South Korea
Demand for teachers
Very High
Main TESOL regions
Seoul & Pusan
Main types of teaching
Private English Language Institutes (Hagwons):
General English, Business English
University Academic Departments:
General English, English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
Government & Private Research Institutes:
General English, ESP
Corporate in-house Language Programs:
General English, Business English
State & Private Kindergartens:
English for Young Learners
Working Hours
Most institutes require foreign instructors to teach 5 to 6 hours a day, Monday through Friday, and some ask instructors to teach on Saturday mornings as well. University departments usually require instructors to teach 10 to 15 hours a week, and to participate in student activities and in the editing of school newspapers. Research institutes usually require instructors to work 40 hours a week and do occasional overtime without compensation.
Busiest periods
Year round
Qualifications
University Degree
TESOL qualification
English speaker
Age range: 18 - 60
Contract
6-12 months
Teaching Hrs/wk:
25
Airfare:
provided
Healthcare:
Provided
Holidays:
Paid
Visa
To work legally in South Korea, you must obtain the appropriate employment visa.
Salary
Pay is commensurate with a teacher's qualifications and experience.
The directors will employ you with the lowest salary possible. Korean law requires employers to pay a one-month bonus after one year of work. Most contracts provide for either a set monthly salary or a salary based on the number of hours taught. In any event, a guaranteed monthly remuneration should be specified.
Per month:
US$1800-$2500
Freelance Tutoring:
35,000 RM / hr
Tax:
10%
Cost Of Living:
500,000 KRW per month
Cost Of Living Ranking:
Seoul 5th
