Living In Seoul

1. Overview of TEFL Job Market in Seoul 2. Qualifications and Requirements for TEFL Jobs in Seoul 3. How to Find TEFL Job Opportunities in Seoul 4. Tips for Success in TEFL Jobs in Seoul Seoul, the vibrant capital of South Korea, offers a plethora of opportunities for TEFL teachers. The demand for English language education is high, with a significant number of language institutes, schools, and universities seeking qualified English teachers. Teaching English in Seoul can be a rewarding experience, both professionally and culturally. To secure a TEFL job in Seoul, most employers require candidates to have a bachelor's degree in any field, along with a TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA certification. Some institutions may prefer candidates with prior teaching experience or a master's degree in...  [Read more]

1. Benefits of Taking a TEFL Course 2. Choosing an Affordable TEFL Course in Seoul 3. Accreditation and Quality of TEFL Courses 4. Job Opportunities and Career Growth in Seoul Are you considering taking a TEFL course in Seoul but on a budget? Here are some key points to consider when looking for affordable TEFL courses in Seoul. Taking a TEFL course can greatly enhance your teaching skills and open up job opportunities around the world. It provides you with the necessary tools and techniques to effectively teach English as a foreign language. Additionally, many employers prefer hiring teachers with a TEFL certification, as it demonstrates a certain level of commitment and expertise in the field. When looking for an affordable TEFL course in Seoul, consider factors such as course duration,...  [Read more]

Date posted:2007-02-22 | Writer: Yungtaek Han | Email: [email protected] A prospective teacher will be provided, upon one-year contract, 10 day paid vacation, air fare if necessary, and a single furnished housing including rent. Internet aceess is possible in the housing if he or she joins a service provider. Monthly salary is around $2, 000 (2.000, 000) to $2, 400 (2,400,000) depending on qualification and experiences. If one-year contract is completed, one month salary will be given as severance pay. Since I started the English language institute in December, 2006, I have 55 enrolments now. The prospective teacher will manage primary and junior-high level students in classrooms with seven students at most. He or she will teach 6 hours at most per day from Mon. to Fri. ...  [Read more]

Date posted:2011-09-22 | Writer: YBM Language Institutes | Email: [email protected] 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...  [Read more]

Date posted:2007-02-22 | Writer: Yungtaek Han | Email: [email protected] A prospective teacher will be provided, upon one-year contract, 10 day paid vacation, air fare if necessary, and a single furnished housing including rent. Internet aceess is possible in the housing if he or she joins a service provider. Monthly salary is around $2, 000 (2.000, 000) to $2, 400 (2,400,000) depending on qualification and experiences. If one-year contract is completed, one month salary will be given as severance pay. Since I started the English language institute in December, 2006, I have 55 enrolments now. The prospective teacher will manage primary and junior-high level students in classrooms with seven students at most. He or she will teach 6 hours at most per day from Mon. to Fri. ...  [Read more]

1. Qualifications and Requirements 2. Finding a Job in Seoul 3. Teaching English in Seoul: Expectations vs. Reality 4. Living and Adjusting to Life in Seoul To teach English in Seoul, you typically need a bachelor’s degree in any field. However, having a degree in Education or English can give you a competitive edge. Along with a degree, a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) or TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification is usually required. Some schools may also prefer candidates with teaching experience or a master’s degree. Additionally, you will need to obtain a work visa, which often requires a clean criminal record check and a health check. There are various avenues to find a teaching job in Seoul. You can apply directly to public schools,...  [Read more]

Date posted:2011-09-22 | Writer: YBM Language Institutes | Email: [email protected] 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...  [Read more]

Date posted:2002-10-28 | Writer: Global Kids Institute | Email: [email protected] Our language school, GKI, is a well-known school in the Seoul area and one of the biggest schools in Korea. We will be opening up a second schoool in Mok-Dong, Seoul, which is regarded as the second most affluent neighborhood in Seoul. We are looking for qualified people who are enthusiastic about working with children. The president of our school is a Korean-Canadian. He is well understanding and knows the needs of foreign teachers. And we have several positions available for December, January and February. Qualified candidates can expect the followings : -Highly competitive salaries (1.7-2.2 million won/monthly based on experience) -30 hours of teaching time per week -Five days a week...  [Read more]

Date posted:2011-10-13 | Writer: Jeong Sang Language School | Email: [email protected] 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...  [Read more]

Date posted:2008-12-11 | Writer: MPNet | Email: [email protected] As a licensed ESL teachers recruiting company based in Seoul, Korea, we have openings in many areas of Korea for TEFL qualified ESL teachers all year round. Currently we have a position in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, starting in February teaching kindergarten and elementary school children. Benefits include an attractive salary, free accommodation and airfare.  If you are interested in teaching in Korea, please email your resume and photo with the information of your available starting date at the address given on the job heading page. * Position : English teaching position * Location : Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul * Students : Kindergarten/Elementary school children * Work hours : 110 class hours / month Mon, Wed, Fri...  [Read more]

Date posted:2002-04-05 | Writer: Studioplane Co. Ltd | Email: [email protected] Starting dates: May, June and July 2002 Contract length: 1-year Student levels: Children or Adults Locations: various locations including central Seoul, Daejon and Busan Overview: You can be a conversational English instructor at a school or language institute in South Korea. As a conversational English instructor you will be teaching adults, university students and business people. You do not need to know how to read, write or speak Korean, however learning the language while you are over in South Korea will certainly be beneficial. No teaching experience is required and a curriculum and textbook will be provided for you. You must have a 3 or 4 year Bachelor's degr e e in order to be...  [Read more]

Date posted:2017-07-31 | Writer: Chungdahm Institute Seongbuk Branch | Email: [email protected] We are a branch of Chung Dahm Learning, a publicly-traded company and leader of English education in Korea. The company has over 100 locations, 40,000 students, and over 1,000 trained instructors throughout Korea. We offer free training and a pre-developed curriculum. Our branch in Central Seoul is experiencing excellent growth and we are looking to hire teachers to join our team of foreign instructors starting in August and September. This is an ideal position for newly qualified TEFL graduates. JOB DESCRIPTION: - Working hours: Monday-Friday: 4pm-10pm. Instructors do not work every shift (see below). - Average of 102 hours/month (maximum of 125 hours ) - Working days: Monday to Friday....  [Read more]

Date posted:2008-12-11 | Writer: MPNet | Email: [email protected] As a licensed ESL teachers recruiting company based in Seoul, Korea, we have openings in many areas of Korea for TEFL qualified ESL teachers all year round. Currently we have a position in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, starting in February teaching kindergarten and elementary school children. Benefits include an attractive salary, free accommodation and airfare.  If you are interested in teaching in Korea, please email your resume and photo with the information of your available starting date at the address given on the job heading page. * Position : English teaching position * Location : Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul * Students : Kindergarten/Elementary school children * Work hours : 110 class hours / month Mon, Wed, Fri...  [Read more]

1. Why Choose TEFL Training in Seoul? 2. Types of TEFL Courses Available in Seoul 3. Requirements for TEFL Training in Seoul 4. Job Opportunities After TEFL Training in Seoul TEFL training in Seoul offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant culture while gaining valuable teaching skills. South Korea is known for its high demand for English teachers, making it an attractive destination for TEFL certification. Seoul, the capital city, provides a perfect blend of traditional Korean culture and modern amenities, ensuring a memorable experience for aspiring English teachers. Additionally, teaching English in Seoul can be financially rewarding, with competitive salaries and benefits for qualified teachers. In Seoul, prospective English teachers can choose from a variety of TEFL...  [Read more]

 Table of Contents Understanding Cost of Living Abroad Factors Affecting Cost of Living Budgeting for Daily Expenses Housing Options and Expenses Transportation Costs Healthcare and Insurance Expenses Food and Grocery Costs Leisure and Entertainment Expenses Saving and Investing Opportunities Conclusion: Making Informed Decisions When considering teaching English abroad, it's crucial to understand the concept of cost of living in various countries. The cost of living includes expenses such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and entertainment. Researching and comparing cost of living indexes can help you make informed decisions about where to teach. When considering teaching English abroad, it's crucial to understand the concept of cost of living in various countries. The...  [Read more]

Date posted:2007-01-24 | Writer: The Seogang Language Program | Email: [email protected] The Seogang Language Program (SLP), a premiere early-English conversation school. SLP offers an excellent curriculum and the best services to our students as well as to our teachers. A native speaker who is also a US, Canadian, Irish, English, South African, New Zealand or Australian national. We?re looking for a teacher who is 23 to 35, a college graduate (TESOL certification preferred). Must be energetic, outgoing, patient and love working with children. Salaries start from 2.0 million won a month (roughly $2, 000 or ?1, 600). Bonuses and overtime are paid accordingly. Health benefits are split 50/50, the equivalent to a month will be paid as severance upon the completion of a 1-year...  [Read more]

Date posted:2011-10-13 | Writer: Jeong Sang Language School | Email: [email protected] 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...  [Read more]

Date posted:2002-04-05 | Writer: Studioplane Co. Ltd | Email: [email protected] Starting dates: May, June and July 2002 Contract length: 1-year Student levels: Children or Adults Locations: various locations including central Seoul, Daejon and Busan Overview: You can be a conversational English instructor at a school or language institute in South Korea. As a conversational English instructor you will be teaching adults, university students and business people. You do not need to know how to read, write or speak Korean, however learning the language while you are over in South Korea will certainly be beneficial. No teaching experience is required and a curriculum and textbook will be provided for you. You must have a 3 or 4 year Bachelor's degr e e in order to be...  [Read more]

Date posted:2002-10-28 | Writer: Global Kids Institute | Email: [email protected] Our language school, GKI, is a well-known school in the Seoul area and one of the biggest schools in Korea. We will be opening up a second schoool in Mok-Dong, Seoul, which is regarded as the second most affluent neighborhood in Seoul. We are looking for qualified people who are enthusiastic about working with children. The president of our school is a Korean-Canadian. He is well understanding and knows the needs of foreign teachers. And we have several positions available for December, January and February. Qualified candidates can expect the followings : -Highly competitive salaries (1.7-2.2 million won/monthly based on experience) -30 hours of teaching time per week -Five days a week...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-03-27 | Writer: Global Kids International | Email: [email protected] GKI (Global Kids International) School is looking for native level EFL teachers who can start from April(22, April), May, June and July. We are an established Private English School specializing in education for Kindergarten and Elementary school-aged children with about 20 native teachers. GKI has been in operation since 1995 with the same owner. GKI has a great reputation in the neighborhood and is in a great location in Seoul, close to Olympic park and Han River. The elementary curriculum is prepared for the teachers and is supplemented with multimedia tools in the classroom. (Each classroom has a flat screen TV. Teachers are assigned notebooks/tablets to utilize in the classroom.) Kindergarten...  [Read more]

Date posted:2017-07-31 | Writer: Chungdahm Institute Seongbuk Branch | Email: [email protected] We are a branch of Chung Dahm Learning, a publicly-traded company and leader of English education in Korea. The company has over 100 locations, 40,000 students, and over 1,000 trained instructors throughout Korea. We offer free training and a pre-developed curriculum. Our branch in Central Seoul is experiencing excellent growth and we are looking to hire teachers to join our team of foreign instructors starting in August and September. This is an ideal position for newly qualified TEFL graduates. JOB DESCRIPTION: - Working hours: Monday-Friday: 4pm-10pm. Instructors do not work every shift (see below). - Average of 102 hours/month (maximum of 125 hours ) - Working days: Monday to Friday....  [Read more]

 Table of Contents Understanding Cost of Living Abroad Budgeting Tips for Teaching English Overseas Housing Options for ESL Teachers Transportation Expenses in a Foreign Country Healthcare Costs for Expats Food and Grocery Expenses Abroad Entertainment and Leisure Budgeting Miscellaneous Expenses to Consider Saving Money While Teaching English Abroad Conclusion: Managing Your Finances Abroad Before embarking on your journey to teach English abroad, it's crucial to understand the cost of living in your destination country. Research factors such as rent, utilities, transportation, food, and healthcare to create a realistic budget. Before embarking on your journey to teach English abroad, it's crucial to understand the cost of living in your destination country. Research factors such as...  [Read more]

Date posted:2011-03-15 | Writer: gloii RS | Email: [email protected] We are looking for a smart TEFL qualified English teacher who'd work for the school providing quality English education to its kinder through elementary students.     The class size is small as about 8 students for the purpose of focused education.The management and teachers are very communicative under good working environment. The school is located nearby subway station O-mok-kyo which is 20mins away from Sinchon and Hongdae.     A. JOB SPECIFICATION - Job Type: Full Time (1 Year) - School Location: Mokdong, Seoul  - Nearest Traffic Station: O-mok-kyo station (subway #5) - Student Age: Kindergarten - Elementary students - Class Size: about 8 per class - Start Date: 03/15/2011 -...  [Read more]

Date posted:2006-04-10 | Writer: ATC Avail Teachers Consulting | Email: [email protected] English teachers required for private and public schools in Seoul and surrounding areas. Students range from 6-15 years old with abilities from beginner to intermediate level. Benefits include attractive salary, furnished accommodation and paid holidays.       1. More information about the schools There are two type of schools: 1) Private English institutes (after school program) located in Seoul and Seoul suburban area. ATC has around more than 80% set clients so that we can always give very realistic information about schools and can provide a current teacher's email or phone number to contact.   2) Public Elementary, Middle, High school under the Board of Education,...  [Read more]

Date posted:2013-01-22 | Writer: Korea Poly School | Email: [email protected] Korea Poly School is a very selective private English academy in Seoul that focuses on teaching students who have spent time living abroad in English speaking countries. We are looking for motivated EFL teachers who are willing to work hard to help students learn and maintain their English abilities. Positions: Full-Time English Teachers Location: Seodaemun-gu, Seoul Salary: Provided upon inquiry Schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 7:35 p.m. M-F (with lunch and other breaks) Starting Work Date: March 2013   Benefits: - Furnished apartment near the school - Airfare to and from Korea - Two weeks of paid vacation a year in addition to national holidays - Severance...  [Read more]

Date posted:2009-07-05 | Writer: John Morgan | Email: [email protected] Poly, which is one of the best schools in Korea, is currently looking for English instructors at several of their campuses in Seoul and Gyeongi-do. Poly is a great school to work for and has a solid reputation in Korea with an outstanding program and excellent starting pay. Poly has higher entry standards for their students and a majority of their students are returnees (students who have studied abroad) and the level of English of the students in the school is comparably higher than at many other schools. We can provide all applicants with links to the school websites so that they can see the excellent facilities and classrooms that Poly has to offer. The school details: Available start date: ASAP -...  [Read more]

Date posted:2007-01-24 | Writer: The Seogang Language Program | Email: [email protected] The Seogang Language Program (SLP), a premiere early-English conversation school. SLP offers an excellent curriculum and the best services to our students as well as to our teachers. A native speaker who is also a US, Canadian, Irish, English, South African, New Zealand or Australian national. We?re looking for a teacher who is 23 to 35, a college graduate (TESOL certification preferred). Must be energetic, outgoing, patient and love working with children. Salaries start from 2.0 million won a month (roughly $2, 000 or ?1, 600). Bonuses and overtime are paid accordingly. Health benefits are split 50/50, the equivalent to a month will be paid as severance upon the completion of a 1-year...  [Read more]

Date posted:2003-09-01 | Writer: American Language School | Email: [email protected] English teachers needed American Language School in South Korea. Franchised English school headoffice, American Language School, in South Korea is looking for people who want to teach English in South Korea for 1 year as full time positions.? ALS is one of the biggest franchised English school has over 100 branches at all areas in South Korea. We need 15 teachers by 2003, 25 teachers for year 2004. Hiring schedule and number of teachers needed : September : 5 positions available October : 3 positions available November : 2 positions available December : 5 positions available   Candidates who are interested in our job openings, should contact by e-mail to our Correspondence office in...  [Read more]

 Table of Contents Understanding Salary Expectations Researching Cost of Living Abroad Negotiating Contracts and Benefits Budgeting and Financial Planning Cultural Differences in Spending Habits Finding Additional Sources of Income Considering Exchange Rates and Currency Fluctuations Saving and Investing Strategies Tips for Living Frugally Abroad Balancing Work and Personal Finances When teaching English abroad, it is essential to research and understand the typical salary expectations for ESL teachers in different countries. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, demand for English teachers, and the type of institution you work for. ITTT offers comprehensive information on average salaries in various countries to help you make informed decisions about your...  [Read more]

 Table of Contents Understanding Living Costs Abroad Housing Options and Expenses Transportation Costs Food and Grocery Budgeting Healthcare and Insurance Abroad Entertainment and Leisure Expenses Utilities and Communication Costs Clothing and Personal Care Budget Emergency Fund Planning Tips for Saving Money Abroad When considering teaching English abroad, it is crucial to understand the living costs in your destination country. Research the average expenses for housing, transportation, food, healthcare, and other necessities. ITTT offers comprehensive TEFL and TESOL courses to prepare you for budgeting effectively while living and teaching abroad. When considering teaching English abroad, it is crucial to understand the living costs in your destination country. Research the average...  [Read more]