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Brennan Global Corp. Teach in S. Korea! $2,000-$2,600 USD mo. (Free housing, bonus, one-way airfare, pension, and National Health Insurance) Greetings! We have been placing teachers in Korea since 2005 with zero complaints, and this is because we at TEIK (www.teachenglishinkorea.org) are a husband-and-wife team (Brad and Yumi) who have both taught, lived, and worked in Korea for TEIK. We pride ourselves on being a boutique recruitment agency that always focuses on our teachers getting the best job opportunity that fits the teacher's qualifications, experience, and preferences. We are a very laid-back, low-pressure ex-pat owned and run agency. TEIK is the best run recruitment agency placing high-quality teachers at high-quality schools. We only work with schools with an excellent track...  [Read more]

Why Teach in Korea Koreans are obsessed with education to enable the best future for their children. No wonder that two thirds of Koreans aged 25-34 hold college degrees with mandatory English classes. English teachers in Korea can expect to make between $1,300 and $3,000 per month.   How far exactly will your salary get you in Korea? Most teachers can put away quite a good portion of their salary - even with a salary of $1,900 per month. You can live quite comfortably when teaching in South Korea.   Most foreigners settle in Seoul, the country’s capital, or Busan, the second largest city in Korea. However, you can find charming cities all across the peninsula. The number of expatriate English teachers hailing from English-speaking nations has increased and stood at...  [Read more]

Why teach in Korea   Why teach in Korea? First the Facts 2/3 of South Koreans aged 25-34 have college degree and take mandatory English classes. Koreans are obsessed with education to enable the best future for their children South Korea provides top salary to their teachers and has the highest average reading literacy of the OECD Salary for foreign English language teachers English teachers in Korea can expect to make between $1,300 and $3,000 per month. Depending on the type of educational institution, the salary varies enormously: Public Schools: 1.5-3 million won, or $1,265 - $2,500 USD, per month. Private Language Institutes: 1.9-2.3 million won, or 1,600 - $1,940 USD, per month. Universities: 2.3 - 3.5 million won, or $1,950 - $2,950 USD, per month. International...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 Jon ITTT Destinations Why Should You Teach English in South Korea? Two thirds of South Koreans aged 25 to 34 have a college degree and take mandatory English classes. Koreans are obsessed with education to enable the best future for their children and South Korea provides top salary to their teachers and has the highest average reading literacy of the OECD. This makes South Korea the ideal destination for qualified English teachers looking to make a good living while teaching abroad. Table of Contents Salaries for foreign English language teachers How much does it cost to live in Korea? Where to Teach in Korea? Korea as a tourist destination Pamper your palate Listen to this blog post Get ready to teach English in South Korea today! Related Articles: Salaries for...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! Hi and welcome to another live session from ITTT. My name is Linda and I'm here today to talk about teaching English in South Korea. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Mandy has asked if I teach in a public or private school or is it all private? I can see a lot of questions already coming in, that's awesome. Great question from Amy. Should anyone even bother looking into teaching abroad while there are COVID lockdowns in place? Mandy says, I'm interested in teaching abroad but South Korea is my ultimate place to teach. I just got done with the TEFL course and I have to finish my practicum to get my certificate. Amy asks, does he still celebrate his...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations 5 Weekend Trips You Have to Go on While Living Abroad in South Korea For many people around the world, it's their ultimate dream to go and live abroad. A TEFL certificate is one way to reach this goal as it enables you to head overseas and teach English. South Korea is one of the most popular destinations for EFL teachers for a variety of reasons, including high salaries, a vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Most teachers live in the capital Seoul or another major city, like Busan or Daejeon - but there is so much more to see in South Korea than just the big cities! If you, too, are heading to South Korea to teach English abroad, be sure to check out these 5 weekend trips you have to go on while living abroad in South Korea....  [Read more]

Korvia Consulting Korvia is one of the leading recruiting agencies for public school English teaching programs in South Korea and is the exclusive official Partner of the EPIK program. Korvia helps its recruits prepare everything they'll need to secure a position in one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing countries in the world. EPIK - English Program in Korea EPIK (English Program in Korea) is a public school English teaching program in Korea sponsored by the Korean government that places teachers into various cities as well as provinces around South Korea. English Program in Korea is the most inclusive English program in Korea and has the most location choices out of all the public school teaching programs in Korea, spanning across all of South Korea. Applicants have the option of...  [Read more]

Tue, 15 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Why Seoul Is the Ideal Place to Teach English in 2018 South Korea's capital is one of the most important and fastest-growing cities in Asia and indeed the world. Across the city you will find some of the world's largest companies in the technology and automobile industries. On top of that, Seoul is an exciting city with lots of historic attractions, as well as modern museums, hot fashion shows, and a wide variety of music acts. Seoul is also home to thousands of foreign English teachers, many of whom are not ready to leave and have made the city their permanent home base. Table of Contents Major Trading Hub In Asia Vibrant Culture and History City of the Future Unique Food Options Education Paradise Competitive Salaries...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information 10 Female Travel Bloggers You Should Be Following Right Now Are you planning on quitting the 9-to-5 and embark on an adventure of traveling the world? The following 10 women have done exactly that. Most of them got their TEFL certificate and are teaching English abroad, while others started out teaching and are now full-time travelers. Here are 10 female travel bloggers you should be following! Table of Contents @curiositytrav @lindagoeseast @ginabearsblog @milesofsmiles @lifeofbrit @thatbackpacker @eternalexpat @wander.dolls 9 @courtneylikkel 10 @feministglobetrotter Are you ready to live and teach English abroad? Related Articles: @curiositytrav Jessica from @curiositytrav is from San Diego and has visited 40 countries...  [Read more]

Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know!   Hi and welcome to another live session from ITTT. My name is Linda and I'm here today to talk about teaching English in South Korea. Let me just show you today's topic so that everybody who's joining knows what's happening today. Today we're talking about teaching English in South Korea and I'm so excited about this topic and it's actually been a super requested topic every time I do a live session. I've been living in Korea for almost six years and I have been teaching a few different classes. I have done summer camps and winter camps and teaching kids and teaching adults, teaching business English, teaching conversation, teaching full-time at a kindergarten and elementary school with afternoon programs and stuff like that....  [Read more]

EFL & ESL JOBS - The Best Recruiters chosen by ITTT How to Land the Perfect Job and Change your Life Forever Here, you will find everything you need to know about TEFL recruitment companies for teaching English abroad, including a list of our trusted recruiters with whom we have worked for several years. If you are a TEFL recruiter and would like to work with us, please contact us via email ([email protected]). The Advantages of Using a TEFL Recruitment Company Choosing a TEFL recruitment company for finding a teaching job is a popular option for many teachers. Recruiters specialized in the EFL market overseas have the professional know-how and network to connect teachers with suitable schools and companies. On top of that, recruiters know the local job market in their specialized...  [Read more]

Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! 02/03/2021 hi and welcome to another live session by itt my name is linda and i'm here today um to talk about teaching english in south korea so welcome welcome um i'm just gonna wait for um people to join please do let me know if you can hear me if you can see me or if you're not if you can't hear me if there's a problem if anything's wrong uh because that would be um bad obviously so yeah drop a comment um just leave a high and uh where you're tuning in from that would be really helpful let me know where you guys are watching from and um yeah i can see a few people have joined already hi thanks so much for joining awesome okay i got a yes i can hear you from mika awesome or micah sorry if i pronounce that wrong but yeah uh yeah...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions in Korea Beginning This Summer Date posted:2017-05-08 | Writer: Chung Dahm Learning | Email: [email protected] Chung Dahm Learning, Korea’s foremost leader in English education, is currently looking to fill numerous EFL teaching positions beginning this summer, with the majority of positions starting in August. We are seeking people who are interested in making an impact on children’s lives, learning about and becoming a part of a new culture, and growing professionally both as an individual and within the Chung Dahm community. We are continuously recruiting so we will do our best to accommodate your start time. One of the great perks about working for Chung Dahm Learning is no prior teaching experience is needed and you will go through formal training prior to...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions in Korea Beginning This Summer Date posted:2017-05-08 | Writer: Chung Dahm Learning | Email: [email protected] Chung Dahm Learning, Korea’s foremost leader in English education, is currently looking to fill numerous EFL teaching positions beginning this summer, with the majority of positions starting in August. We are seeking people who are interested in making an impact on children’s lives, learning about and becoming a part of a new culture, and growing professionally both as an individual and within the Chung Dahm community. We are continuously recruiting so we will do our best to accommodate your start time. One of the great perks about working for Chung Dahm Learning is no prior teaching experience is needed and you will go through formal training prior to...  [Read more]

The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers 5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in South Korea Linda Dunsmore Destinations South Korea is a popular teaching destination that has one of the largest EFL job markets in the world. Whether you are interested in working for a public or private school, you will find great salaries and benefits in South Korea. Here are 5 reasons why you should teach English in South Korea. The 8 Best Countries in the Middle East for Teaching English Abroad Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Teaching English overseas provides unlimited opportunities for English speakers from all backgrounds who want to live, work and travel abroad. Here are the best countries in the Middle East to teach English as a foreign language in 2018. 5...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Visa and Legal Destinations Step-By-Step Guide to Legally Teaching English in South Korea South Korea is one of the most attractive locations for teaching English as a foreign language. The country has been welcoming foreign teachers for decades with lucrative salary and benefit packages, as well as the government-funded EPIK program that places qualified teachers into public schools across the country. South Korea is a great place to work whether you are a new teacher or if you have some experience in the field. However, it is important that you understand the local job market and regulations before heading off on your adventure. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Step 1: Understanding the Visa Situation Step 2: Get Your TEFL Certification ...  [Read more]

ESL Teacher Needed in South Korea Date posted:2020-12-16 | Writer: PlanetESL | Email: [email protected] Use your TEFL skills to teach elementary schools students in Seoul, South Korea.PlanetESL is a recruiting and teacher placement agency operating out of Seoul, South Korea over 15 years. We have extensive experience in the ESL field in Korea and really understand the needs and concerns of teachers coming to a foreign country to work and live. Our aim at PlanetESL today more than ever is to provide comprehensive, knowledgeable and professional guidance to prospective ESL teachers who have the sincere desire to come to South Korea to teach English while at the same time learning about the richness and uniqueness of Korean culture and everyday life.We strive, through dedication, hard work...  [Read more]

ESL Teacher Needed in South Korea Date posted:2020-12-16 | Writer: PlanetESL | Email: [email protected] Use your TEFL skills to teach elementary schools students in Seoul, South Korea.PlanetESL is a recruiting and teacher placement agency operating out of Seoul, South Korea over 15 years. We have extensive experience in the ESL field in Korea and really understand the needs and concerns of teachers coming to a foreign country to work and live. Our aim at PlanetESL today more than ever is to provide comprehensive, knowledgeable and professional guidance to prospective ESL teachers who have the sincere desire to come to South Korea to teach English while at the same time learning about the richness and uniqueness of Korean culture and everyday life.We strive, through dedication, hard work...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Destinations Alumni Experiences Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I'm Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I'm here with Brit today. Table of Contents Watch the live session here That's cool, that's exciting. Have you been to Luxemburg? Like I said, we have Brittany here today. We're doing a TEFL talk, sort of a casual TEFL talk today. We are live on Facebook, and we're also live on YouTube. So please don't hesitate to ask questions. Why did you...  [Read more]

The Best Countries for Solo Women to Teach English Abroad 02/19/2021 hi everybody hello and good morning or good evening wherever you are right now i'm in south korea it's 10 a.m friday and so good morning um yeah i'm back here again today my name is linda from itt um if you've been here before hi and if this is your first time watching thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time we really really appreciate it um yeah so if any if at any time during this live session today you have any questions feel free to drop your comments in the comment section from whichever platform you're watching from so we are streaming live on facebook and on youtube at the same time if you can see me if you can hear me just leave a high into the comment box that would be really highly appreciated so that...  [Read more]

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information The Best Government Programs For Teaching English Abroad Teaching English abroad is now a popular career option for many people of all ages. While there is a strong demand for TEFL certified teachers in many different regions of the world, there are certain countries who have implemented government-funded programs to attract foreign English teachers. Through these programs, qualified English teachers are placed into schools around their countries where they are employed for a set period of time. Here is a list of the best government programs for teaching English abroad. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: EPIK for Teaching English in South Korea Requirements and More Information About the Program: How to Apply...  [Read more]

Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad   Hello and welcome. I'm back again this week for another live session from ITTT. Super excited to be here again, as always it is Friday 10:00 a.m. where I am in South Korea. Please let me know if you can see me and if you can hear me, use the comment section and just throw in a quick hi and where you're watching from. Let me know where you are in the world. I would be super excited to know because we always get a very international crowd here. Let me know where you are right now and what time it is there. I would appreciate it. I am in South Korea, about an hour and a half south of Seoul. It is Friday morning and the weather is kind of cloudy but it's not too bad. Yesterday was really nice, spring has finally arrived....  [Read more]

Reasons to Take an English Level Test as a Non-Native English Teacher   Hi everybody wherever you are right now. I'm in South Korea and it's 10 a.m. Friday, so good morning. I'm back here again today, my name is Linda from ITTT if you've been here before hi and if this is your first time watching thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time, we really appreciate it. If at any time during this live session you have any questions, feel free to drop your comments in the comment section from whichever platform you're watching from. We are streaming live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time. If you can see me and hear me just leave a hi in the comment box, that would be highly appreciated so that I know that everything is working well. For the first couple of minutes let's...  [Read more]

Teaching English Without a Degree: Opportunities and Strategies for Success 10/22/2022 Hello! Hi, Linda here from ITTT. Back today with another live session. As you can see, this is today's topic: teaching English without a degree. Yes, you can. Yes, it's possible. Let's talk about it. So, we're going to talk about how to best prepare yourself for a teaching job abroad and online if you don't have a degree. And also, where the best places, countries, and regions are for teaching English abroad without a degree. And also, the best platforms for teaching English online without a degree. So, that's what we're going to talk about today. I'm also going to show you a little bit of a couple of the TEFL courses that we recommend for people without a degree if you want to teach English abroad or...  [Read more]

These are the Best Government Programs for Teaching English Abroad   Hi my name is Linda from ITTT, international TEFL and TESOL Training and I'm back again today for another live session. If you can hear me and see me please let me know as I'm trying out a new mic today so if that is working well it would be good to know. So please leave a quick comment to say hi and where you're watching from. I have been living in South Korea for five and a half years, so for me right now it's 10:00 a.m. Friday morning. Let me know where you are tuning in from and what time it is where you are. Okay cool, hi South Africa, welcome and thanks so much for joining. I guess you can see me and you can hear me so that's really great. Let's just wait for a few more people to join and then we can get...  [Read more]

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad oday's exciting topic is the top hiring seasons for teaching English abroad. We're going to go over different countries on different continents and what their hiring seasons are, so when's the best time to go job hunting. Also there will be some tips for job hunting in those places as sometimes you need to get hired in advance when you're still in your home country and you can do online interviews, but in some countries you need to apply in person. So we're going to talk about that as well. Table of Contents Watch the live session here The top hiring seasons for teaching English abroad Tiana has a question. Are there any specific job websites you'd recommend...  [Read more]

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas These are the Best Government Programs for Teaching English Abroad Hi my name is Linda from ITTT, international TEFL and TESOL Training and I'm back again today for another live session. If you can hear me and see me please let me know as I'm trying out a new mic today so if that is working well it would be good to know. So please leave a quick comment to say hi and where you're watching from. I have been living in South Korea for five and a half years, so for me right now it's 10:00 a.m. Friday morning. Let me know where you are tuning in from and what time it is where you are. Table of Contents Watch the live session here So back to today's topic. The best government programs for teaching English abroad. So what does...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The Best Countries for Solo Women to Teach English Abroad Hi everybody wherever you are right now. I'm in South Korea and it's 10 a.m. Friday, so good morning. I'm back here again today, my name is Linda from ITTT if you've been here before hi and if this is your first time watching thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time, we really appreciate it. If at any time during this live session you have any questions, feel free to drop your comments in the comment section from whichever platform you're watching from. We are streaming live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time. If you can see me and hear me just leave a hi in the comment box, that would be highly appreciated so that I know that...  [Read more]

Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from 'The Life of Brit'   Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I’m Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I’m here with Brit today. Hi Brit! Hi, thanks for having me, and painting your time to meet my schedule, and thank you so much for getting up early.I know it's early in Germany right now. just have my coffee and I’m good to go.That's awesome,where in Germany are you exactly? so I’m based near Trier, which is along the border with Luxembourg. So very close to Luxembourg? That's cool,...  [Read more]

Teach English in Korea Date posted:2020-01-14 | Writer: Aclipse | Email: [email protected] Aclipse is currently looking to fill numerous EFL teaching positions in Korea for our world respected client, Chungdahm Learning. We offer free job placement to candidates. Locations include the Korean cities of Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Jeonju, Ulsan, Daejeon, Cheonan, Wonju, and Cheongna. Chungdahm has positions for all age groups ranging from kindergarten and elementary school aged students in their i-Garten and April programs, to middle and high school aged students in their ChungDham Institute program.   The experienced Aclipse recruiting team will do their best to match you with a position that fits your desired age group and location. One of the perks of working with our client...  [Read more]