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A smiling teacher in a homemade yellow building-block costume poses with five young students in Halloween costumes and face paint beside a hand-painted Happy Halloween classroom sign.

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Halloween Abroad: How Teachers Celebrate (or Don't) in 6 Countries

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Oct 28, 2026, 11:45:01 AM

Current as of October 2026. Holiday dates and local Halloween rules below come from 2026 government calendars and city announcements. They can shift,...

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An English teacher leans over a round table to help a young girl with her book while five other elementary students read and color in a bright, decorated classroom.

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South Korea's December 1 Deadline Is Five Weeks Out

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Oct 26, 2026, 11:28:51 AM

Current as of October 2026. Intake dates, salary, and benefits below come from CEP's South Korea program page. Confirm the details with us before you...

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A teacher talks with a young student outdoors during a classroom activity

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South Korea's March 2027 Intake: Apply by December

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Aug 17, 2026, 11:00:13 AM

Current as of August 2026. Intake dates, salary figures, and tax exemption details are pulled from CEP's live South Korea program page. Confirm...

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Five uniformed South Korean elementary school students standing together with their arms around each other in a school corridor.

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The Document That Takes 12 Weeks: Korea's August 1 Deadline

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 17, 2026, 5:35:39 AM

Processing times and application dates below reflect mid-2026 conditions and change frequently. Verify current timelines with the U.S. Department of...

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A Cultural Exchange Project teacher surrounded by a group of smiling students at a school in Thailand.

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Didn't Get A Spain Placement? Here's What's Still Open as July Begins

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 29, 2026, 10:15:00 AM

The road to teaching in Spain has narrowed this year — a major placement provider has pulled out, the free government program's window closes June...

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Students raising their hands in an English class in a South Korean school.

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South Korea 2027 Intake: The Timeline Every Applicant Should Know Now

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 22, 2026, 3:50:30 AM

South Korea runs the best-paid entry-level teaching job abroad — free housing, reimbursed flights, national health insurance, a severance bonus. It's...

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