Program Reviews

I applied for the EPIK program (English Program in Korea) through Korean Horizons and am now teaching in South Korea thanks to KH's support. Alistair was extremely helpful from start to finish, keeping me updated throughout the process, organising a pre-interview to prepare me for my interview, sharing key 'in the know' info along the way. It made a big difference, and made the whole process much easier and less stressful. I had a family emergency situation when I first applied and had to pause my application but Alistair was nothing but supportive which was hugely appreciated. I then was able to resume my application when things improved. If you are thinking of applying for EPIK or teaching in Korea, I would recommend going with Korean Horizons.

Alistair was a fantastic help and the rest of his team made sure to make everything as clear and streamlined as possible. Korean Horizons gets my full endorsement and I would recommend them to anyone who wants to make it as a teacher in Korea. Korean Horizons answered all my questions and guided me step-by-step through the process, they told me what to expect and prepared me for everything I needed. I felt supported throughout the entire process and I feel Alistair went above and beyond to ensure everything developed smoothly.

I applied for Korean Horizons feeling uncertain about the process to get to Korea. However, Alistair made the process extremely straight forward and easy for me. He not only reviewed and double checked my documents to make sure everything was correct, but he also held a mock Skype interview to make sure I was ready for the real thing. Even after I got to Korea, he made sure I had everything I needed to start my teaching journey and checked up on me throughout the move. Korean Horizons is efficient and extremely helpful in turning one's plans and ideas into concrete reality.

KH is very helpful and will guide you through whatever you need and support you through the process. KH are especially useful if you don't know where to start, what information you need and how you need to present yourself for this kind of role. This comes in very helpful when doing things like the interview as without Alistair's guidance I am not sure we would have been I would have been successful. KH have provided good communication and it is always helpful to have another set of eyes look over the admin stuff as well as the application stuff. Overall, Alistair was very helpful and I would highly recommend.

Alistair was extremely helpful with the EPIK application as he reviewed each part of the application thoroughly to ensure that there were no mistakes. He also provided support and helped me prepare for the EPIK Skype interview. He not only provides support before you arrive but also keeps in contact with you once you are in South Korea. He also offers a Gmarket service to help you get any essentials you may need during your first days in South Korea and you can pay him back at a later time. Alistair deals with his clients in a professional manner and his email responses are always lightning fast. He keeps you up to date with the process as it can be sometimes a long waiting period. I recommend Alistair to anyone who is looking to move to South Korea.

Korean Horizons was extremely helpful with my Epik applications. There were many difficulties that arose due to COVID-19, however Alistair handled them with care and was able to assist me on every step along the way. Alistair did a great job of preparing me for Epik and made me feel confident. His guidance along the way made me feel reassured. I am satisfied with my job and placement. South Korea is amazing and has been so welcoming. I am grateful for Alistairs assistance and would definitely recommend that you apply through Korean Horizons.

If you apply to teach in South Korea with Korean Horizons you'll be in very safe and knowledgable hands. Alistair guides you thoroughly through each and every step of the application process and is always on hand to answer any questions. His experience allows him to solidly prepare you for every eventuality, really strengthening your application and highly increasing your chances of a successful interview. Alistair also doesn't just forget about you once you've arrived in Korea, but provides in-country support, help and advice where he can as well. I believe applying through Korean Horizons was a great factor in my successful application and would highly recommend this recruiter to anyone looking to teach in South Korea, whether or not they feel they need the extra support as Alistair's expertise would be of value to any applicant.

I had asked around from a few people that I knew had already gone to Korea to teach, which recruitment agencies they used and I heard about all the usual agencies but was recommended to use Korean Horizons, even by people who did not use them but went with other agencies. Everyone had good things to say about Alistair, most importantly, his commitment, professionalism and support throughout the process of applying.
As someone who had to apply twice due to covid-19 complications closing down borders, Alistair made the process of reapplying and interviewing as easy as possible. Much can be said for his attention to detail, which is sure to set you apart from the other applicants. If wanting to apply to teach in Korea, Alistair is who I would recommend to everyone, every time.

I am honestly so relieved that I applied to EPIK through Korean Horizons.
The process of applying to teach abroad is one that requires a lot of patience and attention to detail. As a first time applicant, I initially had concerns about how well I would be able to gather and submit evidence, complete all the tasks required, and undergo the interview once I had reached those stages (especially in a pandemic). As soon as I began applying through Korean Horizons, Alistair began to break down all of these stages and their requirements in detail. This included what was required of me as a person from the UK specifically.
If I ever had any questions or concerns these were immediately straightened out and every thing I submitted was double checked by Alistair too.
I was kept up to date with the progression of each stage and with any changes due to the pandemic also.
Overall, I am super glad that I chose to do this journey with Korean Horizons and I have met many others since my arrival to Korea, who share the same experience as me.

I tried thinking of a reason to not give Korean Horizons a 10/10 but I couldn’t really think of a legitimate reason. More so than being supportive in a massive life change, Alistair helps with the ease of the transition at every step. Other recruitment agencies had issues that I did not face with Korean Horizons. Communication was on point, and I felt more comfortable with my move in comparison to if I opted to apply directly. Thank you, Alistair! I highly recommend Korean Horizons. I look forward to my new adventure here!