South Korea teacher's guide
Here we provide a dedicated resource for everything you need to know about South Korea and becoming a teacher there. Still can't find what you're looking for? Let us know!
- Culture and customs
- Accommodation
- Living costs
- Criminal record check
- Getting a teaching visa
- Getting an Apostille
- Get TEFL Certified
- Subway map
- Apply for public school positions
- Teach with EPIK in South Korea
- Our guide to teaching with EPIK
- Teach English at a private school - Hagwon FAQs
- Private school application process
- South Korean Embassy and Consulate directory
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Culture and customs
From introductions to business etiquette and even the odd urban legend - find out all about the culture and customs of South Korea.
Accommodation
Information and pictures on the type of accommodation teachers can expect to find.
Living costs
From a tube of toothpaste to a bottle of beer - how much do things actually cost in South Korea?
How to get a criminal record check
On December 15th, 2007 the Ministry of Justice made some changes to immigration rules regarding the documents required to secure an E2 teaching visa. One of the main changes implemented was the necessity for anyone planning on teaching in South Korea to provide a clean criminal record check.
Getting a teaching visa, Korea
All you need to know about the EPIK and Hagwon visa process.
Getting an Apostille
Country by country guide of how to get the Apostille.
Get TEFL Certified
For information on the best value distance learning TEFL qualifications available anywhere, check out our selection of course vacancies, details and pricing information right here!
Seoul Subway map
Find your way around South Korea's rapid transit subway system.
Apply for public school positions
We have hundreds of fantastic teaching opportunities available at public schools throughout South Korea starting in September.
Teach with EPIK in South Korea
Teach at a Public School in South Korea – Apply Today. Start in August.
Our guide to teaching with EPIK
A comprehensive guide to working with EPIK including requirements, application process, pay-scale, sample contract, FAQs, orientation video, on-line application and more.
Teach English at a Private School - Hagwon FAQs
FAQs on teaching in the Korean private school system.
The Complete Private School Application Process From Idea To Korea!
Want to teach in South Korea? This section tells you how to get there.
South Korean Embassy and Consulate directory
All roads lead to the South Korean Embassy (or Consulate)! Find them in your country with our comprehensive South Korean Embassy and Consulate directory.
Travel Insurance
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