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Guaranteed Job Placement for Teaching English in South Korea

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Program Overview

Do you want to get paid to teach English in South Korea and receive top-level salaries & benefits like a free apartment and the ability to save $1000+ monthly?

Take the guesswork out of getting a great teaching job in South Korea with this full-service TEFL job placement program (fee required).

Program Fee Includes:

* 12-month teaching contract at a thoroughly vetted school featuring free accommodation and a $1,000 flight stipend
* Most teachers can save $1,200 monthly
* Preference matching for location & school type
* Interview arrangements & coaching
* Hands-on visa support
* 40 hours of comprehensive cultural orientation, including excursions and Korean language lessons
* If you are not TEFL-certified, take one of ITA's award-winning TEFL courses & receive a $400 discount.

For more information, download your free Guide to Teaching English Job Placements in Asia!

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Program Highlights

Receive end-to-end support from our team of experts for all aspects of your job placement and making your transition to life in South Korea.
With a network of 500+ carefully vetted schools in Korea, we can match you with a position that meets your preferences. Also, friends and family can get placed together in the same location.
We ensure that all job pay wages and provide benefits that are at or above the local market averages. Throughout your job placement, you have access to 24/7 support.
ELIGIBILITY: Bachelor’s degree, native English speaker, criminal background check, 21-40 years old, accredited TEFL certification (you can enroll in a TEFL course when you sign up for your placement).
There is a program fee to participate in this program - please click the link to download your free guide to learn more.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Some Accommodation
Some Program Activity Costs
Welcome Dinner
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Training
Academic Advising
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Job Search Support
Alumni / Networking Membership
Emergency Support
Job Placement

Program Details

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Locations

  • Busan, South Korea
  • Daegu, South Korea
  • Daejeon, South Korea
  • Incheon, South Korea
  • Seoul, South Korea

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • British
  • Irish
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • Kiwi
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat

Application Procedures

  • Other

Age Requirement

21+

Duration

  • 1 Year

Salary & Compensation

Most teaching jobs available through placement pay $1,700 to $2,000 USD per month and include an end-of-contract bonus, a rent-free furnished apartmen...

Program Reviews

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Course Instructor
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Published Content
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Quality of the Course
4.6
Job Search Guidance
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Practical Experience
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Nivedita bakshiIndia · January 2019

Great experience

I had a great experience while completing my course through the international TEFL academy. Starting from my experience with my admission advisor to the end it was very smooth and did not take much time.

ElisabethUnited States · January 2019

Excellent course

Really, I have no complaints about ITA. The course presents valuable lessons, is appropriately challenging, yet is approachable even by people like me who have never taught before. Excellent staff as well. I think it's also a great long-term investment as they provide so much more than just their courses. You also get free job search guidance; you get connected to other people who have traveled and taught all over the world; they have so many resources available to students that will be useful over the course of their career. It's really a wonderful course and a great long-term investment. It's worth every cent and every second.

The Wellness MasterUnited States · January 2019

Earned my wings

This course with the TEFL Academy was one of the most wonderful educational learning experiences I have ever had. I have truly earned my wings to travel the world and help thousands of people everywhere.

DavidSouth Korea · January 2019

Helped me sharpen my game!

The TEFL process was easy to understand, complete, and the benefits are numerous. I was surprised by how quickly the instructors gave feedback and answered my questions. The course material was easy to understand and the assignments were manageable. The deadlines are easy enough to meet if you keep a regular schedule.

MickUnited States · November 2018

TEFL choice

I had somewhat expected the course to be much less complex in it's coverage of what goes on in a classroom. Being a substitute for a few years and having my own class for a couple more in the public school system I knew first hand that what the course was presenting would be really impactful in the working classroom. The course and the curriculum far exceeded my expectations. I was really glad they covered what they did in the course and I am confident going forward that I am prepared to teach ESL.

DerWolfMannUnited States · October 2018

International TEFL Academy

This course was better than college if you like to think and be creative this is undoubtedly an excellent way to help those skills grow. As a former correctional officer (prison guard,) and currently a safety manager at a factory, I also find that the skills taught here are transferable to both my former and current duties. So if your like me and want to travel the world and teach, or you want to rethink how you handle being a manager this is a great tool to have in your inventory.

rochelleCanada · January 2018

International TEFL Academy

My first contact with ITA was with Ashley, who was fantastic, she answered all my questions and really convinced me to go through ITA. The course itself was quite straight forward and typically took about 5 hours a week, rather than the 8-10 they suggested. I learned a lot in the course about how to teach, learning strategies and classroom management. These are all things I use everyday in the classroom to help my students. Compared to colleagues and friends of mine who took different courses, I definitely learned the most from mine. It was definitely one of the more expensive options which may be a deterrent for some. Students and their parents are paying a lot for English teachers (especially native speakers) so you want to be providing the students with a good education. ITA has a lot of useful links and information, but I find the website is very disorganized and it is difficult to find things if you haven't saved the pages. The experience I am having living overseas, learning a new culture and travelling is definitely one of the best choices I have ever made in my life. I would definitely recommend this to anyone even considering it.

kjs_22United States · September 2017

July 2016

TEFL online course was great. The amount of resources available are next to none. Being able to communicate with everyone in the class, the professor, and alumni make for such a rewarding course. I'm currently 7 months into my first teaching job in Seoul and it couldn't be better. There are so many red flags and big decisions to make before jumping ship and living/working overseas, but never once did I doubt what ITA provided me with. The course was the perfect crash course to prep me for what teaching ESL would be like. Sure, everything is different once you actually start, but getting the basics down and completing hours teaching/observing/tutoring was such a rewarding and thrilling experience. It's a shame I didn't do this straight out of college! Couldn't recommend it more to people debating or even looking for a change. I was in that boat over a year ago and it without a doubt is the best decision I've made in god knows how long. Thank you ITA.

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What are the requirements to participate in this placement program?

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Citizen of USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, or New Zealand
  • 21-40 years old
  • Clean criminal background check
  • Minimum 120 hours accredited TEFL certification approved

Do I have to pay to participate in this TEFL placement program?

Yes, there is a program fee, which includes a guaranteed placement, full end-to-end support, visa support, cultural training, resume building, interview coaching, contract review & 24/7 support.

How much will I earn teaching English in South Korea?

Most teaching jobs pay $1,700 to $2,000 USD per month and include an end-of-contract bonus, a rent-free furnished apartment, and a $1,000 flight reimbursement. Most teachers save $1200 monthly.

Can I choose where I teach English in South Korea?

Working with a network of 500+ schools in Korea, we will ensure you get placed in an English teaching job that best matches your preferences for location, school type, and other factors.

Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - TEFL Courses
2025 Winner - People’s Choice
GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - TEFL Courses
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - People’s Choice
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - TEFL Abroad Program
Top Rated Provider 2023 - TEFL Courses
Innovative TEFL / Teach Abroad Program 2023 Finalist
People’s Choice 2023 Winner
Top Online Program 2022
Top Rated TEFL Certification Organization 2022
People’s Choice Award Winner 2022
Innovation in Philanthropy Finalist 2022
2022 Innovative TEFL / Teach Abroad Program Finalist
Top Online Program 2021 - TEFL Certification
Top Rated Organization 2021 - TEFL Certification
People’s Choice 2021 Winner
Innovation in Philanthropy 2021 Finalist
Innovative Student Video 2020 Finalist
Top Rated Online TEFL Course of 2020
Top Rated TEFL Certification Organizations of 2020

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