Teaching English in South Korea (Private Schools)
Nestled on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea remains eternally bound (in a geographical sense) to North Korea but the official union between the two countries ended back in 1945. To the west lies the Yellow Sea and beyond that mainland China and to the Southeast the Korea Straight and eventually Japan. Winters are cold with frequent snow and summers are warm, verging on hot.
South Korea's TEFL market is booming and native-speaking teachers are in high demand but competition can be fierce and finding a reputable language school can be tough. Our TEFL Jobs Abroad will eliminate those problems, leaving you with a high salary and a great opportunity.
A Few Details...
By using the free job placement service for South Korea included in the 100-hour TEFL course and teaching in a private language school you will earn around $2200 a month. Free accommodation is provided in a shared house or flat. At the end of your contract you will be given a bonus of around a months pay. On top of that, your flights will be reimbursed up to £500 (approx €750.00 / USD$990.00 ).
What can you expect in South Korea (Private Schools)
- Salary: Up to 2,000,000 won, approximately $2200.
- 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 £650 (approx €750.00 / USD$990.00 ).
- 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.
Requirements for South Korea (Private Schools)
- Native English speaker - Must be a holder of a native English passport eg. UK, Irish, Australian, New Zealand, USA, Canadian.
- TEFL qualification (100-hr TEFL Course included).
- University degree holder.
Despite its 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!
Frequently asked questions about teaching in South Korea (Private Schools)
1. What age and level will I be teaching?
You will need to be prepared to teach all levels and all age groups. Most students are aged 5-15.
2. How many students are there in each class?
There are usually 8-12 students per class.
3. How long are the classes?
Most classes are 45 - 50 minutes long
4. Are there teaching resources available?
Yes, institutes are well-resourced. You may also like to take photos and pictures of your home country, family and friends.
5. Will I be teaching alone or in a team?
You will mostly be teaching alone, but you will have the guidance and support of other teachers and your supervisor.
6. What kind of school will I be teaching in?
You will teach in a private language institute.
Frequently asked questions about employment in South Korea (Private Schools)
1. How much will I be paid?
You will be paid approximately $2200 per month in Won into your local bank account (you will be assisted in setting this up on arrival.) The tax rate is 3.2-5.5%.
The cost of living is approximately $810 per month (please note that this is a guide only).
2. Do I receive a bonus or flight re-imbursement?
Your flight will be reimbursed up to a value of £650. You will receive 25% on arrival, 25% on completion of three months and the final 50% on successful completion of the 12 month contract. You will also receive a bonus equivalent to one month's salary on successful completion of the 12 month contract.
3. How many days holiday will I receive per year?
You will receive 15-20 paid holidays per year.
4. What are my working hours?
You will work approximately 30 hours a week, Monday - Friday. You may be required to work some evenings and weekends.
5. Can I renew my contract?
Your contract may be extendable; you would need to discuss this with your school.
6. What happens if I need to break my contract?
As the work visa has been applied for by the school, to break the contract would directly cause your stay to be illegal. You would lose your bonus and any other related payments.
7. What will my accommodation be like?
You will have a private room in rent-free fully furnished accommodation, usually shared with other English teachers.
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