South Korea has been, and continues to be a hub of activity for English teachers. There are many incredible schools that look for qualified teachers to inspire English learning. You will find yourself in the classroom setting, blown away by the joy of watching young minds grasp a new language...
Although many recruiters in Korea are run solely by Koreans, the vast majority of the recruiters mentioned on this site have native English-speaking former teachers on their staff that can help you navigate the application process. While Korean recruiters can speak excellent English, it’s helpful...
Speaking of which, the application process for teaching English in Korea is the final crucial difference between the two. Although ESL recruiters can help you find a good private school job and streamline this process, their fractured nature can result in a lot of paperwork. Public schools, on...
How to Find Jobs Teaching English in Korea Graduates of Oxford Seminars receive our Job Placement Service with exclusive access to established schools and recruiters around the world, including Korea. There are also many websites which feature lists of schools looking for TESOL/TESL/TEFL certified ...
The first is that teaching private English lessons is actually illegal in Korea (at least at the time of this writing).That may sound a little crazy, but it’s true.Something else to know is that some contracts forbid you from working anywhere other than in the school where you were ...
Tips and advice about teaching English overseas. Stories about living (or life) abroad in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.
There are entire floors inshoppingmalls that only have English schools. Parents can go shopping while their kids are in the course. I even saw individuals on the street distributing flyers and advertising taking English courses. Numerous school directors and recruiters in China are looking for some...
Just so you are aware here aresome schools/recruiters may: cheat teachers out of money. For example, in Korea a few teachers have been fired on the 11th month so that the school does not have to pay severance or for airfare home. A recruiter in Korea temporarily withheld my check and ...
Teaching English Online while Traveling One of the great things about teaching English online is that you can do it from anywhere. I have been a location independent worker for over 6 years. Most of the expats I meet are English teachers. Many work in local centers (a good option) and ma...
A woman in dress in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Despite the rumors, a native's knowledge of the English language is not an automatic passport to employment anywhere abroad. It can, however, be put to very profitable use in many Asian countries. In South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Ta...