Program Reviews

Hi! To everyone considering teaching in Korea through the EPIK program I heavily recommend going through Korean Horizons.
The support the agency gave me throughout my entire application was phenomenal: from applying to EPIK, interviewing, sorting out the necessary documents, general inquiries, down to arriving in Korea and getting to orientation successfully; Korean Horizons helped every step of the way.
Their help made my application and success seamless and as pain-free as it could possibly be.

I ended up in a rural town in Gyeongsangbuk-do. However, don't let the word 'rural' scare you from the job. While the town does not have everything a major city would, living here is very comfortable and beautiful. There are plenty of restaurants, clothing stores, convenience stores and friendly people that make staying here very nice. I've only been here a couple days and I already feel welcome and at home (of course with the help of the other EPIK teachers who took me under their wing when I arrived).

The only flaw I can think of when it comes to the EPIK program so far is that if you have a strong preference for where you live, you might find yourself disappointed. You do not really get a choice in your placement - you can give your preferences but that does not necessarily mean that will happen; especially if you want to live in a major city. However, fret not. Public transport here is affordable and accessible so traveling and weekend get-aways are definitely on the cards if you end up in an area you wouldn't have preferred to have been placed.

I would love to write more but as of now I have only been here a couple days. On a final note I would like to say that everyone is welcoming and kind - the teachers at my school, the other EPIK teachers in the area as well as the orientation staff. Genuinely one of the best experiences of my life so far! I hope you can have a great experience too if you decide to give this a shot.

Korean Horizons helped me in so many ways that I can never imagine. I believe that if it wasn't for them I would never have been accepted into the Epik program. Alistair made sure that I submit an application of high quality and standards, and he also helped me navigate how to answer questions in the interview. Upon arrival at the airport, he was there to take us to the hotel so that we can rest for one night , free of charge. If you would like to apply to teach in South Korea, please do not hesitate to contact Korean Horizon, they will help you with everything you need.

I believe that coming to a new country not knowing anything that there has to be a support system. My recruiter Alistair was very accomidating and understanding about any problems I had. He also responded to any questions in a timley and proffesional manner. To anyone who has doubts about coming to a new country and teaching English, I say do it. I have not been here for more than a few weeks but I believe my life has changed for a better experience. Embrace and soak up everything because there is a whole world, it's just waiting for you to see it.

First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude to Alistair for all of his help and advice. If you're considering moving to South Korea, Korean Horizon is the best recruitment firm to engage with. In the beginning when you apply with Alistair, he could be difficult with the lesson plans, but in all honesty, he is just trying to get you the job.If you're thinking about coming to South Korea to teach English and you want to make sure that Korean Horizon or Alistair is the right fit for you, then this is the information you might be looking for, KH is 100% the best.

working with this agent made my application process smooth. i worked along Alistair, i called him father A on the low because of how much of a father he was during this process, he perfected my application and prepared me for the interview. everything was easy and he was there anytime to answer even the slightest of questions that i had. i am in South Korea right now because of the help and step by step guidance that i got from korean horizon. i am highly grateful and out of words for how much they have helped me, for free !

Alistair was great at helping me through the whole EPIK process! He made sure I was prepared with my application and interview. He also made sure I was all set before arriving in South Korea. Korean Horizons has a great online community that is very helpful when it comes to information about preparing for interviews. I am grateful for the helping hand that got me here. I am most grateful for the community and friends I have met through Korean Horizons. I am now lucky enough to be able to start my journey officially as an EPIK teacher.

Working with Alistair/KH has been the best experience of my life. They made everything easy and they guided me on how to pass my interview and get the job 🥰💃 I’m highly grateful and happy to be in South Korea because of their amazing grace 🎉🎉 thank you so much and i hope other will get the same amazing and easy experience i got while working with you.

I’m currently in south korea and got placement in jeju💃 And I’m happy because i got what i requested for and everything is legit and easy. Thank you !

Alistair was very helpful and answered all of my questions in great detail. He helped me prepare every step of the way and when my flight was delayed he even provided a way for me to get to orientation outside of the window EPIK provided. I felt completely taken care of and well informed. It didn't matter what time of day I needed assistance, I was always helped quickly. He helps you practice for the interview with EPIK and gives great feedback.
I'm not working at a public school in South Korea! I highly recommend!!!!

Korean Horizons is a great support for anyone who's not keen on being a direct applicant for the EPIK programme. Alistair (the man behind the brand) will guide you through every step of the process, and his Facebook group will also help you to make connections with people before you even arrive in South Korea. He's also very friendly in person, so meeting him at the airport was a great relief. Even now that I've been taken to my school and I've moved into my apartment, he has kept in touch with me to make sure I'm okay. If you're interested in teaching in South Korea and you don't know where to start, I would highly recommend Korean Horizons.

I had a great experience with Korean Horizons, specifically with Alistair. He is AMAZING. I appreciate the support and comfort he gave me during my application process. I would have given up a long time ago on the application process if it weren't for Alistair's assistance, he was very supportive and he walked me through all the steps of the application with patience.

You could email Alistair during the middle of the night and he would always help you with everything you need and I am truly thankful for how he helped me.