Location
  • South Korea
    • Seoul
    • Busan
    • Gwangju
Length
26 - 52 weeks
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School

Program Details

Qualifications
  • Bachelor in any field
Job Type
Government
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School
Housing
Apartment
Weekly Classroom Hours
22
Age Min.
20
Age Max
62

Pricing

Salary / Benefits
Salary is 2,200,000 to 2,950,000 depending on your resume and the location you teach in South Korea. Tax is income tax-free for certain nationalities.

Benefits include
Rent-free single furnished apartment near your school
• 300,000 won one-time settlement allowance
• Round-trip airfare allowance of 3,100,000 won
• 26 working days paid vacation + 15 national holidays (7 weeks in total)
• Medical contributions
• Pension contributions
• 1 month salary bonus on completion of contract
• Sick paid leave allowance
• Special leave allowance
• Korean co-teacher to assist with your classes

As a Korean Horizons Teacher, you will also receive :
1. Airport pickup, hotel for 1 evening & transport to the education office / school
2. Order anything you like using our interest-free Supermarket credit service from any online Korean store & pay us back once you get paid your salary.

Throughout your time – whilst applying; during applying – and after you are here – we will be available to support you and be there for you.
Price Details
We are financed by the South Korean government to recruit you. Therefore, our services are completely free to you - you should never pay for recruitment services for teaching positions in South Korea.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Meals Travel Insurance Visa
Jul 09, 2024
Apr 01, 2025
160 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

We are the official recruitment agency of the EPIK program and we are here to assist you with the employment process. And after all, that's why it is good to come to a recruitment agency. We provide a safety net for you. Apply direct to an educational institution and you are on your own!

If you are having problems with your school... Or you need some information or help, you can contact us and we will provide you with some advice... You might not always like it, but it will be the truth. And that's really our philosophy: to provide you with a completely trustworthy service, right from the initial phase of introducing you to the education office, to making sure that you are content with your teaching position and if there's anything you need we will always be available.

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Program Highlights

  • Travel Around South Korean & Learn About the Exciting Asian Culture
  • Learn Korean and stand apart from your peers
  • Work with EPIK and add value to your Resume - be recognized by future employers
  • Start dates Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec
  • 3.1m in Flights provided, 7 weeks vacation and rent-free single furnished apartment

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Program Reviews

4.94 Rating
based on 245 reviews
  • 5 rating 94.29%
  • 4 rating 5.71%
  • 3 rating 0%
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  • Benefits 4.9
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.85
  • Facilities 4.9
  • Safety 4.95
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Dawn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best recruiter: Korean Horizons

I feel like my experience started with my recruitment Agency: Korean Horizons. My recruiter made me feel at ease throughout the application process, and I'm not sure if I would have continued with the application otherwise. From the first skype session, to the one I had just before leaving South Africa my level of comfort was the same. Alistair answered all my questions and responded to all my emails in a timely manner. I absolutely love everything about the EPIK program and I wouldn't change anything.

73 people found this review helpful.
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Lee-Anne
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Choose Korean Horizons for Excellent Placements

The experience of being successfully placed onto the EPIK program would not have been as smooth and possible if it wasn’t for Alistair Wery. He was always helpful, kind, patient and very willing to go the extra mile to ensure that your application was of an excellent standard and that you were well prepared for the interview. He also helped with the burden of the admin process to get all the documentation submitted in time, even when the corona virus hit and there was a good chance of me not getting my visa done on time due to the shipping delay, I got my visa well on time. Entering Korea was not as stressful as Alistair made sure we had our itinerary schedule well in advance, he made sure we were picked up (waited for all of us) and checked in to our hotel so we had good rest for the orientation registration the next day. I’m already settled in my apartment and Alistair has still checked up on me to make sure if I am happy with my placement. It is very rare nowadays to find individuals such as him who genuinely wants the best for his recruits and is willing to offer support where necessary. I would highly recommend anyone who wants to apply for the EPIK program to do so through Alistair Wery, this experience has been life changing and I am so excited to see what this year of teaching will bring :)

73 people found this review helpful.
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Jasmine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

KH is so supportive

From beginning to end... from the application process up until EPIK orientation... Alistair helped the whole way. He even stays in contact after you've signed the contract to ensure everything has been settled correctly. Having a recruiter like KH is great because of the support system and you can go to them with questions and concerns at any time. I also like the facebook groups because we, applicants, can help each other, too! I highly recommend using KH to keep on schedule and get things done ahead of time. You'll be well prepared in case things need to be rewritten or sent to far away locations.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Having to redo my application or correct and get documents from a past job several times. KH kept up with me and reminded me of deadlines so I had plenty of time to correct mistakes.
70 people found this review helpful.
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Laura
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent support

Alistair was a huge support throughout my entire process of getting a job with EPIK. From preparing documents, to interview tips, to arriving in Korea and even once I was settled in my home, he has been consistently willing to answer any questions and provide advice. When I arrived in Korea he was there to welcome me and provided a hotel for the night before orientation started. He has gone above and beyond what I would expect a recruiter to do and I would strongly recommend anyone applying to EPIK to go through Korean Horizons.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Follow Alistair's advice and be patient while waiting for news on where your placement is.
62 people found this review helpful.
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Juelle
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Choose Korean Horizon's

Working with Alistair Wery from Korean Horizons was hands down the best experience I could have hoped for. From the initial conversation to the day I left on the bus for the Winter 2020 EPIK orientation, Alistair was there to not only encourage me, but to also put things into a realistic perspective. I found out just how blessed I was when I heard some of the stories from my peers during the orientation. If you are looking for someone who will be straightforward, will walk you through the process, work with you on your interview skills and still be there for you even after their mission has been completed, then you need to choose Korean Horizons.

67 people found this review helpful.
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Kristina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I would choose Alistair every time

To keep this short and sweet, Alistair was the best decision anyone can make when moving to Korea. He is super supportive and answers any and all questions, even if they are small and something you might not think is "important."
He preps you for EPIK procedures and the interview. He makes sure all of your documents are in order if they aren't, he helps point you in the right direction on how to get them fixed.
When arriving in Korea, he picked us up at the airport and provided a room to stay on the first night; and he provided a welcome bag that had a converter, map, book, and mug in it. He also makes sure that we get back to the airport to meet the EPIK staff.
He has continuously been helpful, even after getting settled here in Korea. You will not regret choosing him as your recruiter!

69 people found this review helpful.
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Heather
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Wouldn't trust anyone else other than Korean Horizons!

Alistair was there every step of the way with me through the process of applying to be an EPIK teacher. He guided me through the process with unparalleled support that I couldn't have gotten anywhere else and his continued support and dedication landed me my dream job in Seoul. He really went above and beyond from the first day I emailed him about how to apply to my first day in Incheon Airport. Could not commend Korean Horizons any stronger for being so helpful and for regularly ensuring that I was provided with the tools to succeed in my teaching endeavours.

What would you improve about this program?
I have nothing to improve about this! Everything was carefully planned and any problems were foreseen and solved before there were any issues. Again, cannot recommend Korean Horizons enough for their support and understanding during my time with them. Kudos!
66 people found this review helpful.
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Red
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Above and beyond 💫

Alistair is the owner of Korean Horizons and he is an absolute star! He went above and beyond for each and every one of us in this latest intake!

Not only was he super knowledgeable, detailed and informative, but he would also coach us through every step of the way!

He was there to pick us up and welcome us to Korea and gave us a wonderful hotel for the night amongst many other things!!!!
You can’t beat KoreanHorizons!

I am so grateful to KoreanHorizons for their support and kindness!
I would not be in Korea LOVING my placement without your patience, consistent support and encouragement.

If anyone is reading this is wanting to teach in Korea I would HIGHLY recommended letting KoreanHorizons guide you! You’ll be in good hands!

What would you improve about this program?
I can’t think of a single thing that could be improved by KoreanHorizons. KoreanHorizons offers more support than any other recruiter I’ve seen- both before and during your placement. They’re fantastic!
67 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

All of the positions we provide are full-time 12 month fixed term contracts. It's possible to renew each year.

Teaching experience is not required. 98% of all new teachers have no prior teaching experience. To apply, you need to have a bachelor. You need to have the commitment to complete the TEFL by your start date and you can apply without one. Hope that this information is useful.

Hey Paul - we did some research and it looks like the salary is controlled by the government, and there are pay grades. Appreciate the question, surely others are wondering too