5. Don't get caught up in name value or cute name academies like I ADORE ENGLISH or  Cubbie's Playground.  They are simply marketing tools.  They are trying to lure you in.  You will only find out later that you have been "FISHED."