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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 ...

Teach in Korea as a Couple

Moving to a new country to teach English is not just a solo adventure. Often, people applying want to work alongside their friend from home or their significant other. If you’re in this position, there are a few things you should know to teach in Korea as a couple! Teach in Korea as a couple First, is it even possible? YES! There are definitely schools that hire couples and friends. In fact, we place couples together ever year. However, for ...

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 ...

Do I Need Traveler’s Insurance to Teach in Korea?

When preparing to leave for a teaching position in Korea, people are usually focused on things like getting their visa documents prepared, saying goodbye to friends and family and packing what they will need for the upcoming year. Most people don’t even consider getting traveler’s insurance to teach in Korea – and for good reason – as all Korean schools are required to provide 50% of the medical insurance once you land in Korea. Unfortunately, this insurance does not cover ...

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 ...