How to Get a Job Teaching English in Korea

A job teaching English in a foreign country can be a dream profession for many people. You get to experience another country's culture firsthand and edify others through your teaching job. Quite often, a teaching job in a foreign country will offer you a steady salary, airfare to and from the country and sometimes even money to supplement your housing costs. There are many steps you can take in order to get a job teaching English in Korea.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• B.A. or B.S. college degree
• Unopened copy of your college transcript
• Passport photocopy
• Two passport photos

1. Choose the area of Korea that most appeals to you. There are opportunities to teach English all over Korea, in both large cities and smaller cities.

2. Search for a company that sponsors English teachers in Korea. Generally, these companies will place you in a job that fits your location desires.

3. Apply to the recruiting agency or job placement service of your choice. It may be wise to have a few companies in mind, should your application not be accepted at your top choice.

4. Send the placement agency all your pertinent information. They will likely require a sealed transcript from your undergraduate university, a copy of your current passport and two passport-sized photos.

5. Study your contract before signing it. Once you are accepted to a program, make sure you thoroughly understand all the requirements before you agree to anything.

6. Apply for a work visa. The company that sponsors your English teaching job in Korea will give you the information you need to obtain a work visa.

Tips & Warnings

• In order to get a job teaching English in Korea, you must be a native English speaker. Many programs require that applicants be from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Australia or South Africa.
• Most teaching jobs require you to work approximately 30 hours per week.
• If you have any experience teaching English to non-native speakers, note this on your application. It will likely garner you a higher starting salary.
• You must apply for your work visa outside of Korea. If you are already in Korea, you will have to leave and apply for the work visa from a nearby country.

Resources

• U.S. Department of State
• Seoul Teaching Job Services
• Transitions Abroad
• Team English

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