TEFL Jobs in Korea

510 Million Euros were spent on English language materials in Asia in 2002. That’s a lot of money and getting close to one billion $ US. A large part of this was spent in South Korea. After the Japanese, Koreans spend more on English language learning than any other country in Asia, with the Chinese closing ground yearly. TEFL jobs in Korea can be found almost everywhere and anywhere. Such is the demand TEFL graduates have no problem in finding a TEFL job in Korea. Pay is good, cost of living reasonable and you can expect to save a good part of your salary each month. Culturally, Korea in mind-boggling. Expect to teach in a country unlike any other. Pay a visit to Teaching English in Korea for further information on teaching here. View sample TEFL job offers in Korea below. If you’d like to teach in Korea, look over TEFL job web sites for many job postings in Korea. Have a C.V. or résumé ready to send schools.

•  TEFL Jobs in South Korea for Outdoor Activities Lovers!

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  Date posted:2012-02-02 | Writer: ETEC Agency | Email: Kate@myetec.com

  Native English speaking TEFL qualified teachers required for small school in the attractive city, Cheong Ju situated in Central South Korea. Students range from 5 to teenagers. School facilities include air-conditioning in all classrooms, small computer room with broadband internet access and TV with video and DVD. We are a small but personable school in a friendly town - an ideal opportunity to get to know Korean culture.
  
  Cheonju is located in Choongcheongbuk-do province with beautiful sceneries.
  
  Cheongju with an economically active population of 700,000 is an educational-oriented city located in the middle of S.Korea. It is just 1 and half hours away from central Seoul and 40 away from Daejeon by bus. There are a lot of amenities such as airport, climbing gym, temples, beautiful parks etc.
  
   
  ## Job details
  
  * starting ASAP
  
  *Location : Cheong Ju city
  
  * Working hours : Mon~ Friday 10~6 pm
  
  *Compensation : Free accommodation (close to school), prepaid flight ticket, Free accidental insurance, one year ending bonus, paid vacation
  
  *salary : 2.2~million won per month
  
  * length of contract : one year
  
  * No. of foreign teachers : 4
  
  If you consider yourself suitable and qualified or require further information, please email us your application to the address given on the job heading, including:
  
  1. Resume/ cover letter
  2. Scanned Police Check Report
  3. Recent Photo
  4. Passport (front page and visa page)

•  Responsible and Enthusiastic EFL Teachers Needed in Seoul, Korea

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  Date posted:2012-01-18 | Writer: Hanyoung Foreign Language High School | Email: yuri.choi1216@gmail.com

  Hanyoung Foreign Language High School in Seoul is looking for responsible and enthusiastic EFL instructors to teach English conversation classes. Workload is around 28 hours per week from Monday to Friday (between 8am and around 3-4pm). There are no classes during mid-term & final exams and school holidays. Benefits include full pay during those exams and classes cancelled by school events, (but not during summer/winter holidays). Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree and preferably a TEFL / TESOL or equivalent qualification.
  
  Other benefits include a single flight fare to Korea, health insurance, housing support: (school pays 90% of the rent deposit plus 350,000KRW support for monthly rent).
  
  Email resumes and questions for more info to the address given on the job heading or fax to (+82)2-429-0360,

•  Qualified EFL Teacher Wanted in Daegu, South Korea

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  Date posted:2011-12-01 | Writer: The London School of English | Email: scott.padmore@londonschool.com

  The London School of English, Daegu, a franchise branch of the world's longest established accredited language school, is currently recruiting qualified EFL teachers who are available to start in January. During our first six years in Daegu, we have worked hard to establish our reputation as a quality language school, employing only qualified and experienced teaching staff who put the needs of their students first at all times. Besides teaching General English to adults, we offer the opportunity for teachers to broaden their range of teaching experience by training them to teach IELTS, Writing or Specialist Discussion Courses. Please note, we do not teach children.
  
  We want to treat our teachers well and in return we are looking for teachers who will give real commitment to their students and their work. We regret that we may not be able to respond to applicants who do not hold at least a TESOL or equivalent qualification.
  
  Key features of the job are:
  
  - Single semi-furnished accommodation
  - Salary starting from 2.1 million won monthly (up to 2.5 million won dependent on experience/qualifications)
  - If no housing required, salary range 2.5-2.8 million won
  - One-month salary bonus (severance) on completion of 12 month contract
  - Airfare to and from Korea (on completion of 12 month contract)
  - Seasonal / weekend overtime available(boost earnings to +3.0 million per month)
  - Health Insurance (50% contribution)
  - Paid orientation period
  - 10 days paid holiday plus Korean national holidays
  - We teach adult students only - no children.
  - 120 x 50 minute lessons monthly
  - Top quality academic support
  - Strong emphasis on teacher development
  
  We are currently recruiting for positions available from early January.
  
  Applications to Scott Padmore at the e-mail address given on the job heading.
  
  Please send: full CV/resume and covering note with jpeg photo, giving details of your career, achievements and goals.
  
  The London School of English
  82-1 Dong Sungro 3ga
  Jung-gu, Daegu
  700-093
  South Korea
  Fax: 82-053-422-0500

•  Jobs Teaching English in Korea

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  Date posted:2011-11-02 | Writer: Daegu Foreign Language Education Association | Email: geneindaegu@yahoo.com

  Daegu Foreign Language Education Association consists of over 200 reputable private English language institutes in Daegu, South Korea. We currently have opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers to teach English in small-sized classes at private English language schools in Daegu(Taegu) City. This is the 3rd largest city in South Korea with a population of around 2.5million and over 800 foreign English teachers.
   
  The City of Daegu is located inland, southeast of the Korean Peninsula. It takes around 1 and half hour to Seoul and 1 hour to Busan by express train (KTX).
  
  Benefits:
  - monthly salary from 2,100,000 Korean Won
  - prepaid round trip flight tickets
  - rent free fully-furnished single housing within walking distance of a school
  - severance pay, equivalent of 1 month's salary, after completion of 1-year contract
  - 10 days paid vacation scheduled by school and additional national holidays a year
  - half of the medical insurance
  
  Required Education:
  Bachelor’s Degree in any field, with TEFL certification a distinct advantage.
  
  Required documents:
  - apostilled photocopy of Bachelor's degree and certificate
  - apostilled national criminal background check issued within 6 months
  - a copy of passport information page
  - resume with your name, contact numnber, address, and signature
  - five passport-size color photos
  - E-2 Applicant’s Health Statement (Foreign language teachers are supposed to take a medical check at a general hospital in South Korea within 3 months after arrival for alien registration card.)
  
  Other requirements
  - must be native English speakers from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, U.K., or U.S.A. (alphabetical order) according to Korean Immigration Policy.  
  
  As a manager of The Daegu Foreign Language Education Association, I recruit native English speakers for the full member institutes which employ foreign English teachers every year
  
  How to Apply
  Please send your resume and a scanned copy of passport first page(or a recent photo) with available date for employment and the best time for a phone interview to the e-mail address given on the job heading.
  
  Contact
  Gene Kim (Manager)
  Daegu Foreign Language Education Association
  3F, 1161-53, Jisan-2Dong, Suseong-Gu,
  Daegu, South Korea
  706-844
  Tel. +82 (0)10 4254 4656
  Fax +82 (0)53 782 0569
  
  

•  Great TEFL Position in Seoul, Korea

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  Date posted:2011-10-13 | Writer: Jeong Sang Language School | Email: jlsnt_recruit@gojls.com

  Jeong Sang Language School has TEFL positions starting on December 1st. We do not hire often so here is your chance. We are looking for qualified EFL teachers who are able to commit to a 1 year contract teaching classes of 10-16 students around 25 hours a week. Benefits include an attractive salary, reimbursement of airfare, free accommodation or housing allowance, and subsidized health insurance. JLS has been in the educational field for 25 years. We currently have more than 50 schools in Seoul and Kyeonggi, as well as over 40 franchises all over the country.
  
  JLS operates all of our campuses through our central office in Gangnam, Seoul. This enables us to maintain a consistent and uniform level of quality and excellence at all our locations. We use only the finest textbooks from a variety of well-renowned EFL/ESL publishers as well as textbooks and materials from our own publishing company and audio department. Teachers are provided with ongoing support for teaching their classes to ensure both satisfaction and enjoyment in their work. We are seeking dependable, motivated teachers who enjoy working with young learners and who would like to work for a professional and reputable language institute.
  Please Note: There are NO pre-school or Kindergarten classes at JLS.
  
  JLS Provides:
  1. Housing (walking distance from the school)
  A furnished apartment close to the school and you will have the place to yourself (NO roommates). Aside from furniture and kitchen appliances, amenities include A/C, TV, vacuum, etc. Teachers with their own housing will be provided with 700,000 won/month as a housing allowance.
  
  2. Salary & Severance
  A starting salary of 2,300,000 Korean won per month for the first year with JLS. One month severance-pay will be awarded upon the successful completion of a one-year contract.
  
  3. Vacation
  Five days summer vacation around the end of July and a one-week winter vacation from Christmas through the New Years.
  
  4. Airfare
  Teachers are responsible for arranging their own air ticket to Korea. However, they will be reimbursed 1,200,000 won, to be paid on their first paycheck to cover the cost of the flight. Upon completion of their one-year contract, if the teacher wishes to leave JLS, they will be provided with an additional 1,200,000 won on their last paycheck to cover the airfare from Seoul to any location in which the instructor desires. Applicants who are already in Seoul, and need to travel to another country to get their visa re-stamped will be provided 1,200,000 won to do so.
  
  5. Teaching Hours
  Monday to Friday with an average of 25 hours a week. There is a 30 hour contract requirement, but this rarely ever happens as we understand the workload and stress created by such a high number of hours. Classes are usually taught between 2 and 10pm but the schedule could be flexible twice a year during the student’s winter and summer vacation periods. There are no working hours you must stay at the school besides your teaching hours. You can come in when your class starts and leave after the class. However, it would be nice to spend a minimal amount of time preparing for your classes.
  
  6. Class
  You will only teach conversational speaking classes to Elementary school students. There are approximately 10 – 16 students per class.
  
  7. Health Care
  50% Health insurance will be covered by JLS.
  *Full use of school computers for the internet, preparation for classes, research, etc.
  * An orientation session to help you adapt to life in Korea, as well as continued support throughout the year.
  * National Pension of 4.5% for all teachers. Teachers can collect their accumulated pension from the National Pension office when they leave Korea.
  
  Qualification:
  
  - Candidates must possess a 4-year University degree
  - Candidates must be natives of the country whose mother language is English.
  - Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 1 year of teaching, EFL teaching certification, child-care, or related experience.
  - Preference will be given to those who are already in Korea and who will be available for a personal interview.
  
  Please send the following application information to the e-mail address given on the job heading:
  1. Your resume, a cover letter outlining your experience in the educational field, your reasons for wishing to work for JLS, the earliest possible date which you would be available to work.
  2. A recent photo of yourself.
  3. Available time for phone interview.
  4. State if you have the documents for E-2 visa (notarized criminal background check and University diploma)
  5. Reference from your formal employer.
  
  All correspondence should be addressed to:
  
  SunYoung Kim or Travis Baker
  Manager, HR Team
  JLS (Jeong Sang Language School)
  3rd Floor Seorim Building, 994-8 Daechi Dong,
  Gangnam gu, Seoul
  Tel: 82-2-3413-9207
  Fax> 82-2-563-1757
  Please phone between the hours of 10am-7pm Korean Time
  
  

•  Teach EFL in Seoul, Korea.

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  Date posted:2011-09-22 | Writer: YBM Language Institutes | Email: gregstapleton@ybmsisa.com

  YBM Language Institutes is currently searching for professional and dynamic EFL instructors for its newest branch for adult language learners in Seoul, located near the Kondae subway station (line 2). Programs to be taught by native-speaking English instructors will include Speaking, Writing, Business English, and Hot Topics. YBM is the Largest ESL organization in Korea employing over 200 native teachers and we offer an attractive benefits package dependent on qualifications and experience.
  
  WORKING CONDITIONS:
  1. Contract Dates – November 1, 2011 ~ October 31, 2012 (renewable)
  2. Salary - Base salary up to 2.4 million Won per month (depending on qualifications)
  ** Possibility to make over 3.0 million Won with overtime **
  3. Working Hours - Teach six 50 minute classes per day, 25 teaching hours per week
  4. Vacation - 10 days paid vacation plus National Holidays
  
  BENEFITS:
  1. PREPAID Round trip Airfare
  2. Key Money for Housing PLUS Monthly Housing Allowance
  3. 50% Medical Insurance, 50% National Pension
  4. Severance Bonus equal to 1 month salary
  5. 50% Tuition Reduction on YBM Korean or Japanese Language Classes
  6. Visa Processing Costs Reimbursed - Processing Fee for Criminal Background
  
  Check, E2 Visa Processing Fee, Processing Fee(s) for Apostille(s),
  
  Express/Courier mail (when documents are sent to the school), and Medical
  
  Examination.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. BA/BSc. or Higher
  2. Prefer applicants with formal EFL teaching experience, graduate degrees, business experience, and/or TESOL, CELTA, TEFL Certification.
  3. Applicants meeting the aforementioned requirements and currently residing in Korea will be given preference.
  
  MORE INFO ABOUT YBM's Adult Division:
  1. YBM is the Largest ESL organization in Korea employing over 200 native teachers
  2. Company owned schools (not a franchise) SO WE GUARANTEE EVERYTHING ON THE CONTRACT
  3. YBM only recruits for its own schools, so you’re not dealing with a recruiting agency
  4. Academic Directors at our YBM Adult Schools are Native English Teachers
  5. NO babysitting children
  6. Meet new people your own age
  7. 25 hours of teaching per week. You teach six 50 minute classes per day, 20 days per month.
  8. Base salary up to 2.4won - Depending on qualifications and experience.
  9. PREPAID flight tickets
  10. We are honest and reputable. Our sample contract is on our website.
  11. Benefits are fully provided AND Guaranteed by YBM Head Office - Salary, Severance Payment, Medical Insurance, National Pension, 10 Vacation Days + National Holidays.
  
  
  HOW TO APPLY:
  Contact the national academic director for YBM Language Institutes by email at the e-mail address given on the job heading. Applications should be accompanied by the following documents:
  
  1. Resume (including employment references)
  2. Passport information page (digital copy)
  3. Recent Photo
  4. Contact Info (Tel # and email address)
  
  ** Only those persons submitting the above documents, as well as being in possession of a valid and apostilled criminal records check (federal level) and apostilled copy of their university diploma will be contacted for an interview.
  
  

•  Teach English in Korea

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  Date posted:2011-08-22 | Writer: ESL Starter | Email: info@eslstarter.com

  ESL Starter is an official recruitment partner of the public school program (EPIK) in South Korea. We have some excellent opportunities available for TEFL qualified teachers to work at public schools throughout Korea's capital city with the Seoul Ministry of Education starting February 2012. The Seoul Ministry Of Education represents some 2,210 schools with 1,573,684 students and 72,711 teachers. Its aim is to improve the English speaking skills of students and teachers in Korea and promote cultural exchange and strong global ties between Korea and the wider world.
  
  Salary & benefits
  
      * KRW1.8 - 3.0 Million monthly (depending on experience)
      * KRW1,300,000 Entrance Allowance to cover flight cost into Korea
      * KRW1,300,000 Exit Allowance upon completion of contract
      * KRW300,000 Settlement Allowance (one time payment)
      * Free fully furnished housing or, where housing is not available, a rent subsidy of KRW500,000
      * 21 Days PAID vacation + all Korean national holidays (approximately 12)
      * 22 hours of class teaching required per week
      * Full completion bonus equivalent to one month's salary
      * Tax exemption for 2 years apart from Canadians due to lack of ROK Treaty
      * Compulsory medical insurance - 50% of premiums paid by employer
      * National Pension scheme - 50% of contributions paid by employer
      * One year contracts
      * Full orientation provided
  
  Requirements
  
      * Nationality of UK, USA, SA, AUS, NZ, SA or IRE
  
  Applicants must also have at least ONE of the following qualifications:
  
      * Bachelor's degree in Education / English / English Education / English Literature or Linguistics
      * Valid teacher certification for either Elementary or Secondary level schools
      * TESOL / TEFL or an English Teaching Certificate comprising a minimum of 100 course hours (can be applied for now as long as qualification will be received before mid January)
      * Master's Degree
      * Bachelor's degree with at least ONE full year of English teaching experience
  
   To apply, contact us via e-mail at the address given on the job heading. Closing date for applications is the beginning of December.
  
  

•  Opportunities For EFL Teachers in Korea

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  Date posted:2011-07-14 | Writer: Korean Horizons | Email: contactus@KoreanHorizons.com

  Korean Horizons is an agency which provides government public schools with TEFL qualified teachers in the peak seasons of March & September, and also for the off season periods as well. We work directly with the education office and unlike many other recruitment companies, we can provide you with the location and school information well in advance of your arrival. We will do our utmost to assist you before you come and throughout your entire employment contract here in South Korea. Our creditability is untarnished and speaks for itself.
  
  In addition to the benefits of a public school, you will also receive the following :
  
  Pay - 2.1m to 2.95m won. It depends on your resume, whether you desire a city or countryside location & also if you teach in more than 1 school (with the total number of classes at 22 per week split between them.)
  
  Tax - In accordance with Korean Tax laws. American & South African citizens are able to become tax exempt for 2 years. Other countries can too, but you must pay income tax in your home country if you supply the required residency certificate, therefore making it better to pay tax in South Korea. Canadian & Irish citizens cannot become tax exempt in South Korea.
  
  Pay day - 25th of each month, no exception.
  
  Settlement allowance - 300,000 won onetime payment.
  
  Provincial allowance - 100,000 won per month extra.
  
  Multiple school allowance - 100,000 to 150,000 won per month extra.
  
  Vacation - 18 working days (3 weeks & 3 day) paid days + 2 weeks paid national holidays.
  
  Flights - 1,300,000won provided for inbound flight & 1,300,000won provided for outbound flight. If your flight is less, you save the difference!
  
  Housing - Single, furnished, rent-free provided.
  
  Medical - 50% contributed by your employer, 50% contributed by you.
  
  Pension - 50% contributed by your employer, 50% contributed by you. American, Canadian & Australian teachers can get 100% back at the end of the employment contract.
  
  Completion bonus - Equal to one month's pay, provided at the completion of the employment contract.
  
  Other benefits - Introduction pack (including travel guide, English/Korean dictionary, book on teaching & other goodies.)
   
  For more information, and to apply, contact us at the e-mail address given on the job heading.
  Once you apply for any of our positions, we will contact you to discuss your application and any questions that you may have.
  
  Tel : +82 (0) 55 274 0926 English Only
  Tel : +82 (0) 55 274 0929 Korean Only
  Fax : +82 (0) 55 274 0927

•  TEFL Positions in Daegu, Korea

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  Date posted:2011-06-02 | Writer: Daegu Foreign Language Education Association | Email: geneindaegu@hotmail.com

  Daegu Foreign Language Education Association has positions for TEFL qualified teachers at private language schools with small-sized classes in Daegu Metropolitan city, the 3rd largest city in S.Korea. Benefits include rent-free fully furnished apartment within walking distance of work, prepaid round-trip flights, 10 days paid vacations, half of medical insurance premium, severance pay on completion of one-year contract, fewer than 12 students at each class. For more details contact us via e-mail at the address given on the job heading.

  
  Daegu Foreign Language Education Association
  3F, 1161-53
  Jisan-2dong, Suseong-gu
  Daegu
  706 844
  South Korea
  Tel: 82-53-782-0568
  Fax: 82-53-782-0569

•  Positions For EFL Teachers Throughout Seoul

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  Date posted:2011-05-18 | Writer: Planet People | Email: planetpeople.jobs@gmail.com

  Seoul is the largest city in South Korea and the unquestioned economic, political and cultural hub of the country. Seoul represents the country's center for business, education, and modern culture. It offers many activities for everyone, including museums and palaces, parks and mountains, and amusement parks and night clubs. Everything you ever need is here in Seoul.
  Let Planet People, a reliable and trusted partner to those TEFL qualified candidates looking to find the best English teaching jobs in Seoul, guide you top the best ESL teaching jobs in the “City of lights,” Seoul. With almost a decade of experience in the industry, native English speakers are assured of our commitment to serve our clientele’s full satisfaction.
  If you are fun-loving, creative, energetic, patient, dedicated with an unyielding passion and love for teaching, be one of our ESL teachers. If you love the joy of teaching children while enjoying the unique blend of the ancient and the modern that is South Korea, apply now.
  Send us your application (CV with phone number, picture) to the e-mail address given on the job heading with your preferred location and available date to come to Korea.
  
  E-mail us with the following documents and info:
  1. Resume
  2. A recent photo & a scan passport
  3. Length of teaching experience:
  4. Any certificate related to teaching (TEFL /TESOL etc..)
  5. Available date:
  6. Preferred Location:
  (Candidates who are flexible on location will be given priority placement)
  7. Preferred teaching age:
  Kindergarten ( ) elementary ( ) Middle school ( )
  8. Willing to work on Saturday: Yes ( ) No ( ) Doesnt matter ( )
  9. Shared housing: Yes ( ) No ( ) Doesnt matter ( )
  10. Minimum salary consideration:
  11. Best time to have an interview with Planet People:
  12. Why I would like to teach in South Korea:
  13: Particular job number(s) you are interested?
  
  Please mention your documents preparation status:
  - Photocopy of Bachelors degree with apostille/ Korean Consulate notary:
  Already have it ( ) need to order it ( )
  - Clean Criminal Record Check (nation-wide) with apostile/ Korean Consulate notary:
  Already have it ( ) need to order it ( )
  - Passport:
  Already have it ( ) need to order it ( )
  
  Thanks!
  
  Yangjin Park