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Teaching Demand
Hiring Seasons
Year Round
Interview Procedure
Phone, email in advance
Potential to Save or Break-Even
Can save up to 1,000 USD per month
English Teaching Jobs in South Korea: South Korea might be the easiest place for native English speakers with a bachelor's degree and TEFL Certification to land a teaching job. The market for native English teachers is so strong that there are already several thounsand institutes offering lessons in business and general English conversation. It helps that the Korean government adamantly encourages its people to learn English. Parents enroll their children at young ages, sometimes even five years old! The capital city of Seoul and Busan are hotspots for jobs. Housing is often provided and airfare can be included with some employer contracts.
Major Cities: Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju, Daejeon, Ulsan
- Requirements: BA required; TEFL Certification required
- Peak Hiring Months: Year Round
- Typical Hiring Process: Phone, email in advance
- Types of Jobs: Foreign language schools, public schools, universities
- Type of Students: Adults and children
- Average teaching hours per week: 25 - 30 classroom hours plus preparation time
- Accommodation/Housing Benefits Paid: Yes
- Flight Reimbursement: Yes (plus return flight)
- Cost of Living per Month: 800,000 - 1,200,000 KRW; 700 - 1,000 USD
- Average Monthly Pay: 1,800,000 - 2,400,000 KRW; 1,600 - 1,800 USD
- Start-up Cost: 700 - 1,000 USD
- Potential to Save or Break-even: Can save up to 1,000 USD per month
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