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| Best Time to Get Hired | Positions available year-round |
| Typical Start Dates | Positions available year-round |
| Average Contract Length | 12-month contracts |
| Typical Teaching Schedules | 25 – 35 teaching hours per week; classes can be anytime throughout the day or evening Monday – Saturday |
| Average Salary | $1800 – $2200 USD per month Bonus at completion of contract (most schools) |
| Average Cost of Living | $500 – $700 USD per month depending on lifestyle and location |
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With an estimated 100,000 institutes offering English lessons and a government actively promoting English teaching in public schools, South Korea is one of the busiest teaching hot spots in the world. The country is quickly becoming an electronic and technological giant, and the increasing international trade translates into a growing need for business English. But the desire to learn English isn’t limited to company executives—in fact, parents often enroll their children in private language schools from a very early age, sometimes as young as five years old! With almost everyone looking to learn English, your students in Korea can range from corporate professionals to elementary school children.
Most teaching opportunities in Korea can be found in large cities, such as the capital, Seoul, in the north and the metropolis of Busan on the southern coast. No matter where you teach, South Korea offers TEFL teachers plenty to rave about: high wages compared to the cost of living, guaranteed housing, and additional benefits like airfare reimbursement.
The republic of South Korea is located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula, sharing a border only with North Korea. The country is comparable to Britain in terms of size and population density, and has one of the most ethnically homogeneous populations in the world. Aside from a small Chinese community (about 20,000 people), virtually all Koreans share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. Modern South Korea is among the world’s most technologically advanced and digitally-connected nations, a global leader in electronics, digital displays, and mobile phones. Currently, about half of South Korea’s residents reside in Seoul or the surrounding areas. Geographically, South Korea is characterized by hills and mountains throughout about two-thirds of the country. Wide, coastal plains comprise the western and southern regions.
In South Korea, you’ll find that online and classroom based courses are accepted.
We recommend a course of at least 100 hours to increase your chances of getting hired!
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