Teach English in South Korea - Great Pay & Great Adventures Await!

Name: Teach English in South Korea - Great Pay & Great Adventures Await!
Brand: Adventure Teaching
SKU: 29267
Rating: 4.51 (72 reviews)

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Location

South Korea

Length

52+ weeks

Classroom Audience

Early Childhood High School Middle School Pre-School

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Program Details

Job Type

Teacher Exchange

Classroom Audience

Early Childhood High School Middle School Pre-School

Housing

Apartment

Pricing

Salary / Benefits

Typical contracts for 1st year teachers start from $2000/month. Visit our website for details.

Starting Price

2000

Price Details

Salary: 2.1 - 2.7 Million KRW (dependent upon experience)

BENEFITS:
- 10 days vacation
- Paid airfare
- Healthcare
- Pension plan
- Paid apartment

What's Included

Accommodation Airfare Travel Insurance

What's Not Included

Activities Meals SIM cards Transportation Visa

Last Updated: Jul 20, 2021

Last Reviewed: Apr 23, 2021

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About Program

We provide our teachers with an honest, upfront, “no-bull” perspective, and we work tirelessly to prepare each teacher to live and work abroad for a year. We are aware of and interested in each teacher’s unique needs and desires because we were all teachers once, too! Everyone on the AT team has lived and taught in Korea, and we use our industry experience to help you navigate the ever-changing Korean job market.

We are committed to finding a work environment that is well suited for you, and we’re committed to helping you navigate the cultural intricacies using our expertise and multi-cultured team. It can seem overwhelming to pursue the application process and get your foot in the door, but rest assured, our selection process is straightforward, and we will be right beside you every step of the way!

Visit our website to submit an application or request more information. Korean schools hire year round, so NOW is always the perfect time to apply!

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Benefits 4.5
Support 4.6
Fun 4.4
Facilities 4.35
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Adventure Teaching have been nothing but Help to me... I was one of those people who just had to a question about everything I could think of... and never once, they turned me away. They made me feel like I was important and I can say with certainty, that I skipped the culture-shock a little bit, since they prepared me so well.
I would not be able to recommend anyone better. I've recently signed up for year 2, and I'm having the time of my life.

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AT prepared me perfectly for this position here in Korea. There was no sugar coating of facts, no fiction to be told, just the truth. The work schedule here is extremely fair and my coworkers are always willing to help in anything. While there might be a few things I don't agree with on a managerial point of view, I understand its all part of being in a new country with different ideals than my own.If I could do it all over again I would choose AT once more, all of my paperwork and mental stability is all thanks to them for preparing me as a foreigner in a completely different country, thanks AT!

What would you improve about this program?

I'd consider trying to update the many info packs they have every year, though they were only a year or two old so almost all of the information was still quite relevant.

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Living in Anyang is great because it is VERY close to Seoul. Maybe about less than a half hour subway ride. Every weekend I make it out to Seoul to see something new every weekend. Anyang itself is also a great place to explore because it has it's own community feel, and TONS of foreigners to make it feel kind of like home.

My weekdays are school from 1-9 pm, so I get to sleep late and wake up late, which is awesome! I currently teach at Avalon, so every subject has a set curriculum which is a huge load off of your shoulders.

The main difficulty I have been faced with is merely getting students involved and on track. Many of them are really interested in learning and some are either too hyper or not motivated. Since I am new to teaching, finding a balance is the most challenging, but rewarding at the end of the day.

AT is awesome they make sure you are set up and taken care of. AT helps you out through all the paper work and will answer any questions that you have.

They make sure to set you up with reliable hagwons that will not go belly up the day that you get there. They keep you in the loop about events that can connect you with the rest of the expat community so you can always meet new awesome people.

The pay is good, and you don't have to pay rent!!!!!!
If you need to save some $$$ this is a good way to do it.

Join Adventure Teaching and get ready for the journey of a lifetime!

What would you improve about this program?

It turns out that that I didn't need some of the copies of documents I was told I needed. In the long run it's no big deal but it would've saved a little stress had I known that the extra copies of apostilled documents were not necessary.

Adventure Teaching was there for my husband and I every single step of the way! Our first interview with the school we now work for was missed by the principal and immediately I emailed our recruiter. Within 15 minutes (on Sunday night of Memorial day week-end) We had 2 e-mail messages and our phone was ringing. We had a solution and a re-scheduled interview within the hour. They answered EVERY question we had and always replied very quickly. They give you every resource to make your transition smooth and easy! I recommend this program to ALL my friends that are interested in coming abroad to teach. Thank you Adventure Teaching for getting us a great job and making everything so simple and easy for us! We love it here in Korea!

A.T. was extremely cooperative and communicative with me. They were prompt in responding to my emails and worked hard to find the specifics I requested.

Over the past year I have continued to stay in touch with several staff at A.T. and have found them to be fantastic people in every respect, people who I trust.

Nothing negative to say in my experience.

Adventure Teaching acts as the perfect parent when it comes to living and teaching in Korea. Just as great parents guide and train you for the real world, and then let you spread your wings and fly on your own, Adventure Teaching will fully prepare and guide you through the process of living and teaching in Korea. AT gave me all of the necessary information and resources for my move and immediate adjustment to life in Korea to go as smoothly as possible. Now I am "flying on my own" and having the time of my life.

As I write this, I am sitting in a lovely coffee shop, overlooking palm trees and a gorgeous beach in Jeju-do, South Korea. I make enough money to live comfortably, pay off my student loans and go on vacation during my school's spring break. Life is good!

AT has been nothing short of great for me since I applied to their program. They are thorough and professional in every facet of their work. I would definitely recommend them to any friend interested in teacing in Korea.

Questions & Answers

Is it possible to teach in Korea without being from one of the approved list of countries?

Yes

By Khano Ramatshimbila on March 10, 2021

How did you cope with the language barrier?

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Do I need a TEFL certification to teach in S. Korea?

Thanks for providing such great insight Elizabeth! Nate, we highly recommend taking a TEFL course as we find it helps with building confindence in the classroom and gives you a better idea of teaching English. Here are a couple of online courses we'd recommend https://adventureteaching.teflsource.com/

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Catherine Waple

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Teach English in South Korea - Great Pay & Great Adventures Await!

Catherine Waple is an EFL Teacher currently living in South Korea. She is an enthusiastic new teacher who began her career this year. She loves teaching English and learning about other languages. She likes watching her students learn and master the difficult English language. She is enjoying her time in Korea and hopes to see more of Asia during her vacations. In addition to languages and travel she also enjoys gaming and holds a degree in Game Development from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Why did you decide to teach abroad through AdventureTeaching?

When I finished college, like many recent grads, I felt lost. I didn't know what to do next in my life. I couldn't get a job in my major and my loan payments were looming around the corner, and I was stuck at my parents’ house. So I fell back on my next interest: the Chinese language and travelling. I always wanted to see Asia, and what better time than now?

I searched online through job boards and found an ad from Adventure Teaching. I applied and was admitted. I got lots of help and directions on what to do next, like taking an online TEFL course and the visa application process.

Although I originally applied to teach in China because I have some experience with the Chinese language, Adventure Teaching informed me that I must be at least 25 and have at least two years of teaching experience, so they suggested I teach in South Korea, a country in which they have a lot of experience with placing teachers. So I kept an open mind and agreed, and here I am in Korea, happy as a clam!

What made this teach abroad experience unique and special?

The most special thing about this teaching abroad experience is that it is the next chapter in my life. It is the first thing I did, and am doing, after finishing school. It’s the first thing I really did with my adult life. I have everything I wished and hoped when I was just a few years younger. (Well, except a cat, but someday I will be able to have a cat!) When I look back at how far I've come from where I used to be, I feel really good about myself. I feel like I succeeded at something.

I never thought I’d be good working with kids. And I didn't know any Korean. I still don’t, but hopefully that will change! But I kept an open mind and tried anyway. And the kids love me and I really enjoy my job, my school, and my coworkers. The most important thing about this experience is that I get to pass on my love of learning languages to other kids, and hopefully inspire some of them. When I finished college I missed the comfort of the classroom, it’s really no surprise I ended up back in school, on the other side of the desk!

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How has this experience impacted your future? (Personally, professionally, academically, etc.)

This experience basically begins my teaching career. As it’s the first job out of school I have, I can gain experience in this field, and begin a track record that future employers can see sets me apart from other applicants.

I can continue teaching or perhaps go into a related field. Employers really look at the number of years of job experience you already have, and this experience was a blessing for me because now I can start racking up years and begin my professional life.

I hope to never feel the pain of a fresh college student with little to no experience trying to apply for jobs again.

Now that I have the experience I do, my future career and job outlook seem brighter.

In the long run, this experience helped me grow a lot. I tried new things, did things I swore I’d never be able to do, and learned as much as I taught. You never really do stop learning. I've gotten braver and am more focused on accomplishing my dreams in life, even if they take a while or seem scary to do.

I’m so glad to be able to sit here and say, “I've been to Asia” rather than the alternative, dreaming and never doing. But I’m not done here yet, there’s still a lot I want to do here! I’d like to stay in Korea for another while at least!

What is one piece of advice you would offer someone considering teaching abroad in South Korea?

My first piece of advice is that, if you've never made a major move before, moving is expensive! Especially if you are moving internationally! Moving is also a pain. Especially if you are moving internationally! Be prepared for the stresses of moving (even with only a few bags), a new country (The culture shock isn't quite as strong as I thought it would have been. However it may affect everyone differently.), a new job, new people, etc. Have more finances than you think you need because settling in will be more expensive than you think it is. It’s not really a fortune, just be prepared and have some extra money to help get you through those first few months.

My other piece of advice is that Korean cities aren't as different as internet searching might make it seem. Like any city, it’s pretty up to date. There’s tons of chain stores you’ll recognize (Well, at least if you’re American. I’m not an expert on other international chains, but I wouldn't be surprised if you see something familiar too!) There are only a couple small things like learning to control the water heat or the washing and drying machine or how to pay your bills (mine are super easy I just hand them to the front desk and they take the bills out of my paycheck). For me, setting up a phone and internet was WAY easier than trying to do the same thing in the States. So don’t sweat it, stay calm, take things one day at a time, and you’ll be fine! Oh, and it's possible, depending on how things work out, you may go the first month without internet in your apartment. I wasn't expecting that, so just a heads up! Thankfully I was able to use the internet at work on my smart phone. And of course my phone didn't work upon landing so you won't be able to make calls either until you get hooked up with a Korean phone!

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2014 Alum

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What position do you hold at Adventure Teaching? What has been your career path so far?

I hold the position of Visa Process Expert at Adventure Teaching.

My career path has been nothing short of unconventional. I've spent a great deal of my career path coordinating non profit career development programs, creating and managing small business endeavors and even working as a fisherman in Bristol Bay Alaska. My career path has been a true adventure!

Did YOU teach abroad?! If so, where? What inspired you to go?

I taught abroad for over two and half years in Gwangju, South Korea. I was inspired and brave enough to expose myself to the Adventure of a lifetime! I have a strong heart for traveling and living abroad in an adventurous fashion with unknown factors. An old friend of mine connected me to AT and that was the beginning of a life changing experience!

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What is one piece of advice you wish someone had told you before teaching abroad?

My one piece of advice I wish I would have been told before going abroad is to listen and embrace more. It's hard to do either of these too much! It's critical to listen, embrace and enjoy a new experience and culture abroad.

In your opinion, what's the most exciting part about working for Adventure Teaching?

The most exciting part about working for Adventure Teaching is that you can actually be a catalyst for teachers experiencing a whole new adventure while being at the forefront of life change in the lives of others!

Which teach abroad destination is most underrated? Most overrated?

I think the most underrated teaching abroad location worldwide would probably be Hungary. I would argue that Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities and riverfront in all of Europe.

Conversely, the most overrated teaching abroad destination I think would be probably somewhere in the U.A.E. There is a lot of opportunity and beautiful architecture but boy is it hot there!!

Reuben Zuidhof

Placement Coordinator

Location

Location:

South Korea

Currency:

South Korean Won

Airports:

Incheon International Airport

( ICN )

Gimpo International Airport

( GMP )

Jeju International Airport

( CJU )

In the past few decades, South Korea has shot onto the global stage with world-leading industries in tech, fashion, beauty, and more. The world now listens to K-Pop, relies on Korean gadgets, eats kimchi, and swears by Korean skincare. It’s no wonder, then, that so many students are turning their thoughts towards the skyscrapers of Seoul and Busan.

About Adventure Teaching

We’re passionate about people living abroad! We genuinely believe it is one of the best things a person can do. Living abroad adds invaluable elements to our personal stories; it changes us and enlarges our world view; it teaches us in ways that nothing else will. All of us at Adventure Teaching (AT) have lived and taught abroad. We all used...