EPIK Teaching Jobs in Public Schools Available Each Month

Name: EPIK Teaching Jobs in Public Schools Available Each Month
Brand: Korean Horizons
SKU: 29739
Rating: 4.94 (236 reviews)

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Location

South Korea
- Seoul
- Busan
- Gwangju

Length

26 - 52 weeks

Classroom Audience

Elementary Middle School High School

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Qualifications

Bachelor in any field

Job Type

Government

Classroom Audience

Elementary Middle School High School

Housing

Apartment

Weekly Classroom Hours

Age Min.

Age Max

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Salary / Benefits

Salary is 2,200,000 to 2,950,000 depending on your resume and the location you teach in South Korea. Tax is income tax-free for certain nationalities.

Benefits include
Rent-free single furnished apartment near your school
• 300,000 won one-time settlement allowance
• Round-trip airfare allowance of 3,100,000 won
• 26 working days paid vacation + 15 national holidays (7 weeks in total)
• Medical contributions
• Pension contributions
• 1 month salary bonus on completion of contract
• Sick paid leave allowance
• Special leave allowance
• Korean co-teacher to assist with your classes

As a Korean Horizons Teacher, you will also receive :
1. Airport pickup, hotel for 1 evening & transport to the education office / school
2. Order anything you like using our interest-free Supermarket credit service from any online Korean store & pay us back once you get paid your salary.

Throughout your time – whilst applying; during applying – and after you are here – we will be available to support you and be there for you.

Price Details

We are financed by the South Korean government to recruit you. Therefore, our services are completely free to you - you should never pay for recruitment services for teaching positions in South Korea.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Meals Travel Insurance Visa

Last Updated: Jan 30, 2024

Last Reviewed: Mar 25, 2024

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About Program

We are the official recruitment agency of the EPIK program and we are here to assist you with the employment process. And after all, that's why it is good to come to a recruitment agency. We provide a safety net for you. Apply direct to an educational institution and you are on your own!

If you are having problems with your school... Or you need some information or help, you can contact us and we will provide you with some advice... You might not always like it, but it will be the truth. And that's really our philosophy: to provide you with a completely trustworthy service, right from the initial phase of introducing you to the education office, to making sure that you are content with your teaching position and if there's anything you need we will always be available.

Please search the internet and see what others say about us.

To apply, please email us directly on Jobs@KoreanHorizons.com

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Program Highlights

Travel Around South Korean & Learn About the Exciting Asian Culture
Learn Korean and stand apart from your peers
Work with EPIK and add value to your Resume - be recognized by future employers
Start dates Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec
3.1m in Flights provided, 7 weeks vacation and rent-free single furnished apartment

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I highly recommend Korean Horizons. Using Korean Horizons for my job placement in South Korea was a fantastic experience! Their professionalism and dedication ensured a smooth transition, from initial application to settling in. Alistair's guidance was exceptional, he provided me with lots of information. Highly recommend for a seamless experience. The team's support and guidance throughout the process were invaluable. I highly recommend Korean Horizons for anyone seeking opportunities in South Korea.

I applied for the EPIK Spring (2024) intake. Alistair was hands on and kept me updated and ahead in the application process. He went out of his way to ensure that I submitted the best application that I could and ensured that I understood the expectations and timelines involved in the process. Alistair went out of his way to proof read my application, audit my documents and notify me of any changes or upcoming deadlines, ensuring that I could remedy any issues prior to review by the EPIK program. Alistair provided excellent feedback and guidance for my lesson plan, mock interview and application essays. The above cannot fully describe the dedication and commitment that he provides applicants. If something went wrong, he would reach out and reassure me that any hiccups could be resolved... Not to mention that his response times were fast! I am certain that without his support this process would not have been as seamless and I am truly grateful for the commitment and dedication that he displayed towards me.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Do your research. Learn about the history, culture, language and country. Its about more than just K-Pop and a basic understanding will help you settle in much easier!

Pros

Travel
Teaching Children
New Experiences

Cons

Language Barriers
Isolation in Rural Areas

Working with Korean Horizons has been an absolute pleasure! From the moment I reached out, Alistair was incredibly responsive and attentive to everything. Alistair's professionalism and dedication to making sure I was on the right track to getting a job in South Korea are what sets Korean Horizons apart from any other agency out there. I'd highly recommend KH to anyone and everyone! For those serious about seeking an opportunity to work abroad, KH is the way to go! You will not regret having KH as your agency and will feel supported throughout the whole journey. It will be stressful, but as long as you communicate everything with your recruiter, you'll be guaranteed success.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

Interview! My least favourite part of the experience - but Alistair offering the mock-interview was incredibly helpful as he offered insights and feedback on how to better present yourself to your future employer. It was needed!

Pros

Insight
Support
Friendliness

Cons

No cons
No cons
No cons

Korean Horizons was such a great choice for me.

Alistair was so so supportive throughout the process and kept checking in to make sure everything was on track. And even checking in after we got placed. I appreciated how everything for our first night in Korea was already sorted, from the transport from the airport to the hotel stay.

If I were to do it all again, I'd still pick Korean Horizon.

Once again, huge shout out to Alistair for being so consistent and so reliable for the past few months to ensure we get into the EPIK program.

Korean Horizon stands out as a great agency overall, offering comprehensive assistance throughout the entire process. Beyond their exceptional EPIK experience they extend support from interview preparation to warmly welcoming teachers to South Korea. Ensuring a seamless experience, they go the extra mile, even ensuring a comfortable stay in quality hotels. Korean Horizon's commitment to excellence shines through, making them the go-to agency for a hassle-free and gratifying journey in South Korea.

If anyone is thinking of applying to teach in South Korea through EPIK please apply with Korean Horizons. Alistair will go above and beyond for you. He will keep you updated about literally anything so you won’t have to worry about anything. The application process can be a bit stressful at times but he makes everything so much better. Alistair books you into a hotel near the airport so you arrive a day before orientation starts so you get to rest a bit after your flight. He also checks in on you after you’ve landed and throughout your stay in South Korea.
I highly recommend Korean Horizons!

My ratings of my placement are completely unrelated to my ratings of Korean Horizons. My placements gets about a 3.5 but Korean Horizons gets 10/5! Alistair was SO thorough, kind, helpful, reasonable, professional, knowledgeable, and readily available along each step of the process! It was wonderful!
He helped prepare me so well for my interviews, guided me in getting all my required documents & even met me at the hotel room he provided for me!

I'd HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend KH to anyone interested in working as an EPIK teacher in Korea.

What was your funniest moment?

When I met Alistair in person, i guess he saw how stressed out I was about orientation & meeting my coteacher, and he just looked at me and said, "you seriously need to relax, okay?"

Pros

Professional, knowledgeable
Organized, prompt
Helpful, friendly

Cons

No cons

Korean Horizons is so attentive and will guide you every step of the way. I always recommend it to everyone who asks me how I got my job , that is how much I believe in them. It made my interview process easier. It was like I had someone holding my hand through out. I do not regret using them and I hope I can still use their services later in life. The recruiter keeps his word and when he tells you I will get you that job, you will get it as long as you work with him as a team. So I urge all to use it.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

Fermented squid

Questions & Answers

Is it a full time permanent job?

All of the positions we provide are full-time 12 month fixed term contracts. It's possible to renew each year.

By Alistair Wery on March 9, 2021

Am I likely to find a placement if I have no experience of teaching?

Teaching experience is not required. 98% of all new teachers have no prior teaching experience. To apply, you need to have a bachelor. You need to have the commitment to complete the TEFL by your start date and you can apply without one. Hope that this information is useful.

By Alistair Wery on August 15, 2019

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Why hasn't teacher's salary in EPIK increased in the past 20 years?

Hey Paul - we did some research and it looks like the salary is controlled by the government, and there are pay grades. Appreciate the question, surely others are wondering too

By Go Overseas on May 2, 2018

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

I did not exactly choose this program. My TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification was through Oxford Seminars. Oxford Seminars offers graduate placement which lead to my contact with Korean Horizons. Korean Horizons services, prompt responses, and interests in me is what lead me to choose the EPIK program.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

Korean Horizons provided me with all the information necessary to start teaching abroad. They emailed me the required paperwork in addition to advice on how to fill out the forms. This kind of help was invaluable for someone that had never left the country before. Moreover, Korean Horizons offered mock interviews and key feedback to prepare me for the interview process. That being said, there is plenty of leg work on the applicant end such as getting necessary paperwork notarized and having it apostille in a timely manner.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

The transition from a biweekly paycheck to a monthly salary was a new experience. So, be prepared to budget accordingly!

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

The workday is 8:20-16:20 Monday-Friday in addition to teaching a night class once a week at the local high school for 2 hours.

Note: The high school night class is not a typical requirement of EPIK teachers. I was offered the additional hours and accepted them.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it and/or how did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was teaching. I had no prior experience and was very concerned about my ability. Fortunately, I reflect on every class and constantly look for ways to improve. Moreover, if something does not work I change it and if something does work I make sure to take note of why it was successful.

What's the most important thing you need to remember when living abroad?

You have to be willing to laugh at yourself and not dwell on mistakes. You are going to fail a lot and that is okay. There's no way to improve without making a mistake. Be prepared to learn and grow with your experiences and remember why you came in the first place.

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Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

What position do you hold at Korean Horizons? What has been your career path so far?

Alistair: I’m the consultant here at Korean Horizons and I’ve been working for the company for around 8 years now. I manage all of the incoming applications from new teachers, assist them during the application process, and provide support for all of those teachers currently living and teaching here in South Korea.

I love my job – speaking and meeting to people from all over the world – and it’s so fulfilling! Living here in South Korea, I feel set to remain here and I enjoy my career working for Korean Horizons, helping people achieve their professional teaching goals. Life is good.

Did YOU teach abroad?! If so, where and what inspired you to go?

Alistair: So, I had to get away from my boring job in England. I was in finance and I had enough of the regular boring, day-in-day-out life as an office worker. I needed excitement, so I started traveling and I made some Korean friends who suggested teaching in South Korea - that was it for me!

Before I worked for Korean Horizons, I worked for a private academy and a public school. My private academy was just awful – they didn’t honor the contract (i.e. didn’t pay me, no vacation, no medical) and made my life hell (I wanted honesty.) It seems that a lot of recruitment companies, who recruit for private academies, just care about making money. For my second job, I worked in a public school – it was bliss – and I got everything in my contract (so I was very happy). Though, with my background, teaching wasn’t for me and I began working for Korean Horizons!

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What does the future hold for Korean Horizons - any exciting new programs to share?

Alistair: A lot! Have a search online and you will discover that Korean Horizons is probably the most recognizable recruitment company for public schools today, period. There is no other recruitment company that provides public schools to EPIK (nationwide public school program), SMOE (Seoul public school program), IMOE (Incheon public school program), GEPIK (Gyeongi public school program), and GOE (Gyeongsangnamdo public school program). We specialize in public schools and provide no other type of positions. As for the future, quite simply, we are just looking to remain where we are and continue to provide a professional and personalized recruitment service.

What about the future of the teach abroad industry? How do you think international education will change over the next 10 years?

Alistair: The industry is like a business cycle – jumping up and down all of the time. South Korea knows that English education is now a natural requirement for its educated labor force, thus, things will always be on the up!

About Korean Horizons

Korean Horizons is an official provider of teachers for EPIK (English Program in Korea), SMOE (Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education), IMOE (Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education), BMOE (Busan Metropolitan Office of Education) GEPIK (Gyeongido Office of Education), GOE (Gyeongsangnamdo Office of Education) & the CNOE (Chungcheongnamdo Office of...

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Why did you choose this program?

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it and/or how did your views on the issue change?

What's the most important thing you need to remember when living abroad?

Staff Interviews

Alistair Wery

What position do you hold at Korean Horizons? What has been your career path so far?

Did YOU teach abroad?! If so, where and what inspired you to go?

What does the future hold for Korean Horizons - any exciting new programs to share?

What about the future of the teach abroad industry? How do you think international education will change over the next 10 years?