South Korea - Teach English as a Foreign Language

Experience Korea without the drama

Immerse yourself in South Korea, kick-start your teaching career and embark on 365 days of adventure on this 12-month graduate opportunity with a difference.

From the simmering streets of Seoul to the breath-taking bays of Busan, South Korea is a land of contrasts. Both technologically advanced and rooted in tradition, it offers an unrivalled blend of old and new. Add to that the combo of cosmopolitan culture and Insta-worthy natural beauty, and you’ve got a recipe for an unforgettable adventure.

On this 12-month teaching opportunity, you’ll immerse yourself in the buzz of modern-day Korea. You’ll gain hands-on teaching experience and turn your dreams of seeing the country into a fun-filled, fast-paced adventure. If you want to work hard and play harder, there really is no better place. Are you ready to make memories? Let’s go!

Your placement options:

You’ve got two options: public or private. No need to decide just yet. You can chat with our team about the differences on a call. That’s what we’re here for.

Public School

All public school placements go via one single channel, which means your application will either be accepted or rejected. We work with an experienced partner to prep your application for the best chance of success*.

Position: English Language Teacher
Location: Countrywide (find out when you arrive)
Schedule: Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm)
Accommodation : Included
Holidays: Roughly 4 weeks, plus two x 4-5 day weekends
Salary: £1,400/month

*Don’t stress — if your public school application isn’t successful, we’ll match you with a hagwon (private school) that suits your needs.

Private School

Known locally as hagwons, these are private institutes that offer extra-curricular tuition to students of all ages. We’re connected to over 100 hagwons across the country, meaning you can choose where you want to teach and only accept a contract that you’re happy with.

Position: English Language Teacher
Location: Countrywide
Schedule: Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm or 1pm - 9pm)
Accommodation: Included
Holidays: Roughly two weeks, plus two x 4-5 day weekends
Salary: £1,400/month

Important dates

Public School [February Start Date] Application Deadline: 30 September

Public School [August Start Date] Application Deadline: 31 January

Private School - Application deadline: 6 months before you wish to arrive ; Start date: Anytime you like

What do we expect from you?

High/native English proficiency