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Teach English in South Korea

Here we provide a dedicated resource for everything you need to know about teaching English in Korea and becoming an ESL teacher there.

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Apply to teach with the EPIK program in South Korea

Teach at a public school in Korea - apply through ESLstarter and get your place secured!

Our guide to teaching with EPIK (English Program in Korea)

A comprehensive guide to teaching with EPIK including requirements, application process, pay-scale, sample contract, FAQs, orientation video, on-line application and more.

Seoul public school (SMOE) vacancies

We have some excellent opportunities available to work at public schools throughout Korea's capital city with the Seoul Ministry Of Education.

Our guide to teaching with TaLK

Teach in Korea with the TaLK Program. Features an application guide including introduction to the TaLK Program, requirements, benefits, responsibilities, sample contract, FAQs and more!

Getting a teaching visa for Korea, public schools

All you need to know about how to get your teaching visa for the public schools in Korea (EPIK program)

South Korea province guide

A guide to the cities and provinces of Korea.

Teach English in Korea, private school placements, FAQs

FAQs on English teaching positions at a private school in Korea

ESL in Korea! Private school application process

Want to teach in South Korea? This section tells you how to get there.

Getting a teaching visa for Korea, private schools

Find out how to get the teaching visa for private schools in Korea

How to get a criminal record check, Korea

On December 15th, 2007 the Ministry of Justice made some changes to immigration rules regarding the documents required to secure an E2 teaching visa. One of the main changes implemented was the necessity for anyone planning on teaching in South Korea to provide a clean criminal record check.

South Korean embassy and consulate directory

All roads lead to the South Korean embassy (or consulate)! Find them in your country with our comprehensive South Korean embassy and consulate directory.

Culture and customs in Korea

From introductions to business etiquette and even the odd urban legend - find out all about the culture and customs of South Korea.

Teacher's housing in Korea

Information and pictures on the type of accommodation ESL teachers can expect to find.

Living costs in Korea

From a tube of toothpaste to a bottle of beer - how much do things actually cost in South Korea?

Seoul subway map & Korail train info

Find your way around South Korea's rapid transit subway system and find out how to get from Incheon Airport to Seoul.