Teach in South Korea

A favorite destination for ESL teachers, South Korea blends rich cultural heritage with modern living. With competitive salaries, benefits, and a high demand for English teachers, it’s a top choice for educators seeking adventure and stability in Asia. If you’re interested in teaching English in Korea, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got some of the best ESL teaching positions in Korea.

Looking to teach English abroad? Get hired with a TEFL certification.

Top English teaching jobs in Korea

Online English Teacher - Remote South American Position

The Really Great Teacher Company Remote, Online Teaching Jobs TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours,TESL/TEFL Certificate,TESL/TEFL Diploma Level

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ESL Teacher

DYB Education Group Seoul/Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

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ESL Teacher in South Korea

Little Fox Co., Ltd. Various locations, South Korea

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Teach in South Korea

Ready to find your dream job teaching abroad in South Korea? Read on below.

Teaching English in Korean Public vs. Private Schools

On Teach Away, you can find English teaching jobs in Korean public and private schools. Both sectors have a lot to offer ESL teachers. Use our guide to help find the English teaching job in South Korea that is the best fit for you.

Want to know what it takes to get hired to teach English in South Korea? Read this: Teaching English in Korea: What are the requirements?

Public School Jobs in Korea

Public schools in Korea offer a great working environment and the opportunity to have an authentic Korean experience. Teachers who are hired to work at public schools work directly for the Korean Ministry of Education, teaching English to students and assisting their Korean co-teachers. The structured teaching schedule allows teachers to enjoy evenings and weekends off, giving teachers plenty of time to explore their surroundings.

These jobs are ideal for people who are interested in teaching as a profession or those who want to gain international experience.
The major intakes for public school jobs are in February/March and August/September.

Private School Jobs in Korea

Private Schools in Korea, also known as Hagwons, offer some of the most attractive employment packages for English teachers who want to teach abroad. With flexible hours, competitive salaries, and benefits that include free flights and accommodations, hagwons are a popular option for teaching jobs in Korea.

Private schools are businesses and as such, have longer working hours; for teachers, this means an opportunity for overtime. Hagwon ESL jobs are ideal for candidates who are looking to save money and work in a structured environment.

Teach Away offers jobs at some of the best private schools in Korea every month of the year. Learn more about private school jobs in Korea.

Check out these blogs about life while teaching in South Korea:

5 things I wish I knew before I moved to South Korea to teach English

Teaching abroad in South Korea: Q&A

5 things to know before teaching in Korea

Online English Teaching Jobs in Korea

Are you looking for a convenient, part-time teaching job you can do from home?

Demand for online English education is exploding among students based in Korea. As a result, several English teaching companies catering specifically to Korean English language learners are seeking fluent English-speaking applicants to fill a large number of online English teaching vacancies.

If you have the necessary skills and experience (such as a bachelor’s degree and a TEFL certificate), apply for online English teaching jobs in Korea.

Teaching Benefits in Korea

Basic Benefits	Public School Jobs in Korea	Private School Jobs in Korea
Monthly Salary	1.8-2.0 million KRW – first year teachers 2.0-2.7 million KRW – experienced teachers	2.0-2.1 million KRW – first year teachers 2.1-3.0 million KRW – experienced teachers
Working Hours	08:30-16:30 Monday-Friday	09:00-18:00 – Kindergarten-Elementary 15:00-22:00 – Elementary-High School Evening & Weekend shifts
Teaching Hours	22-24 hours/week	30 hours/week
Vacation	18 days and 13-15 national holidays **taken during school holidays	7-10 days and 13-15 national holidays **taken when mandated by the school
Foreign Teachers	1 foreign teacher/school	2-15 foreign teachers/school
Class Size	25-30 students/class	10-15 students/class
Accommodation	Furnished single occupancy apartment	Furnished single occupancy apartment
Airfare	Round trip airfare provided	Round trip airfare provided
Bonuses	50% Health Insurance 1 month severance pay Rural placement bonuses	50% Health Insurance 1 month severance pay
Locations	Major cities & rural areas (Rural placements are easier to obtain)	Major cities & rural areas
Start Dates	February/March August/September	Monthly

Korea teaching salary calculator

Want to know how much money you can make teaching in Korea? Use our Teach Abroad Salary Calculator to find out!

TEFL Certification for teaching abroad

Many schools in Korea require teachers to possess a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification.

Teach Away offers top-tier, fully online TEFL certification options, including the Teach Away TEFL course and the university-backed Manhattan University TEFL course. Both programs are designed to meet the hiring requirements of leading private schools across the globe.

With expert-developed training and job placement support from a global leader in teacher recruitment, you’ll be well-prepared to land your dream teaching job abroad.