ESL Teacher in South Korea - Public School

Confused about the application process to Teach in Korea? Apply through Greenheart Travel to get the best customer support and guidance throughout the complicated application and documents process! Greenheart Travel partners with the Korean Ministry of Education to provide teaching opportunities for native English speakers seeking teaching positions, cross-cultural experiences and adventure! All positions are for teaching English in South Korean public schools. Teachers can save between US$5,000-$15,000 per year!

Qualification Requirements:

• TEFL certificate with at least 20 practicum hours is now required for all applicants unless you have a degree in Education or a teaching license. (no exceptions!) 
• Be a citizen of US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa (no exceptions)
• For non-native English speakers: You must have studied in one of the above 7 countries since the 7th Grade (no later)
• Bachelor's degree in any field
• 20-55 years of age
• No criminal record (this includes underage drinking charges, DUI's, misdemeanors, etc), minor traffic offenses are ok
• Strong desire to learn about other cultures

Wondering the next steps to get started?

Call 888-ABROAD-1 for more details, about the South Korea program and learn what you'll need to be considered for a teaching position. It is highly encouraged that you start a TEFL course now so that you have the skills and knowledge to put together an amazing lesson plan which is part of the initial application. We offer a course that will qualify you for this program that includes 20 hours of practicum that is required to be placed in Seoul and the Gyeongnam province. With this course, you will learn and understand how to make a killer lesson plan, the fundamentals of managing a foreign classroom and you’ll gain 20 hours practicing your skills in a real classroom with real ESL students. Courses start every Monday but there are limited spots available for each date so registering early is important.