A Very Helpful Guide to Teaching in South Korea!

Teaching in South Korea is such an amazing experience. This job is for people who are willing to get out of their comfort zone. teaching in South Korea offers a wide range of benefits. You also get the chance to explore the beautiful countries and the surrounding countries when you aren’t teaching. 

Eligibility 

1. You must be a native English speaker from 1 of 7 countries 
   1. United Kingdom
   2. Ireland
   3. Australia
   4. New Zealand
   5. South Africa
   6. Canada
   7. United States
2. Be under the age of 62
3. Hold a Bacherlers Degree, in any subject. (Education degrees get you more money)
4. Have TEFL Qualification
5. Have a Clean Criminal Background Check

Salary

As an English teacher in South Korea, you can expect the following salaries:

• EPIK program: Starting at around $1,680 per month
• Hagwon (private school): ranges from $1,600 to $2,000 per month
• University: ranges from $1,800 to $2,800 a month

You also have to remember these are the starting prices you can negotiate your pay. And as long as you have a degree in Education you are more than likely getting more money than someone who has a degree in business. 

How to Apply for a Visa

To work in South Korea you need a working E-2 visa which you can get once you secure your job. Your employer or recruiter will help you with this process. 

Recruiter

When looking for jobs you can either apply directly to the school or you can look for a recruiter. Recruiters can

1. Help you navigate a job board
2. Help you polish your application
3. Help you find similar jobs elsewhere
4. Help you navigate the visa application process

Helpful Websites

1. Gone2Korea
2. Korvia
3. EPIK
4. Go Overseas