Location
  • South Korea
    • Seoul
    • Busan
    • Gwangju
Length
26 - 52 weeks
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School

Program Details

Qualifications
  • Bachelor in any field
Job Type
Government
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School
Housing
Apartment
Weekly Classroom Hours
22
Age Min.
20
Age Max
62

Pricing

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
Jul 09, 2024
Apr 01, 2025
160 travelers are looking at this program

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.

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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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Program Reviews

4.94 Rating
based on 245 reviews
  • 5 rating 94.29%
  • 4 rating 5.71%
  • 3 rating 0%
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  • Benefits 4.9
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.85
  • Facilities 4.9
  • Safety 4.95
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Yojana
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The BEST recruiter!

I could have never asked for a better recruiter ! :) . I always had my emails replied to promptly and all information was very straightforward and clear . I also receive alot of help even after I getting placed , which is important to have in a new country and the after services that Korean horizons offer will make your life much easier as you just arrive and you need to have household items immediately .

I would recommend Korean horizons always ! The support and clear responses are unmatched.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
My most nerve-racking moment was when I got lost taking the wrong bus !
72 people found this review helpful.
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Holly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Korean Horizons is the best recruiter

Alistair was nothing but supportive and helpful throughout the process. I was one of the unlucky deferred applicants in January due to changing visa suspensions but Alistair kept us informed quickly and offered support.
He made sure to always have information to us promptly and helped so much with the application, interview practice and any questions. He helped make sure I could be the best I could be and installed confidence in me to pass the interview process.
If you are planning to apply to EPIK, don't look any further than Korean Horizons.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The uncertainty over January 2021. Not only did Alistair communicate quickly with me to let me know the situation but offered support making it much easier to overcome.
68 people found this review helpful.
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Connie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching in Korea

I applied for the EPIK program through Korean Horizons. Alistair was so helpful throughout the whole process. He even does mock interviews which made me feel much more prepared. During quarantine the internet in our hotel was extremely slow so Alistar bought and sent us ethernet cables which was so kind and helpful, no other agency did this for their applicants. If you are thinking of teaching in South Korea with EPIK I would definitely recommend applying through Korean Horizons!

65 people found this review helpful.
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Katelyn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Korean Horizons was fantastic!

Alistair was incredibly helpful throughout the entire application process to EPIK, and I am so thankful for his knowledge and support. He took so much stress off of my shoulders when it came to the logistics of securing the correct documents, communicating with the right people, etc. and answered all of my questions whenever I needed. Having his experience and expertise available to me made the process of applying to EPIK go so much more smoothly. I am now happily placed at my school and so thankful that Alistair helped me get here. I fully recommend Korean Horizons!

61 people found this review helpful.
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Jasmine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best recruitment agency!

Korean Horizons are the best recruitment agency. During the stressful part of applying to the program, Alistair helped through it all. One of my favorite things is that Alistair reviews your application before it is sent off which gives you a chance to edit and change things if need be and an extra set of eyes is the best help. In addition to helping with your application, Alistair also helps when you land in Korea and checks up to make sure you are doing well and have everything you need to succeed.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Most nerve-racking moment was definitely just moving to Korea with the pandemic still in full force. I was able to overcome it because masks and temperature checks are required almost everywhere which makes me feel safer!
63 people found this review helpful.
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Jennifer
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Very helpful

Alistair helped me every step of the way and answered all of my questions. And now that I'm here in Korea I can still ask for help from him if I need it.
I've moved to a small town here in korea so access to essentials can be difficult to figure out. But luckily Alistair has credit with Gmarket so if I need something and can't find it here I know I can just ask him for it. I only moved in this week but I've already seen a lot of beautiful scenery. I'm excited for the weekend so that I can start exploring!

67 people found this review helpful.
Jasmine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Korean Horizons is the best recruitment agency that I have ever come across.

Korean Horizons made the whole process of going to South Korea a walk in the park. Alistair is an excellent communicator and all the information you need is presented very clearly, you can definitely trust this company. Any questions that I had were answered straight away and not at one point was I worried about anything. I am here now in Korea and I absolutely love my school and town. I also know that I will be supported for the duration of my contract if I need anything, which is great to know. I'm very grateful to Alistair for all his help and would not recommend anyone other than him and Korean Horizons to get you teaching to South Korea.

97 people found this review helpful.
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Brandon
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Premier Recruitment Company indeed.

If you’re looking to teach English in South Korea, Korean Horizons is the recruiter to go with. From completing the initial application and collecting the necessary documents, to the interview and the day I finally arrived in Incheon, Alistair was with me every step of the way. He always replied to my emails promptly, had an answer to every question or concern, paid close attention to my application and essays (helping me revise them as needed), and did everything in his power to ensure I was ready for my big move. While the experience of applying and getting accepted and placed through the EPIK program proved stressful with all its uncertainties, and not to mention last minute reveals (*cough* COVID-19 *cough*), having Alistair around made all the difference. Highly, highly recommended!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Getting tested for COVID-19 and waiting for the result.
101 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

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

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.

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