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| When Can I Apply? |
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The best time to apply for teaching jobs in Korea would be during the winter and summer months, from November to February and May to August. The new terms for most public schools start in March or September each year, so English teachers are hired before those terms.
There are always jobs available at private language institutes ("hagwons" in Korean), which hire teachers throughout the year. Placing applicants who want to start in September can be difficult, however, as many applicants mistakenly believe there will be higher demand at this time. This results in most schools having more applicants (many with education degrees) than positions available.
For both teaching at public schools and at private language schools, it’s important to remember that getting an E2 (English Teaching) visa takes about 2 months. WorknPlay Consulting recommends beginning your job search with one of our recruiters at least 3 or 4 months in advance.
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| Public School Opportunities |
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| Public school opportunities for native speaker English teachers exist across the Korean Peninsula. Elementary, Middle and High Schools are looking for teachers excited to share their language and culture with students. Korea has a number of metropolitan, mid-sized and rural areas, each with their own pace, personality and cultural offerings. |
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| SMOE (Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education) |
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Teach English in Seoul
The Largest City and Capital of South Korea
(1.8~2.7mil won; End of August, 2011) |
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| GEPIK (Gyeonggi English Program in Korea) |
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Teach English in Gyeonggi
Vast Province Dotted with Many Attractions
(2.0~2.3mil won; Start February, 2010) |
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| Public School Positions Throughout Korea |
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Teach English in Busan
The Largest Coastal City
(1.8~2.65mil won; End of August, 2010) |
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Teach English in Daegu
A Developed Urban Area
(1.9~2.75mil won; End of August, 2010) |
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Teach English in Daejeon
The City with the Highest Quality of Life
(1.9~2.75mil won; End of August, 2010) |
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Teach English in Gangwon
An Area in Great Harmony with Nature
(2.1~2.85mil won; End of August, 2010) |
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Teach English in Gyeongbuk
A Peaceful and Historical City
(2.1~2.85mil won; End of August, 2010) |
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Teach English in Chungbuk
Ski Resort & Natural Rest Area
(2.1~2.65mil won; End of August, 2010) |
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Teach English in Incheon
A Costal City with a Mixture of Cultures
(1.8~2.65mil won; End of August, 2010) |
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Teach English in Gwangju
Hub City of the Southwestern Region
(1.9~2.75mil won; End of August, 2010) |
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Teach English in Jeju
Beautiful & Peaceful Island
(2.0~2.75mil won; End of August, 2010) |
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Teach English in Gyeongnam
Mild Climate; In Harmony with Nature & People
(2.1~2.65mil won, Throughout the year) |
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Teach English in Jeollabukdo
Real Korean Culture and Food
(2.2~2.85mil won; End of August, 2010) |
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Teach English in Ulsan
Upscale Center of Modern Industry
(1.9~2.75mil won; End of August, 2010) |
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