Program Reviews

I have been in Korea for almost 3 months now and I am so grateful for how pleasant the transition from South Africa to South Korea has been. I am happy with my job placement and the support I have received from SeoulESL and my school.
The job placement process was smooth and quick. Grace provided great support throughout the process and she responded to all my questions/concerns timeously.
The process of getting my E2 visa was straightforward because of the guidance I received from Grace and my co-workers.
Living and teaching in South Korea has been challenging at times but overall it’s been such a fun and rewarding adventure.

SeoulESL is a wonderful organization and I would recommend it to anyone looking to teach in South Korea. Grace and her team were very helpful in finding suitable roles for me and setting up interviews. Once in South Korea, Grace even helped me set up another ARC appointment after my first one went wrong.

At the time of writing this, I've only been in South Korea for two weeks, but I already think that I'll return after my current year-long contract is over. I'm enjoying exploring the area around me in my time off and getting a feel for life in Seoul!

Had a good experience. They were very helpful. I would definitely recommend for 1st time Travellers they were immensely helpful. They found me a location that fits my needs and requests perfectly. I dealt with Grace personally and she was always very quick to respond and answer my questions. The biggest thing though is that they have remained in touch after I arrived and started work still offering help and assistance and just checking on me on general to make sure that everything is still going well.

At first, I felt the process of teaching ESL overseas a little daunting, but the minute I signed up to be apart of the SeoulESL program I was immediately super thankful! From helping me get interview, to obtaining the E2 Visa while not in my home country (as I have been traveling for 3 years now) was immensely helpful and supportive! It made navigating new territory a pretty smooth process even when there were frustrations here and there with getting everything ready for a new country.

My favorite part about the process was my recruiter Grace! She was truly an angel. From beginning to end, Grace was friendly, joyous, readily communicative, and super supportive. Even when I made some mistakes along the way, she made sure we were on the right path. I definitely felt like I wasn't alone, from the moment I arrived to my apartment in Seoul, I knew she was there every step of the way.

Upon arriving to Seoul, I was so happy that the apartment was exactly like the pictures Grace showed me (via the school) and that the teacher, school staff, and neighborhood were all as promised and spoken of in the interview. In some cases, you don't know what you're going to end up with, but when arriving to my apartment, it was pristine! The staff answer all my questions with patience and kindness and everyone has made my transition here sooo smooth!! I am forever grateful.

Working with SeoulESL was one of the easiest companies I have encountered when looking to move and work in South Korea. The SeoulESL staff made walking me through the process of moving very simple and were always an email away if I had any questions. I love the school and the area they matched me with is a perfect fit. There is lots to do while only being a short subway ride into Seoul. If you want to come and teach in South Korea SeoulESL is a great first step. I highly recommend you take a leap of faith if you are still unsure if this is the path for you. You may be surprised at the outcome.

Grace and her staff were very helpful during the hiring process. They helped me prepare for my interviews and suggested suitable jobs for me.

I appreciated that they were positive and gave me all of the necessary info for getting the visa done.

I went to Fukuoka, Japan to get my Korean entry visa and they contacted the embassy there to make sure everything went smoothly.

They were always polite and replied quickly to my questions. Our communications were all done in English and that went well.

I would recommend using their services.

Seoul ESL helped me out so much in my recruiting and hiring process! They were very supportive and helped me every step of the way. Grace is a wonderful and very kind recruiter. She was very dedicated from the start and communicated with me often. I would definitely work with Seoul ESL again. They constantly check up on me as well to see how I’m doing in Korea which gives me comfort when being in a new city alone. I couldn’t have done this without them. Thank you Seoul ESL and Thank you so much Grace! :)

I was initially nervous registering for a placement program, but SeoulESL is the best of the best! They’re extremely friendly, send you all the resources you need, and communicating with them is super easy. If you’re looking to teach in South Korea please consider working with SeoulESL!! Best decision i’ve ever made. Follow your dreams and go overseas today to teach English! You will not regret this decision. South Korea is a dream and i’m so stoked to finally be here :)

It can be quite scary to move to a foreign country by yourself, especially for a first-time traveler. However, SeoulESL gave me peace of mind by answering questions promptly and effectively. Grace was sure to send me any relevant info to prepare me and made sure to help me stay on track for the big move. With their help during the interview process, I got set up with a wonderful school offering me great benefits. Even during the Visa application process, Grace provided me with helpful information. After moving to Korea, Grace continued to stay in touch with me and made sure nothing was wrong. Thank you for your hard work Grace, it was very comforting to have you guide me through this process.

Had such a smooth transition with my move to Seoul with this recruiter. They were extremely communicative and responded quickly between email exchanges whenever I had questions or concerns.

I would highly recommend using this recruiter because of how quickly they are to respond to messages. I feel like that is rare to find with other recruiters.

Since being at my new workplace, I am happy with where I am placed as well as the conditions of my apartment. It's in such a wonderful location and I couldn't be happier to call Seoul my new home.