EPIK Teaching Jobs in Public Schools Available Each Month

Name: EPIK Teaching Jobs in Public Schools Available Each Month
Brand: Korean Horizons
SKU: 29739
Rating: 4.94 (236 reviews)

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Location

South Korea
- Seoul
- Busan
- Gwangju

Length

26 - 52 weeks

Classroom Audience

Elementary Middle School High School

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Qualifications

Bachelor in any field

Job Type

Government

Classroom Audience

Elementary Middle School High School

Housing

Apartment

Weekly Classroom Hours

Age Min.

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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

Last Updated: Jan 30, 2024

Last Reviewed: Mar 25, 2024

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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.

Please search the internet and see what others say about us.

To apply, please email us directly on Jobs@KoreanHorizons.com

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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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Alistair was such a great help throughout the entire process from the very beginning all the way to settling into the apartment. He was always quick to answer my questions, even when they were stupid or silly. The process to apply to EPIK is very lengthy and complicated so I was very grateful to have Alistair help with looking over my application, mock interview and let me know what to do at each part of the process. I don't know what I would've done without him! I highly highly recommend Korean Horizons as a recruiter if you are looking to teach in a public school in South Korea.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

Waiting - for interview results, for my placement, pcr results etc. And I just kept thinking what was meant to be will be and everything happens for a reason and that helped me to overcome the nerves.

My experience with Korean Horizons has been incredible. I was so nervous about a lot of things - the application, the interview, living in a new country, etc. Alistair Wery was so helpful and helped me build my confidence through mock interviews and general advice.
Now that I am settling in in South Korea, he is still keeping in touch and offering to help me, which is very appreciated as I'm still trying to figure things out.
I would strongly recommend Korean Horizons to any hopeful applicants.

As a current EPIK teacher I am happy to report that I am having an amazing experience so far and can only see it getting better. I am thankful to have supportive schools and co-teachers that were as happy and excited to meet me as I was them. Similarly, the area that I’m located in has tons of convenient and foreigner friendly facilities close by. Best of all, throughout my entire process to come here and even now I have been supported by KH. The interview process especially was nerve wracking but the support you get is honestly crucial. When it comes to procuring and sending off important documents I can honestly say that your best shot is to have someone on your team that keep you on track and 100% informed. I couldn’t recommend it more!!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Make sure to come with good intentions and an openness for different cultures. You’re not just here to teach English but to learn and make connections.

Alistair Wery of Korean Horizons was an amazing support for my goal of teaching abroad. He was prompt to respond to any question I had. Even after getting to Korea, he continues to offer support and advice to me. I highly recommend Korean Horizons if you have ever thought about teaching in Korea. They made the process so much easier and understandable for me. They gave me guides and information about moving to Korea and what important documents I should take. Moreover, I can't imagine going to Korea without the guidance I received, I would have been so lost! I can't recommend Korean Horizons enough!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

My most nerve wracking moment was the interview. However, Alistair did a mock interview with me and went over my weakest points. I don't think I would have passed if I didn't have him to help!

Since day 1 Alistair has been the most helpful, answering every question I've had, stupid or otherwise. I have recommended and will continue to recommend Korean Horizons for those who want to apply to South Korea to teach.

Alistair definitely makes the entire process seamless and always guides you through every aspect of your application.

You are always kept up to date with the latest news and changes that EPIK have made as soon as possible. Even through the uncertainty of covid, Alistair provides you with the best solutions!

100/10 would keep recommending!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

I would certainly not change anything, woukd always use Korean Horizons!

Alistair was super helpful and I felt like I always knew what was going on. I am The type of person that always wants to make sure I’m doing everything correctly and asks 101 questions. Alistair was always there to update me on everything that I needed and let me know when I was overthinking things. The mock interview was super helpful and made me feel super comfortable when it came to the actual interview. If you just want the extra security of having someone walking you through this process and answer all your questions I would definitely recommend using this recruiter.

Alistair/Korean Horizons was nothing short of amazing. They were extremely friendly and highly involved throughout the process, with feedback from EPIK being communicated to me immediately. I’m extremely grateful to the agency for being patient and supportive. Making a move to another country can be nerve wrecking and Korean horizons gave me the peace of mind I needed. If you do everything Alistair says you should do, he will get the job done.

I highly recommend Korean horizons because I had a great experience with them.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

The interview. I was nervous and scared but before the interview Alistair did a mocking interview with me and helped where I needed help and assured me that everything will be alright.

They helped to make the adjustment from my home country to Korea in no time. There was so much support that I had from staff, especially Alistair. He always replies to emails within the day sometimes even within the hour and gave lots of helpful tips for interviews, orientation and continued his help even once I have moved into my new apartment. The EPIK staff were also amazing during orientation. They were so friendly and never once out you down if you made a mistake, they showed me a way to improve myself as a teacher in Korea. If you’re thinking of using this program I definitely recommend!!!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

Having my interview with EPIK. I was so nervous but Alistair and I had a mock interview before and he gave me so many helpful tips from what I should know to how I should dress. It really helped to calm my nerves

Questions & Answers

Is it a full time permanent job?

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

By Alistair Wery on March 9, 2021

Am I likely to find a placement if I have no experience of teaching?

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.

By Alistair Wery on August 15, 2019

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Why hasn't teacher's salary in EPIK increased in the past 20 years?

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

By Go Overseas on May 2, 2018

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Alumni Interviews

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

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.

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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.

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Staff Interviews

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

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!

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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!

About 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...

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Why did you choose this program?

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

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

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

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?

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

Staff Interviews

Alistair Wery

What position do you hold at Korean Horizons? What has been your career path so far?

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

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

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