Minimum requirements to teach English in South Korea are: native speaker, university degree, and a 120-hour TESOL certificate.
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Below you will find a list of 10 popular programs to teach English in South Korea. For a full list of 40+ schools in South Korea, visit the ESL Schools section on your student account.
Jeju Island looks a lot like Hawaii because of its white sandy beaches and volcanic landscape with rain forests and waterfalls. It’s really that amazing!
English Teachers in South Korea say that Jeju Island offers an unforgetable gap-year experience. Jeju is probably the best place in South Korea for those want to live in a small town and rural community, as well as experience amazing natural places.
Every year, South Korea welcomes over 2,000 university graduates from native English-speaking countries. Jeju Island is one of their preferred destinations because it offers teachers with a combination of the simple lifestyle and fun eco-adventures. Read more
For those planning to teach English in South Korea, Gyeongju is a great place to live, or to spend the weekend with your friends if you are teaching English in another region.
Gyeongju is the second most populated area in the province of North Gyeongsang. One cannot truly admire and discover Gyeongju’s charm without taking several days to stroll upon its historical roads that speak of the older days.
Gyeongju has the most beautiful and exquisite monuments in the country. Some of its historic treasures include Gyeongju Yangdong Village, Cheomseongdae (A 7th century observatory), ancient burial mounds, and the Bulguksa Buddhist temple. Last but not least, numerous flowered hills are scattered across the land, adding a colourful touch.
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Rejuvenated from the rubble of the Korean War, Seoul reshaped itself from a dull concrete landscape to a modern and green urban centre that earns the title of ‘miracle of Han’.
Walk down the Cheonggyecheon, the revitalized Han River park that turns the metropolis into a recreational marble. The Namdaemun gate also provides a wonderful escape from the anxieties of urban life, as parts of it twist over the forested mountains surrounding the city.
The joy of eating, strolling down modern streets, and general merrymaking are all in abundance from Apgujeong’s chic designer boutiques to Hongdae’s bars and restaurants.
Seoul is a great place to teach English. Get your TESOL certificate and apply now!
Constantly marching ahead, forward and forward, never to stop and just hurry; South Korea is a complex and yet a fascinating country with wonders at every nook and corner and technology spurting out at an ever-increasing pace. Energy and joie de vivre of Seoul, ancientness of Gyeongju, bustling port town of Busan, South Korea is an adventurous land set for ESL teachers to discover the rich cultural heritage and wonders of Renaissance and have a great experience.
The roads to the countryside are still less traveled by; for good or for worse. Composed temples, beautiful mountains, unspoiled fishing villages and endless hiking opportunities are still awaiting any Westerners that rarely ever come to this path. Travel to the unspoiled islands of Dadohae Haesang National Park or the charming Buyeo for its historic relics of Baekje and lively market.
High wages and great living conditions make South Korea the top destination for teaching English. Native speakers who completed their university degree and a reputable 100-hour TESOL course, but don’t have any prior teaching experience, earn $2,100/month plus accommodation, bonuses, and other benefits.