Teaching English In South Korea Requirements

Requirements for Teaching English in Asia When deciding where you would like to teach it is important to make sure that you are aware of the requirements for English teachers in your chosen destination. Asia is a large continent with many opportunities for English teachers both new and experienced. Each country has its own regulations regarding the types of visas, qualifications etc. that teachers are required to have and this guide aims to show these requirements. If you are looking to teach in Japan or South Korea, you will require a bachelor’s degree in any field. Other countries such as China and Cambodia do not have such strict requirements and it is possible to find work without a degree. In some other countries where a degree is officially required it can be possible to...  [Read more]

What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea? The EPIK program, which stands for English Program in Korea, is a prestigious initiative led by the South Korean government. Here's what you need to know: If you are interested in the EPIK program, we recommend reaching out to our TEFL recruitment partner Reach To Teach. Reach To Teach is an official partner of the EPIK program (English Program in Korea) and works with the Korean Ministry of Education to place English Language Instructors (ELIs) in Korean public schools throughout the country. Table of Contents What are the requirements for the EPIK Program? What does the EPIK Program involve? Where will I be placed on the EPIK Program? What are the benefits of the EPIK Program? What are the requirements for the EPIK...  [Read more]

How do I get a job teaching English in South Korea? Securing a job teaching English in South Korea requires specific steps and qualifications. First, aspiring teachers should hold a 4-year college degree and a TEFL certificate. Additionally, you need to be a native English speaker and obtain an E-2 teaching visa. Clean health checks, drug tests, and a clean, national-level criminal record are mandatory. Once successfully employed, teachers can anticipate salaries ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 US monthly. Plus, most employers offer benefits like paid airfares, complimentary housing, and an end-of-contract bonus. Table of Contents What are the requirements for teaching English in South Korea? What Kind of school will I work in teaching English in South Korea? What is the best way to...  [Read more]

Where can I join a TEFL placement program in Asia? Although teaching jobs can be arranged in Asia once you arrive in your destination of choice, in many countries it is common for jobs to be arranged in advance from within your own country. One area where this is certainly true is if you join a government run placement program. The following are the most popular programs of their kind in Asia. Table of Contents What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea? What are the requirements for the EPIK Program? What does the EPIK Program involve? Where will I be placed on the EPIK Program? What are the benefits of the EPIK Program? What is the TaLK Program for teaching English in South Korea? What are the requirements for the TaLK Program? What does the TaLK Program...  [Read more]

What is the TaLK Program for teaching English in South Korea? Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK) is a government-backed initiative that assigns international individuals to elementary schools throughout South Korea. While similar to the more extensive EPIK program, TaLK's distinctiveness lies in its commitment to serving under-resourced areas, ensuring they too benefit from global teaching perspectives. Participants not only enrich their teaching portfolios but also immerse themselves in the diverse Korean culture, with ample opportunities to traverse both the nation and the surrounding regions. Table of Contents What are the requirements for the TaLK Program? What does the TaLK Program involve? Where will I be placed on the TaLK Program? What are the benefits of the TaLK Program? ...  [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]

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]

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]

Where can I join a TEFL placement program in Asia? Although teaching jobs can be arranged in Asia once you arrive in your destination of choice, in many countries it is common for jobs to be arranged in advance from within your own country. One area where this is certainly true is if you join a government run placement program. The following are the most popular programs of their kind in Asia. What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea? EPIK stands for the English Program in Korea, a scheme run by the South Korean government that places foreign teachers into schools across the country to work as English language instructors. EPIK is one of the largest and most popular schemes of its kind as it offers a competitive salary, a good range of extra benefits, and the chance...  [Read more]

What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea? EPIK stands for the English Program in Korea, a scheme run by the South Korean government that places foreign teachers into schools across the country to work as English language instructors. EPIK is one of the largest and most popular schemes of its kind as it offers a competitive salary, a good range of extra benefits, and the chance to experience living and working in a unique cultural environment. If you meet the specified criteria then you could be one of the thousand plus teachers heading to South Korea this year to join the program. If you are interested in the EPIK program, we recommend reaching out to our TEFL recruitment partner Reach To Teach. Reach To Teach is an official partner of the EPIK program (English...  [Read more]

What is a hagwon and are they a good place to work? The term hagwon is used in South Korea to describe a particular type of school. The South Korean education system has two major components, the public school system and the private school system. Many South Koreans make use of both these systems, attending the government-run public schools as normal in any country and then taking additional lessons in a private school, particularly for additional learning in subjects such as English. A hagwon is therefore a private educational institution in South Korea where students can gain additional teaching in subjects which are seen as important for their education. It is estimated that during their education, 95% of South Korean students will make use of a hagwon. As such these private...  [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]

Job Teaching English in Korea (4) Date posted:2013-12-10 | Writer: Hands Korea | Email: [email protected] Hands Korea is a recruiting and consulting firm based in Seoul, Korea. Our services are 100% free of charge for TEFL teachers. We place candidates from all over the world into great schools throughout Korea, with a specific focus on Gyeongido Province. We are dedicated to providing you not only with a wonderful job, but also aim to guide you through your time here with various social events and classroom support, for those entirely new to EFL teaching. No prior teaching experience or background in education is necessary. Any university degree will do, and a TEFL qualification is a distinct advantage. Salary and benefits: -Airfare reimbursement upon arrival in Korea. - Free...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Korea (4) Date posted:2013-12-10 | Writer: Hands Korea | Email: [email protected] Hands Korea is a recruiting and consulting firm based in Seoul, Korea. Our services are 100% free of charge for TEFL teachers. We place candidates from all over the world into great schools throughout Korea, with a specific focus on Gyeongido Province. We are dedicated to providing you not only with a wonderful job, but also aim to guide you through your time here with various social events and classroom support, for those entirely new to EFL teaching. No prior teaching experience or background in education is necessary. Any university degree will do, and a TEFL qualification is a distinct advantage. Salary and benefits: -Airfare reimbursement upon arrival in Korea. - Free...  [Read more]

Employment teaching TEFL in Korea Date posted:2006-10-24 | Writer: WorknPlay | Email: [email protected] South Korea is a great place to work because of the warm people, exciting culture, and easy access to transportation and facilities.Saving money is easy.You can find lots of useful information in our website, Contact us about living and working in Korea, plus job ads for English Teachers and a public resume posting section. WorknPlay, in conjunction with the Korean Public School Board, will manage recruitment of teachers for public school positions as well as orientation and ongoing support for the new teachers. You can rest assured that you will enjoy the experience of a lifetime as teachers, and as our honored guests, throughout your sojourn in Korea. * Location: Busan, San...  [Read more]

Employment teaching TEFL in Korea Date posted:2006-10-24 | Writer: WorknPlay | Email: [email protected] South Korea is a great place to work because of the warm people, exciting culture, and easy access to transportation and facilities.Saving money is easy.You can find lots of useful information in our website, Contact us about living and working in Korea, plus job ads for English Teachers and a public resume posting section. WorknPlay, in conjunction with the Korean Public School Board, will manage recruitment of teachers for public school positions as well as orientation and ongoing support for the new teachers. You can rest assured that you will enjoy the experience of a lifetime as teachers, and as our honored guests, throughout your sojourn in Korea. * Location: Busan, San...  [Read more]

Positions Teaching English in Korea Date posted:2016-03-10 | Writer: Reach To Teach | Email: [email protected] Reach To Teach has a variety of openings in South Korea for TEFL trained teachers who are available to start work in August of this year. These are EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK Teaching Positions. EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK are programs sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education. Through the programs, over 1,000 teachers are placed in EFL teaching jobs every year. Reach To Teach is the ONLY official North American partner that works with the Korean Ministry of Education to place English Language Instructors (ELIs) in Korean public schools throughout the country. All teachers receive the following benefits: • Free housing provided by the Program (utilities not...  [Read more]

Positions Teaching English in Korea Date posted:2016-03-10 | Writer: Reach To Teach | Email: [email protected] Reach To Teach has a variety of openings in South Korea for TEFL trained teachers who are available to start work in August of this year. These are EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK Teaching Positions. EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK are programs sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education. Through the programs, over 1,000 teachers are placed in EFL teaching jobs every year. Reach To Teach is the ONLY official North American partner that works with the Korean Ministry of Education to place English Language Instructors (ELIs) in Korean public schools throughout the country. All teachers receive the following benefits: • Free housing provided by the Program (utilities not...  [Read more]

EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK Teaching Positions in Korea Date posted:2018-01-24 | Writer: Reach to Teach | Email: [email protected] Reach to Teach has EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK Teaching Positions in Korea staring in August 2018. What is EPIK? EPIK stands for English Program in Korea, a program sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education. The EPIK Program was established in 1995 with the mandate to improve the English speaking abilities of students and teachers in Korea and to develop cultural exchanges. Through the EPIK Program, over 1,000 teachers are placed in ESL teaching jobs every year. Reach To Teach works with the Korean Ministry of Education to place English Language Instructors (ELIs) in Korean public schools throughout the country. What is SMOE? Public school positions with...  [Read more]

EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK Teaching Positions in Korea Date posted:2018-01-24 | Writer: Reach to Teach | Email: [email protected] Reach to Teach has EPIK, SMOE and GEPIK Teaching Positions in Korea staring in August 2018. What is EPIK? EPIK stands for English Program in Korea, a program sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education. The EPIK Program was established in 1995 with the mandate to improve the English speaking abilities of students and teachers in Korea and to develop cultural exchanges. Through the EPIK Program, over 1,000 teachers are placed in ESL teaching jobs every year. Reach To Teach works with the Korean Ministry of Education to place English Language Instructors (ELIs) in Korean public schools throughout the country. What is SMOE? Public school positions with...  [Read more]

TEFL Qualified Teachers Needed in Korea Date posted:2014-09-24 | Writer: EIE English Academy | Email: [email protected] The EIE Institute is a nationwide English language school in Korea with franchises in Gwangju and in different parts of Korea. We need TEFL certified professionals like you who are seeking international experience. We offer specific lesson plans and teaching guides. Previous experience teaching not required, but a plus. EIE has a reputation for having the highest standards among private language institutes in Korea. Highlights: • Work with an innovative, established curriculum in the most dynamic work environment in Korea • Fantastic students (elementary to middle) • 2.1 mil per month • E-2 visa sponsorship for our Full and Part-time positions • Severance...  [Read more]

TEFL Qualified Teachers Needed in Korea Date posted:2014-09-24 | Writer: EIE English Academy | Email: [email protected] The EIE Institute is a nationwide English language school in Korea with franchises in Gwangju and in different parts of Korea. We need TEFL certified professionals like you who are seeking international experience. We offer specific lesson plans and teaching guides. Previous experience teaching not required, but a plus. EIE has a reputation for having the highest standards among private language institutes in Korea. Highlights: • Work with an innovative, established curriculum in the most dynamic work environment in Korea • Fantastic students (elementary to middle) • 2.1 mil per month • E-2 visa sponsorship for our Full and Part-time positions • Severance...  [Read more]

Public School TEFL Jobs in South Korea Date posted:2018-10-18 | Writer: Handskorea | Email: [email protected] Since the world has become more globalized, English has become the major language people use internationally. Thus, English education in Korea has shot up in the past few years. So, with government and schools now starting to increase the number of foreign teachers in Korea, there are plenty of opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. Currently, we are looking numerous ESL teachers who are dedicated and passionate. No experience in these fields is necessary.   Teaching in Korea would be rewarding and valuable experience and a great chance to wide your views by travelling Korea where has one of the oldest cultures in the world.   Positions are available at public...  [Read more]

Public School TEFL Jobs in South Korea Date posted:2018-10-18 | Writer: Handskorea | Email: [email protected] Since the world has become more globalized, English has become the major language people use internationally. Thus, English education in Korea has shot up in the past few years. So, with government and schools now starting to increase the number of foreign teachers in Korea, there are plenty of opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. Currently, we are looking numerous ESL teachers who are dedicated and passionate. No experience in these fields is necessary.   Teaching in Korea would be rewarding and valuable experience and a great chance to wide your views by travelling Korea where has one of the oldest cultures in the world.   Positions are available at public...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching English in South Korea and China - Alumni Report by Linda D. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! What is your nationality? American and German Table of Contents What is your nationality? What city and state are you from? How old are you? What is your education level and background? Have you traveled abroad in the past? If so, where have you been? Where did you study? What made you interested in going to teach English abroad? What were some of your concerns before teaching abroad? Why did you decide to get TEFL certified and choose ITTT? Which TEFL certification course did you take? How did you like the course? How has your TEFL training helped you in your current teaching position? Which city and country did you decide to teach English...  [Read more]

Which countries have a TEFL placement program? If you want to have a job in place and all the paperwork sorted out before you leave your home country, a TEFL placement program is certainly worth considering. Several countries across Europe and Asia have government run schemes that recruit foreign teachers to work in their public school system. The following options are long established and respected programs that offer a great opportunity to live and work in some of the most popular teaching destinations. Table of Contents What is the TAPIF Program for teaching English in France? What are the requirements for the TAPIF Program? How do I apply for the TAPIF Program? Do I need a TEFL/TESOL certificate to apply to the TAPIF Program? What is the Cultural Ambassadors Program for teaching...  [Read more]

Public School TEFL Jobs in South Korea Date posted:2017-09-21 | Writer: Handskorea Recruiting | Email: [email protected] Since the world has become more globalized, English has become the major language people use internationally. Thus, English education in Korea has shot up in the past few years. As a result, government and schools are now starting to increase the number of foreign teachers in Korea. Currently, Handskorea Recruiting is looking for numerous EFL teachers who are dedicated and passionate. No experience in these fields is necessary. Teaching in Korea is a rewarding and valuable experience and a great chance to wide your views by travelling around Korea, which has one of the oldest cultures in the world. Positions are available at public schools. You can expect a...  [Read more]

Public School TEFL Jobs in South Korea Date posted:2017-09-21 | Writer: Handskorea Recruiting | Email: [email protected] Since the world has become more globalized, English has become the major language people use internationally. Thus, English education in Korea has shot up in the past few years. As a result, government and schools are now starting to increase the number of foreign teachers in Korea. Currently, Handskorea Recruiting is looking for numerous EFL teachers who are dedicated and passionate. No experience in these fields is necessary. Teaching in Korea is a rewarding and valuable experience and a great chance to wide your views by travelling around Korea, which has one of the oldest cultures in the world. Positions are available at public schools. You can expect a...  [Read more]

How do I get a job teaching English in South Korea? Teaching English in South Korea has become increasingly popular over the last decade and it is no secret that the country offers some of the best salaries for foreign teachers to be found anywhere in the world. English teachers in Korea can expect to earn between $1,500 and $3,000 US per month and it is certainly possible to save up to half of this depending on your lifestyle. On top of the basic salary you can also expect other benefits such as paid airfares, free housing and an end of contract bonus. What are the requirements for teaching English in South Korea? Unsurprisingly, the high salaries and good benefits on offer have led to a high level of competition for the best jobs. If you have any teaching qualifications and...  [Read more]

What is the TaLK Program for teaching English in South Korea? TaLK stands for Teach and Learn in Korea which is a government sponsored program that places foreign nationals into elementary schools across South Korea. TaLK is a similar program to the much larger EPIK; however, the TaLK Program differs by focusing on placements in underprivileged areas that might otherwise struggle to attract foreign teachers. Participants on the program will gain valuable teaching experience throughout their time in South Korea. There is also plenty of free time for exploring the local culture and for travel across the country and wider region. What are the requirements for the TaLK Program? The TaLK Program is open to college graduates or current undergraduate students who have completed at least two...  [Read more]