Location
  • South Korea
    • Seoul
Length
52+ weeks
Classroom Audience
Early Childhood Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School University Students Adults Business

Program Details

Qualifications
  • Nationality – Have a valid passport of one of the following English speaking countries; Australia, Britain, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States Education – Hold a Bachelor’s degree or above Native English Speaker
  • Education – Hold a Bachelor’s degree or above
  • Native English Speaker
Job Type
Government
Classroom Audience
Early Childhood Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School University Students Adults Business
Housing
Apartment
Weekly Classroom Hours
30
Age Min.
22
Age Max
61

Pricing

Salary / Benefits
2.3Milwon ~ 3.0 Million Korean won/mon.
Price Details
Our recruiting services are completely free to teachers.
What's Included
Accommodation Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
What's Included (Extra)

Health insurance, National pension, Severance payment upon completion 1 year contract, Rent free housing

Jan 08, 2024
Aug 24, 2024
34 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

ESL Consulting-SeoulESL, established in Seoul in 2005, is your gateway to a fulfilling teaching experience in Korea. Our mission is to match exceptional teachers with great schools nationwide. Offering diverse programs for all age groups, our client schools provide enticing benefits, including rent-free housing, health insurance, airfare, national pension, and completion bonuses. Committed to excellence, we collaborate exclusively with proven schools, ensuring a positive experience based on feedback from our satisfied teachers. Immerse yourself in Korea's dynamic culture by joining ESL Consulting-SeoulESL – where teaching English opens the door to exploring the vibrant traditions and communities of Korea

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Program Highlights

  • Recruiting service completely free of charge for teachers
  • Work with public schools in Gyeonggido (GEPIK) and private academies
  • Dedicated recruiting staff focused on meeting your needs
  • Information on multiple positions in public and private sector all throughout Korea
  • Fast, friendly & reliable service

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Program Reviews

4.85 Rating
based on 99 reviews
  • 5 rating 84.85%
  • 4 rating 15.15%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Benefits 4.65
  • Support 4.9
  • Fun 4.6
  • Facilities 4.75
  • Safety 4.95
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Shalom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Experience

I have been in Korea for almost 3 months now and I am so grateful for how pleasant the transition from South Africa to South Korea has been. I am happy with my job placement and the support I have received from SeoulESL and my school.
The job placement process was smooth and quick. Grace provided great support throughout the process and she responded to all my questions/concerns timeously.
The process of getting my E2 visa was straightforward because of the guidance I received from Grace and my co-workers.
Living and teaching in South Korea has been challenging at times but overall it’s been such a fun and rewarding adventure.

19 people found this review helpful.
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Joanna
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Responsive and Helpful

SeoulESL is a wonderful organization and I would recommend it to anyone looking to teach in South Korea. Grace and her team were very helpful in finding suitable roles for me and setting up interviews. Once in South Korea, Grace even helped me set up another ARC appointment after my first one went wrong.

At the time of writing this, I've only been in South Korea for two weeks, but I already think that I'll return after my current year-long contract is over. I'm enjoying exploring the area around me in my time off and getting a feel for life in Seoul!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The seafood here is much cheaper than my home country!!
17 people found this review helpful.
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David
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Good experience

Had a good experience. They were very helpful. I would definitely recommend for 1st time Travellers they were immensely helpful. They found me a location that fits my needs and requests perfectly. I dealt with Grace personally and she was always very quick to respond and answer my questions. The biggest thing though is that they have remained in touch after I arrived and started work still offering help and assistance and just checking on me on general to make sure that everything is still going well.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Bring lots of hard cash! Foreign cards only work some or the time :)
Pros
  • Helful
  • Kind
  • Quick response
21 people found this review helpful.
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Lauren
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The Best Support Given!

At first, I felt the process of teaching ESL overseas a little daunting, but the minute I signed up to be apart of the SeoulESL program I was immediately super thankful! From helping me get interview, to obtaining the E2 Visa while not in my home country (as I have been traveling for 3 years now) was immensely helpful and supportive! It made navigating new territory a pretty smooth process even when there were frustrations here and there with getting everything ready for a new country.

My favorite part about the process was my recruiter Grace! She was truly an angel. From beginning to end, Grace was friendly, joyous, readily communicative, and super supportive. Even when I made some mistakes along the way, she made sure we were on the right path. I definitely felt like I wasn't alone, from the moment I arrived to my apartment in Seoul, I knew she was there every step of the way.

Upon arriving to Seoul, I was so happy that the apartment was exactly like the pictures Grace showed me (via the school) and that the teacher, school staff, and neighborhood were all as promised and spoken of in the interview. In some cases, you don't know what you're going to end up with, but when arriving to my apartment, it was pristine! The staff answer all my questions with patience and kindness and everyone has made my transition here sooo smooth!! I am forever grateful.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Be Open Minded! Don't stay with the same people you're used to. I feel that even though when people travel, sometimes they still fall into the same groups they did back home and that's not necessarily a bad thing, but be open and ready to get uncomfortable to meet and make friends that are sometimes unexpected.
I love food and culture. Many people that travel do as well, but the main reason I travel is to make personal connections with people.
Pros
  • Friendly workplace
  • Safe and easily traveling neighborhood
  • Great People and wonderful apartment!
Cons
  • I have none so far.
20 people found this review helpful.
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Shakreeya
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

New Adventure

Working with SeoulESL was one of the easiest companies I have encountered when looking to move and work in South Korea. The SeoulESL staff made walking me through the process of moving very simple and were always an email away if I had any questions. I love the school and the area they matched me with is a perfect fit. There is lots to do while only being a short subway ride into Seoul. If you want to come and teach in South Korea SeoulESL is a great first step. I highly recommend you take a leap of faith if you are still unsure if this is the path for you. You may be surprised at the outcome.

47 people found this review helpful.
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Luke
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Good experience

Grace and her staff were very helpful during the hiring process. They helped me prepare for my interviews and suggested suitable jobs for me.

I appreciated that they were positive and gave me all of the necessary info for getting the visa done.

I went to Fukuoka, Japan to get my Korean entry visa and they contacted the embassy there to make sure everything went smoothly.

They were always polite and replied quickly to my questions. Our communications were all done in English and that went well.

I would recommend using their services.

57 people found this review helpful.
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Cecilia
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Seoul ESL is amazing!

Seoul ESL helped me out so much in my recruiting and hiring process! They were very supportive and helped me every step of the way. Grace is a wonderful and very kind recruiter. She was very dedicated from the start and communicated with me often. I would definitely work with Seoul ESL again. They constantly check up on me as well to see how I’m doing in Korea which gives me comfort when being in a new city alone. I couldn’t have done this without them. Thank you Seoul ESL and Thank you so much Grace! :)

56 people found this review helpful.
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Teya
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Extremely Worth It!!

I was initially nervous registering for a placement program, but SeoulESL is the best of the best! They’re extremely friendly, send you all the resources you need, and communicating with them is super easy. If you’re looking to teach in South Korea please consider working with SeoulESL!! Best decision i’ve ever made. Follow your dreams and go overseas today to teach English! You will not regret this decision. South Korea is a dream and i’m so stoked to finally be here :)

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I decided to bring my cat with me for emotional support. If you want to do the same and you’re from the US please take note: the health certificate needs to be fully filled out, you need an up to date rabies vaccine AND antibody test, and your pet needs to be microchipped. If even one thing is wrong they will quarantine your pet at the airport. Extremely scary situation but we worked through it and my baby is okay. Don’t let the same happen to yours.
52 people found this review helpful.

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