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Why choose Korean Horizons?

Korean Horizons is an official provider of teachers for EPIK (English Program in Korea), SMOE (Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education), IMOE (Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education), BMOE (Busan Metropolitan Office of Education) GEPIK (Gyeongido Office of Education), GOE (Gyeongsangnamdo Office of Education) & the CNOE (Chungcheongnamdo Office of Education.) We provide government public schools for the peak seasons of March & September and also we provide government public schools for the off season periods as well. We have public school positions throughout the entire year.

We work with more education offices than any other recruitment company out there today.

Website
www.KoreanHorizons.com
Founded
2004
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Yeongdo-gu, the location where my schools are in.
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the view from our 2021 orientation location!

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Liza
27
Female
South Africa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
EPIK Teaching Jobs in Public Schools Available Each Month

GREAT EXPERIENCE!

Sep 4, 2024

My experience with the agency was great. If you're looking for an Agency that can help you with your move abroad especially South Korea, I highly recommend Korean Horizon. The communication from the agents is efficient, they provide a great community. Alistair is a very professional. I appreciate how they made it easy for me to make the big move from home to a foreign country.I’m so grateful for their support-without them, the move would have been a lot more stressful! I highly, I highly recommend Korean Horizon!

What was your funniest moment?
I met incredible people at the orientation and all we did was laugh and create memories.
Pros
  • Meeting new people
  • learn more about teaching in Korea
  • Experiencing life abroad
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Zandile
25
Female
South Korea
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
EPIK Teaching Jobs in Public Schools Available Each Month

My Korean Horizons Experience

Sep 1, 2024

I am so glad I decided to apply for EPIK via Korean Horizon. They made this entire process easy and less stressful. Moving to a whole new country can be quite stressful but working with Korean Horizons made it so much better. Working with Alistair has been amazing he literally helps you prepare for absolutely everything. Even upon arriving in South Korea, a bus was ready to pick us up and take us to a hotel (bus+hotel were covered by KH). I got to rest for the night before taking the bus back to the airport the following morning for the EPIK registrations.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Listen to all the advice Alistair gives you especially when preparing for the interview, and when getting all your documents ready.
Pros
  • Book you a hotel when you arrive
  • Hekp you prepare for the interview
  • Help you get all your dooocuments ready
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Patricia
32
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
EPIK Teaching Jobs in Public Schools Available Each Month

The BEST decision!!

Aug 28, 2024

I recently completed my orientation with EPIK and have started my new job in Korea, and I feel VERY fortunate and blessed to be here. Korean Horizons was and continues to be such a HUGE help, and I really appreciate the dedication and hard work of Alistair. His support was invaluable and he was always diligent about following up and making sure I had everything that I needed, and that all my questions were answered. GREAT support! If you're interested in teaching in Korea, KH will get you there!

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Yesenia
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
EPIK Teaching Jobs in Public Schools Available Each Month

Worth the Wait!

Aug 27, 2024

As a recent college graduate, I knew that I wanted to teach. However, I never considered that teaching abroad would become my reality. The process of applying for teaching positions, navigating the visa process, booking my flight are overwhelming enough. Therefore, I am thankful for all the support of Korean Horizons, in not only taking control over some of the process - but for also taking the time to answer my questions and concerns. While the process does take time, it is definitely worth the wait!

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Mona-Lisa
24
Female
South Africa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
EPIK Teaching Jobs in Public Schools Available Each Month

Korean Horizon - Great experience

Aug 27, 2024

If you are considering to travel abroad. Specifically South Korea, you can consider applying through Korean Horizon. They assist you from the beginning til the end. The process of applying abroad can be daunting and confusing but Alistair made it a lot easier! His constant guidance and kindness helped me. He prepared a mock interview just before I could attend the official Epik interview. Gave me constructive feedback, and ensured I was fully ready for the interview.

Not only does he help with this but he also makes life easier when you travel to Korea. He books a hotel for you right before the Epik orientation so that you are not stranded at the airport. Offers financial help ( although you'll pay back after your first salary) . I am so grateful for Korean Horizon and all the help you have given me. Thank you Alistair!!!

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Lucas Barker

Program
EPIK Teaching Jobs in Public Schools Available Each Month
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Why did you choose this program?

I did not exactly choose this program. My TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification was through Oxford Seminars. Oxford Seminars offers graduate placement which lead to my contact with Korean Horizons. Korean Horizons services, prompt responses, and interests in me is what lead me to choose the EPIK program.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

Korean Horizons provided me with all the information necessary to start teaching abroad. They emailed me the required paperwork in addition to advice on how to fill out the forms. This kind of help was invaluable for someone that had never left the country before. Moreover, Korean Horizons offered mock interviews and key feedback to prepare me for the interview process. That being said, there is plenty of leg work on the applicant end such as getting necessary paperwork notarized and having it apostille in a timely manner.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

The transition from a biweekly paycheck to a monthly salary was a new experience. So, be prepared to budget accordingly!

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

The workday is 8:20-16:20 Monday-Friday in addition to teaching a night class once a week at the local high school for 2 hours.

Note: The high school night class is not a typical requirement of EPIK teachers. I was offered the additional hours and accepted them.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it and/or how did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was teaching. I had no prior experience and was very concerned about my ability. Fortunately, I reflect on every class and constantly look for ways to improve. Moreover, if something does not work I change it and if something does work I make sure to take note of why it was successful.

What's the most important thing you need to remember when living abroad?

You have to be willing to laugh at yourself and not dwell on mistakes. You are going to fail a lot and that is okay. There's no way to improve without making a mistake. Be prepared to learn and grow with your experiences and remember why you came in the first place.

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Alistair Wery

Program
EPIK Teaching Jobs in Public Schools Available Each Month
Alistair Wery is an English native recruitment agent living in South Korea. He represents Korean Horizons, a company, which is ranked highly. His advice has assisted many in finding teaching positions and he has received glowing reviews from the ESL community (which can be viewed on various ESL forums, blogs, social media websites, and throughout the Internet).
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What position do you hold at Korean Horizons? What has been your career path so far?

Alistair: I’m the consultant here at Korean Horizons and I’ve been working for the company for around 8 years now. I manage all of the incoming applications from new teachers, assist them during the application process, and provide support for all of those teachers currently living and teaching here in South Korea.

I love my job – speaking and meeting to people from all over the world – and it’s so fulfilling! Living here in South Korea, I feel set to remain here and I enjoy my career working for Korean Horizons, helping people achieve their professional teaching goals. Life is good.

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

Alistair: So, I had to get away from my boring job in England. I was in finance and I had enough of the regular boring, day-in-day-out life as an office worker. I needed excitement, so I started traveling and I made some Korean friends who suggested teaching in South Korea - that was it for me!

Before I worked for Korean Horizons, I worked for a private academy and a public school. My private academy was just awful – they didn’t honor the contract (i.e. didn’t pay me, no vacation, no medical) and made my life hell (I wanted honesty.) It seems that a lot of recruitment companies, who recruit for private academies, just care about making money. For my second job, I worked in a public school – it was bliss – and I got everything in my contract (so I was very happy). Though, with my background, teaching wasn’t for me and I began working for Korean Horizons!

What does the future hold for Korean Horizons - any exciting new programs to share?

Alistair: A lot! Have a search online and you will discover that Korean Horizons is probably the most recognizable recruitment company for public schools today, period. There is no other recruitment company that provides public schools to EPIK (nationwide public school program), SMOE (Seoul public school program), IMOE (Incheon public school program), GEPIK (Gyeongi public school program), and GOE (Gyeongsangnamdo public school program). We specialize in public schools and provide no other type of positions. As for the future, quite simply, we are just looking to remain where we are and continue to provide a professional and personalized recruitment service.

What about the future of the teach abroad industry? How do you think international education will change over the next 10 years?

Alistair: The industry is like a business cycle – jumping up and down all of the time. South Korea knows that English education is now a natural requirement for its educated labor force, thus, things will always be on the up!