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What is a hogwan? | Why You Should Teach at a Private School in Korea

If you’ve done any research on teaching English in Korea, you will have come across the term hogwan, which refers to private schools. There are lots of misconceptions about private schools. If you go online, you will likely come across horror stories of teachers being paid late, forced to work on weekends, and so on. The problem is that people who read those comments often lump private schools into one category. There are tens of thousands of private schools in ...

Costs to Getting a Teaching Visa in Korea

There are countless benefits to teaching in Korea! Besides the amazing cultural experiences and travel opportunities, it’s also a great place to earn a good salary and save a ton of money! But while it’s easy to save money when in you’re in Korea, how much are the costs to getting a teaching visa in Korea? In this post, we’ll walk you through the costs of what you’ll have to pay before you get to Korea! Visa Document Costs Police ...

Background Checks for Teaching in Korea

All applicants who want to teach English in Korea must sign up for a criminal background check. No matter which country you come from, this is a mandatory step of the process. Korean immigration has strict rules for background checks for teaching in Korea. You must follow the instructions! Depending on your nationality, the exact name and organization of the background check will vary. However, no matter where you are from, the background check must be no older than 6 ...

4 Tips on How to Survive Your First Week Teaching in Korea

Once all of the preparation work has been done, your plane tickets have been bought and your bags have been packed, the number one question on people’s minds is: “What is my first week teaching in Korea going to be like?”. Following are tips to deal with two of the most immediate difficulties upon your arrival to South Korea. Tip # 1: Embrace Your New Adventure There is no more stressful period in a person’s life than making a big ...

How to Teach in Korea

If you’re reading this, you must be remotely interested in teaching English in Korea! Before continuing with the process, it’s important to ask yourself the following questions. That way, you’ll know exactly how to teach in Korea! HOW TO TEACH IN KOREA Do I qualify? There are only three basic requirements for English teachers in South Korea. First, you must have a bachelor’s degree. Second, you must be a citizen of an English speaking country (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, ...

How to Survive Your First Week Teaching in Korea

The final months before moving to Korea can be an anxious time, as you have to interview for positions, fill out forms, acquire essential documents, pack and say goodbye to family and friends. In my case, I spent so much time thinking about all that stuff, that I gave very little thought to what Korea would actually be like when I got there. So what will you face when you finally get to Asia? Here are several tips so you ...

Arriving at Incheon Airport | Teaching in Korea

The first stop for those new to teaching English in Korea will be Incheon International Airport. One of the largest international hubs in Asia, Incheon is consistently rated as one of the best and most accommodating airports in the world for international travelers. As it is a huge and sprawling complex, arriving an Incheon Airport can be intimidating to those new to international travel. If you follow a few simple steps, however, you can ease the stress of your arrival ...

Why Do I Need a Photo to Apply to Teach in Korea?

Many people wonder why they need to submit an application photo to teach in Korea, as this is not something you would be required to submit when applying for a job in a Western country. However, as schools are not going to fly applicants to Korea for a face to face interview, your photo is the only way that a prospective school will know who they are considering inviting to their school for a year or more. Why your photo ...

5 Tips on How To Overcome Homesickness When Teaching in Korea

How To Overcome Homesickness When Teaching in Korea Want to know how to overcome homesickness when teaching in Korea? A lot of people who go to Korea to teach English have been abroad before, possibly to Europe or perhaps on a quick trip to Mexico or somewhere hot. However, there is a very large difference between chilling out on a beach for a week when compared to moving to Korea for an entire year. Sound daunting? It shouldn’t! In years ...