TEFL Jobs in South Korea

  South Korea

• Busan: 
Busan (Pusan)
• Seoul: 
Seoul

Length of Position: 1 Year
Dates: Monthly

Description: South Korea is often overlooked by travellers, and this absence of Western influence has preserved the culture and traditions of its past. There are few countries that offer such a unique and authentic experience and this makes it the perfect destination for inquisitive travellers. Korea's high salaries are ideal for travellers who need to save up some cash. Tutors spend their weekdays living in free accommodation in bustling cities or quiet towns, teaching at either government schools or private language schools. At the weekends you can jump onto the new KTX bullet train to explore the rest of the country.

Korea values its visitors and the environment so not only is it a clean and safe place to visit, but its citizens are considered to be some of the friendliest and most hospitable people in the world.

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Highlights:
What you can expect in Summer Camps:

* Salary: Up to 1,500,000 Won / US$1580 / GBP820 / EUR1200 / CAD$1850 / AU$2000 / NZ$2280 per month.
* Flights: Reimbursed up to 1,000,000 Won / US$1050 / GBP540 / EUR800 / CAD$1230 / AU$1340 / NZ$1520.
* Accommodation: Provided free of charge in University or single accommodation near Universities.
* Arrival: Meet and greet service at the airport plus transfer and orientation.
* Locations: Mainly Seoul and Busan although there are locations throughout South Korea.
* Contract length: 4 weeks.
* Departure dates: End of July departures to start teaching early August. Applications must be in by the end of May.

What you can expect in Private Language Schools:

* Salary: Up to 2 million won / GBP1000 / $US1950 / EUR1475 / $AU2475 / $NZ2775 / $CAD2250.
* Accommodation: Private bedroom in rent-free fully furnished shared accommodation.
* Bonus: Bonus equivalent to one month's salary on successful completion of contract.
* Flights: Reimbursed up to a value of 500 (approx AU$1200 / NZ$1400).
* Arrival: Meet and greet service at the airport plus orientation and transfer to school.
* Locations: Throughout South Korea.
* Contract length: 1 year.
* Departure dates: Monthly.
* Student age range: 5 - 15 years old.

What you can expect in Government Schools:

* Salary: Up to 1,800,000 Won / $1900 (USD) / GBP980 / EUR1450 / CAD$2250 / AUD$2450 / NZD$2750 per month based on a 40 hour week (22 hours teaching, 18 office hours). Pay could be up to 50% higher than this dependent on your experience and the school you work at.
* Accommodation: During your week of training you will stay in dorm-style accommodation. During your time teaching you will stay in free, fully furnished Western style accommodation.
* Arrival: You will be met at Seoul (Incheon) or Busan Airport (depending on which is nearest to your placement) and taken to your accommodation. The next day, you will be taken to the central training centre to start a week of training and orientation.
* Flight reimbursement: GBP650 / EUR950 / US$1250 / CAD$1450 / AUD$1580 / NZ$1800
* Locations: Schools are located in Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, Gyeongsangnamdo Province, Gangwondo Province and Gyeonggi Province
* Contract length: 1 year.
* Departure dates: February and August.

Qualifications:
- Native English speaker - Must be a holder of a native English passport eg. UK, Irish, Australian, New Zealand, USA
- TEFL qualification (Essential TEFL Plus course included)
- University degree holder
- Despite it friendly and open people, South Korea is an essentially conservative country. As with all of South East Asia, appearance is very importance. When submitting your passport photo as part of the application, please bear this in mind. Prominent tattoos, facial piercings and bright pink hair, probably wouldn't be a good idea!

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: Up to GBP 1000 / $2000

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Korea Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

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