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In order to qualify as an ESL instructor in Korea, one must hold a passport and be a citizen of one of the 8 countries of Australia, Canada, Ireland, Korea, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA. In addition, the instructor must have graduated from a 4-year undergraduate program with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in hand from a recognized university or college and sealed transcripts. Completion of a two-year program with an associate degree is not accepted unless coupled with a bachelor’s degree.
ELS teaching certificates such as TESOL or TEFL are advantageous in increasing your chances of securing a position, but are not mandatory in Korea. The instructor must also be free of a criminal record back home and be relatively healthy with no communicable diseases or illness that would prevent them from traveling to and adjusting to a new country for a long period of time.
But most importantly, working in Korea is not ideal for everyone and can prove to be daunting to those faced with the prospect of culture shock. We at ESLPia are not in the business of representing individuals looking to be on a ‘year-long paid vacation’ or those who care little about providing good education to their students. While we strive to provide great opportunities for those who are willing to accept the challenges of living and working abroad, the decision to relocate should not be taken lightly, as it requires a commitment of time and willingness to provide continued quality education to the students of Korea.
In return, individuals who are up to this challenge are rewarded with an amazing array of memories, lasting friendships, and valuable skills that can be applied to future opportunities. Like anywhere else, life in Korea will be exactly what you make of it and we invite you, the dedicated teacher, to take the opportunity for self-discovery, travel, new experiences, friendships and lasting memories in having helped to shape the education of a country’s future generations.
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