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How to Get a Job Teaching English in Korea

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Teach English in Korea
Teach English in Korea
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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. Step 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. Step 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. Step 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. Step 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. Step 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. Step 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.
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