Teach in Korea with EPIK
Now accepting applications for prestigious public school jobs for 2025 🚀
About your role as an English teacher in Korea
Whether you are a first time or experienced teacher, teaching at a public school in Korea is a truly wonderful experience.
You will work with a local Korean co-teacher and assist with English language teaching duties at your school including:
- conduct English conversation classes for Korean students and co-workers
- prepare English language teaching materials for your school
- assist with English language related activities
- demonstrate a good command of written and spoken English
- be a cultural ambassador for your country
- teach 22 classes per week
- very stable employment conditions - this program is sponsored by the Korean government
Benefits
Package for English teacher Korea jobs
Seoul and nationwide
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Excellent salary
Up to 2.7 Million KRW monthly (depending on province and qualifications) -
Relocation assistance
Settlement Allowance - 300,000 KRW (one-time payment) -
Accommodation
Free furnished housing -
Bonus
Severance pay equal to approximately one month of salary (on contract completion) -
Flight Contribution
Entrance & Exit allowance - paid 1.3 Million KRW after employment month one and 1.3 Million KRW on contract completion (please note terms apply) -
Renewal incentives
Renewal allowance 2 Million KRW on contract extension with same MOE / POE (please note terms apply) -
Insurance
Medical insurance - 50% of premiums paid by your employer allowing you access to high quality medical care and treatment at a fraction of the usual cost -
Training
Full orientation on arrival including accommodation and meals - share this experience with 100s of other teachers! -
Paid leave
Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation and all Korean national holidays
Where can I teach in Korea?
From the sparkling capital city of Seoul to vibrant provincial towns to laid back coastal retreats, you can be assured of a warm welcome wherever you go in Korea.
We are now hiring for the following locations:
Metropolitan Cities
Seoul + Busan + Daegu + Incheon + Gwangju + Daejeon + Ulsan + Sejong
Provinces
Gangwon + Chungbuk + Chungnam + Jeonbuk + Gyeongbuk + Gyeongnam + Jeju + Gyeonggi
Early application is encouraged if you have strong preferences on location!
When can I start?
We have arrival dates in February, March, April, August, September and October.
Why use TEFL UK to teach English in Korea with EPIK?
- TEFL UK are an official EPIK recruiting partner and we will guide you through your application
- We have an extremely high job application success rate
- We offer free advice and expert guidance throughout the application process, maximizing your chance of success
- Expert feedback on initial documents to reduce the chance of unsuccessful application at the first screening stage
- You will get prompt advice on your application at every stage which will save you time and speed up the process
- You will be provided with interview tips and guidance to make sure you are confident and ready on interview day!
- Fast, effective and completely FREE recruitment service
- Access to Facebook group where you can meet other TEFL UK teachers
Want to see what teaching in Korea is like?
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About you
Korea offers an endless array of experiences!
Slurp at mouthwatering kimchi soup, check-out ancient temples hidden amongst Seoul's tangled side-streets, soak up the bohemian atmosphere of remote mountain towns or just unwind in one of Korea's soothing hot spring spas. The "Soul of Asia" welcomes you!
FAQs
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A typical English teacher in Korea salary ranges between $1800 and $2000 per month, with perks such as free or subsidised housing, paid sick time, round-trip airtickets and bonuses.
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You must be a native English speaker with a Bachelor's degree and a clean criminal record in order to teach English in South Korea. Most schools also require teachers to have taken a TEFL course.
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The contracts for ESL teaching jobs in Korea are all for one year.
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After expenses, the most prudent English teachers in Korea will be able to save up to 50% of their salaries, this can range from $500 to over $1,000 per month.
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Schools in Korea are very strict about this due to local visa regulations. Only native-English teachers from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa are typically hired.
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No, you must teach all of your classes in English. Learning some Korean, however, would be extremely beneficial for your day to day life there. Knowing even a little Korean will help you communicate with and discipline students in the classroom, as well as get around outside of work.
Want to teach in Korea?
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