How hard is it to get an English teaching job in Korea?
Finding a university job in South Korea isn’t easy. But, if you have a master’s degree and some teaching experience, you’re likely qualified. University positions pay very well and require low teaching hours (as low as 10 per week), so it’s no wonder they’re highly coveted.
Do you have to be fluent in Korean to teach English in Korea?
There are many important things that teachers have to do to prepare after they have made the decision to teach English in Korea. You don’t have to be fluent in Korean to teach there, but you will definitely need it for a lot of aspects of daily life outside of the classroom.
Can you teach English in South Korea with a diploma?
Teaching English in Korea Qualifications: Only native English speakers are highly considered. If you want to increase your chances of working in a public school or increase your salary in a private school, you will need to couple that diploma with a TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA certificate.
Is it hard to get a teaching job in Seoul?
Most probably not. Korea, like most Asia countries, values education highly. You might be able to get a job as an assistant working with very young children, but Korean schools at all levels will be looking for people with much more training and experience.
How can I teach English in South Korea?
If you want to teach English in Korea, you will need to apply for an E-2 (teaching) visa through your nearest Korean embassy or consulate. To qualify for an E-2 visa there are four minimum requirements that you absolutely must meet: Possess a bachelor’s degree/diploma from an accredited institution.
Is Vipkid only for native speakers?
In order to teach with VIPKID, you must be a native English speaker with a North American accent. Vipkid parents pay for a North American English experience, hence this is a strict requirement apparently.
Is teaching English in Korea worth it?
If you’re in need of money, adventure, or both, I’d recommend teaching English in Korea. You’re going to have good days, bad days, and WTF-am-I-doing-here-days, but that’s life. One of my favorite students ever. Do I have to speak Korean? No; you’re expected to teach your classes in English.
Do English schools contribute to classist education in South Korea?
1. English schools contribute to classist education. South Korea’s international schools were originally created to educate the children of foreign expats but now have become for-profit providers of elite global education to the South Korean aristocracy.
What are the different types of English teaching positions in Korea?
There are two main types of English teaching positions available in South Korea: private school and public school. I don’t know too much about private schools (hagwons), since I worked at a public school, as did most of my friends. I taught through the English Program in Korea (EPIK), which is run by the Korean government.
What happened to foreign teachers in South Korea?
Budget cuts, a renewed emphasis on Korean English teachers, a slowing economy and a realization that 1 foreign teacher per public school simply wasn’t effective, were all contributing factors. Korean public schools hired 8,500+ foreign teachers in 2012, by 2016 the total number was down to 4,962.