EPIK public schools | English Teacher Job Vacancy South Korea

Korean Horizons is proud to announce that we won the Gooverseas Community Choice Awards for 2018 by their 1,000,000+ community. 1st in Best Benefits Provided, 2nd in Best Support Provided & 3rd in Best Safety Provided.

Meet Some of our Teachers

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Madre

Hi A, You should know in future my emails to you will be a lot more informal! I should've emailed you last night already, whoops, but I was too busy unpacking and moving furniture around! Now I .....

Ryan Stotesbury

The following is a detailed account of our outstanding experiences with the Korean Horizons recruiting agency in South Korea, run by Alistair Wery. Background: I am a certified teacher in British .....

Thao Trinh

Hi Alistair, We met at last. Thank you so much for making all the arrangements and for making everything possible for me to be over here. I was talking to people at orientation because some had to .....

Candice Planes

Hi Alistair, Thanks so much for your email. It's great to hear from you. Things here are going well. I'm enjoying teaching at the school and my co-teachers are all great. They help me out a l.....

Corey Williams

Hello, My name is Corey Williams and i am a new ESL teacher teaching in Ulsan South Korea at Sam Shin Elementary school and i just wanted to Email you and say That i want to take my hats off to mr.....

Alison Youngblood

Living and working abroad is filled with lifes little ups and downs. My experience in Korea has been no different. I worked at a middle school in the southeastern region of the country for 1 year. .....

Karen

HELLO ALISTAIR! I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR MY PLACEMENT! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT/ ADORE IT HERE! :) I love the school too! We're currently building a new facility. A gym and a cafe, so it’ll.....

Rose

Hi Alistair, First of all, thank you for the kind words. It is very encouraging to hear that I am doing well as a teacher, and coming from you means a lot. Also, thank you for getting back to me. I.....

Steve

Hi Alistair - I really can't figure out how to tell you precisely how much I appreciate everything you have done for me through this entire process. You were, without question, a lifesaver. I would.....

Lauren

Korean Horizons is the only company I would recommend. The application process for teaching in Korea seemed extremely daunting but Alistair was helpful and supportive throughout the entire experience......

Chantal

During my time here in Korea I have had both good and bad experiences. Unfortunately, the majority of my bad experiences took place at my school. I was overworked and felt much tension in my work plac.....

Robert H. Glenn

I have never been the kind of person to give my whole-hearted trust to someone from the start. So you can imagine that applying to work overseas through an internet based company at first , to me, .....

Matthew Jellick

With endless possibilities lying across the Pacific Ocean, I left Los Angeles, bound for Korea, and the opportunities which awaited me here. Having experienced the teaching landscape of Korea before,.....

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Am I eligible?

2. I was not born in a western country. Can I still apply?

3. I only have an Associate Degree, can I apply?

4. When is the best time to apply?

5. What’s the difference between a public school & a private academy / hogwon?

6. Do you provide university positions?

7. Do you provide part-time positions? What about summer / winter camps? Are short-term contracts possible?

8. How long are the contracts for?

9. What is the entrance allowance & exit allowance?

10. What is the severance payment?

Benefits

The benefits of working with Korean Horizons

We offer a personalized and professional service to all of those that we serve. Our primary objective is to assist our teachers. Our services are completely free – the government pays us to recruit you. And also, the director of EPIK has reported that we have the highest % of success compared to all other recruitment companies and direct hires. From using our services, you can benefit from :

Rapid 1 business day response to all of your Qs.
Proof reading of application forms and guidance.
Practice skype interview FAQ chat 1 on 1 with us.
Korean Horizons Facebook access to inside information.
Experienced guidance throughout visa process.
Personal airport pickup by us or by our representatives.
Free accommodation and meal for the evening that you arrive.
Professional escort to your school.

Free lonely planet travel guide provided upon arrival.
Free stanley locking vacuum tumbler given upon arrival.
FREE credit supermarket services – see FAQ for details.
Korean Horizons website live chat assistance.
Invitation to bi-yearly meet & network-up event.
Blog and gain exposure from peers around the globe.
Tax assistance to applicable teachers.
Ultimately – we provide a safety net for you.

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25 Jan

By: Alistair Wery

The Benefits of Teaching in a Public School

Teach in an elementary or middle or high school.
Teach in a school where the focus is education.
Teach alongside and support of Korean co-teachers.
Orientation and on the job training and support.
Trustworthy government contract.
Add value to your resume.
26 working days paid vacation.
15 national days paid (7 weeks in total vacation days)
1,300,000 entry flight.
1,300,000 return flight.
300,000 settlement to cover your visa costs.
Tax-free income to applicable teachers.