Teach English Abroad In South Korea

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Overview

South Korea is well-established as one of the most popular destinations for teaching English in Asia. South Korea offers high wages, excellent teacher benefits, high-tech school facilities, and overall well-structured and supportive workplaces. There is still a large demand for native English speakers to teach in Korea.

Fees

  • $1,720 guaranteed teaching job. Show us your TEFL Certification and let's get started.
  • $2,020 guaranteed teaching job and your TEFL Plus internationally accredited lifetime certification, taken online.
  • $2,900 guaranteed teaching job and a seat in the TESOL course,  taken in South Korea.
  • 2025 remaining intake dates: July 28, September 22, October 27.
  • 2026 intake dates: January 19, March 23, May 18, July 27, August 31, October 26.

Included

  • Guaranteed paid teaching job.
  • Airport arrival support and pick-up.
  • Online, Pre-arrival, Comprehensive, Korean Cultural Foundation Course.
  • Online Korean language course pre-arrival.
  • Full background and vetted schools
  • Full support and guidance with the document collection process.
  • Full support and guidance pre-departure and in-country from experienced staff who have taught abroad.
  • Contract negotiation.
  • Visa support and guidance.
  • Ongoing support once you are placed.
  • Cultural Orientation Weekend, within a few months of arrival.

Not Included

  • Courier costs of documents.
  • Flights, but these are reimbursed.
  • Day to day transport costs, i.e. bus/train rides to your placement school, visa run expenses.
  • Utility bills.
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, & dinner) during the TESOL course, orientation week, and at placement.
  • Lesson planning materials and stationery during the in-country TESOL course.
  • Accommodation deposit for in-class participants.
  • ARC (alien registration card) processing fee. The cost is approximately USD $30.
  • Medical check-up in-country for ARC application, which is mandatory. This costs approximately USD $100 and is coordinated by the school within the first week of arrival in Korea.
  • Medical Insurance (we require that all participants arrive on the program able to demonstrate current medical insurance coverage).
  • Visa application and expenses if a visa run is required.

What You Will Earn

  • Your salary will be between USD $1,600 to $1,900 per month for 40 hours per week.
  • 23 - 30 of those hours will be teaching contact time.
  • All schools are legally required to pay 50% of your medical insurance.
  • Applicants will be provided with rent-free, semi-furnished accommodation (including a bed, refrigerator, air conditioning, and washing machine) and will be responsible for covering utility bills, maintenance costs, and other associated expenses.
  • Flight reimbursement up to $1,000.
  • End of contract bonus (severance pay-out of roughly 1 month’s salary per 1 year worked.
  • Paid holidays are usually between 10 - 15 days (The exact amount differs between schools).
  • Teachers at Public Schools will receive reimbursement for return (two-way) flights. Teachers at Private (Hagwon) schools will receive only one-way flight reimbursement.
  • Tax rate in South Korea for Teachers is between 4 - 7%.
    • Public Schools: Citizens of the following countries are eligible to claim exemption from Korean taxes for 2-years by providing proof of a Residency Certificate: United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand.
    • Canadian and Irish citizens are not eligible for exemption.
 

Requirements and Qualifications

 

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Independent reviews guide us to always strive to do better. We enjoy a 9.8 (out of 10) rating on GoAbroad.com for our Teach English in South Korea program.