The word is that Korea is one of the hottest destinations for teaching English abroad. Most people don’t consider Korea their first choice for teaching overseas. However, after learning about the country’s incredible opportunities, it’s no wonder it is the most popular destination for hundreds of International TEFL Academy (ITA) graduates each year.
Guide to teaching English in Korea
If you’re looking for adventure, great food, and rewarding, money-saving teaching opportunities, consider teaching English in Korea on Korean Job Board. In both your personal and professional life, you’ll experience something new every day, like visiting Buddhist temples hidden deep in the morning fog, walking through Seoul’s bustling neon-lit streets, and participating in cultural customs.
Why is teaching English in Korea so popular?
Beyond traditions, there are plenty of other reasons teachers choose ESL Teacher jobs in Korea over neighbouring countries. One major reason is that it’s fairly easy to save money while teaching here, especially if you live outside of Seoul or are lucky enough to land a university teaching gig. If you’ve ever heard of K-pop, K-drama, or K-beauty, you don’t need an explanation for why teaching English in South Korea is so popular.
Steps to Get Hired to Teach English in Korea in 2022
each Away, you can find English teaching jobs in Korean public and private schools. Both sectors have a lot to offer ESL Teacher jobs in Korea. Use our guide to help you find the English teaching job in South Korea that is the best fit for you.
- Begin Your Research
An ITA expert advisor discuss your options and questions about teaching English in South Korea and worldwide. If you have already been assigned to an advisor, send them an email or call to set up a time to talk. You should also check out our Alumni Articles & Blogs, where you can check out numerous first-hand accounts of teaching English in South Korea and dozens of other countries worldwide.
- Enrol in a TEFL Course
Earning an accredited TEFL Certification will provide you with the skills you need to function successfully as a teacher, and it will provide you with a recognized qualification that thousands of language schools and institutes in South Korea and around the world seek and require when hiring new English teachers. Even if you are a certified or experienced teacher, unless you have a degree in TESOL, you will still want to get TEFL certified.
- Prepare For Your Job Search
Once your documents are ready to go, you will begin working with ITA advisors who will help you with contacting recruiters (International TEFL Academy enjoys relationships with top recruiting organizations for English teaching jobs in South Korea), looking at job listings and exploring individual English teaching jobs in Korean Job Board.
- Apply for English Teaching Jobs
You will apply and interview for positions in Korea from home, and you will interview by phone & Skype. Typically, you can begin this process once you have begun your TEFL class and have certain documents ready to go, including your national criminal background check. Most interviews are given over the phone or by Skype.
- Sign A Contract with a Korean School, Make Travel & Visa Arrangements
Once you receive a job offer you want to accept, you will need to sign a contract, file documents and visit the nearest Korean Consulate to receive your E2 teaching visa. Your new employer and the recruiter you are working with will typically assist you with arranging the necessary documents. Your employer will also work with you to make flight arrangements.
Demand for online English education is exploding among students based in Korea. As a result, several English teaching companies catering specifically to Korean English language learners are seeking fluent English-speaking applicants to fill many online English teaching vacancies.
