How do you get a job teaching English in Korea?
g-money asked:
How do you get a job teaching English in Korea?
I’m interested in learning how to get a job teaching English in Korea. I am currently living in the Philippines, however, I grew up in the United States. I speak, read, and write English perfectly (being an American of course), however, what credentials do you need? I would like to know the following things:
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How do you get a job teaching English in Korea?
I’m interested in learning how to get a job teaching English in Korea. I am currently living in the Philippines, however, I grew up in the United States. I speak, read, and write English perfectly (being an American of course), however, what credentials do you need? I would like to know the following things:
What credentials do you need?
Do you need a teaching certificate?
Do you need to know how to speak Korean before you go?
How is the pay for teaching English there?
October 16th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
the pay is about 2000 a month
you have to be smart.
according to american standards, about ivy school graduate level.
occasionally some uc la’s.
you dont need a teaching certificate but they dont pick just anyone just cuz you know english!
you have to be smart…
i dont anyone who teaches in korea that went to college below ucla level.. lalala
October 20th, 2009 at 12:57 am
All you need is a university degree, a criminal record check, have it apostilised in your country, a few passport photos, a passport, a health check ( you should be TB and HIV free), transcripts, you do’t need a teaching certificate. You may have CELTA.
You should always say you are American, because sometimes Philipinas get less pay.
You don’t need to know Korean, but it helps to be able to read the characters to get buses and find buildings-everyone is too busy to show you where to go. You should learn a few phrases for survival, such as excuse me where is the ………? Nemo
October 20th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
What credentials do you need?
4 (not 2 year!) year B.A minimum from an accredited university from one of the 7 native English speaking countries. (U.S., Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa)
Transcripts from your university, criminal record from your home country
Do you need a teaching certificate?
no
Do you need to know how to speak Korean before you go?
no
How is the pay for teaching English there?
2.0-2.7 million won ($2,000-2,700 USD) per month/Including housing, insurance, airfare and severance. James H
October 21st, 2009 at 10:48 pm
as much as possible.. you need to be major in english so its a lot easier for you to get a job…
that’s it… you dont really need to know hot to speak korean before you go…..
not really a big deal…… CHIN
October 21st, 2009 at 11:04 pm
u dont need any credentials or certificates. just a four year degree from any recognized western university. (i’ve heard though because of the teacher shortages, the korean government is considering 2-year college degrees…still in the works)
u dont need to know korean, but as other posters have said it is helpful outside of work and for places where korean kids are generously allowed to speak korean in ‘english’ schools. lol
previously, pay was about 2,000,000 korean won (or $2000 USD) but with todays pathetic economy, u’d be getting about $1,500 USD (give or take) with the conversion.
also, if u apply at a hagwon, dont be surprised if u get turned down b/c a couple times b/c of ur ethnicity. yes, u are american but first thing they see is the brown features the pinoy descent. u’ll have to prove ur worth b/c in the hagwon game, most parents want their children to learn english from western native speakers who are white. carlos l
October 23rd, 2009 at 2:01 am
Credentials: To work legally there you need an E2 visa and to get that you need a degree from one of the seven major English speaking countries: Australia, USA, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom. You can’t have a criminal record.
A TEFL Cert will help you a great deal to find work.
No, you don’t.
The cost of living is low. This means that you can actually save some money on your teacher’s wages. You won’t become rich though as a standard teacher. Joe Fonebone