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Paid Teaching Program in South Korea with TravelBud

by: TravelBud

8.33 (9)Verified

One of the most popular teach-abroad destinations; South Korea offers great benefits and savings potential! Receive 24/7 support, a monthly salary of $1600 to $1750, a free studio apartment, your flight to Korea reimbursed, an end-of-contract bonus pay, and more. South Korea is a fascinating destination with a mix of modern technology, western comforts and architecture, and culture dating back th...

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Program Highlights

Land a guaranteed paid teaching position with a monthly salary of $1600 to $1750 for first-time teachers.

Take advantage of a huge opportunity to save, thanks to benefits that include free furnished accommodation, your flight to Korea reimbursed, and a contract-completion bonus.

Choose between our in-class TESOL course in Korea or our online course, which you can complete from home.

Enjoy full pre-departure and 24/7 in-country support throughout your teaching placement.

Benefit from in-depth cultural orientation online and in-country to make sure your life experience in Korea is as smooth as possible.

Quick Details

Locations
  • South Korea
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTeach Duration:
  • 1 Year
Age Requirement:Varies
Guidelines:
  • Kiwi
  • Australian
  • Canadian
  • American
  • British
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Awards

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - TEFL / Teach Abroad ProgramInnovative Intern Abroad Program 2023 FinalistTop Rated Teach Abroad Organization 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8.33

Total Reviews

9

One of the best experiences of my life!

by: Zoyaa Zafir - United KingdomProgram: Paid Teaching Program in South Korea with TravelBud
9

Approaching this new job at first felt very nerve racking and overwhelming, however I do not regret a single thing! The whole process before moving to Korea was a very smooth transition. I had a lot of help and support from Aubrey, who was very sweet and was always able to help straight away when I had a worry, question or concern! Teaching here now has allowed for me to change my lifestyle for the better. I’ve experienced so many new foods, sites and made loads of life long friends! I used to have a voice in the back of my head that told me to not do it, but I’m glad I decided to not listen to it because moving to Korea to teach is probably one of the best things I’ll have ever done in my entire life!

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TravelBud responded to this review2022-11-22 05:19:36

Teacher Zoyaa, Thank you kindly for sharing your South Korean Teach Abroad experience thus far! Just over a year ago, you enrolled in our program full of excitement and anticipation for your upcoming journey. It has been an absolute joy to see that excitement grow as your departure date neared and to watch your South Korean adventure come to fruition! I am so glad that you did not listen to the voice in your head telling you not to move forward with this opportunity, and instead challenged yourself to embark on a life-changing experience that will bring you unforgettable adventures, push you to grow in ways you haven't imagined, and provide you with memories to be cherished for a lifetime. Enjoy every moment, Zoyaa! Kind regards, Aubrey

The most wonderful experience!

by: Tierney O'Kelly - United KingdomProgram: Paid Teaching Program in South Korea with TravelBud
10

Moving to another country can be daunting regardless of how adventurous you may consider yourself. I have travelled before, however, moving to South Korea to teach felt particularly scary! I am so glad that I chose to use TravelBud to support my move, and I can honestly say I’m not sure I would’ve been able to get here without them! From the first email I sent to enquire about the opportunity the support has been endless. I first contacted Kim regarding my thoughts and feelings about teaching abroad as I hadn’t yet graduated university and it was a tumultuous time given Covid. Kim was a fantastic mentor and guide as she discussed her own experiences with me and helped me to make a decision on where I might want to go. After this she helped me to prepare my documents, and was so understanding of my (often) late responses given that I was completing my degree. I have a tendency to be rather unorganised, however, Kim and Enzo were both incredibly patient and sent me helpful reminders to gather my documents to send off to Korea. One aspect of TravelBud that I found incredibly beneficial for me was that I didn’t have to search for a school that fit my criteria, they did it all for me. They were both so helpful in preparing me for my interviews, and they sent me many examples of questions that I might be asked. I felt so prepared for my interviews and never felt as though I was having to go in blind. It can be incredibly difficult to manoeuvre all of the documents, and interviews, and time-zones, so having somebody that could guide me definitely helped a lot. The most difficult aspect of preparation for my move was the anticipation! I have truly enjoyed my time out here, and I can’t advise the move to go and teach abroad enough. During the week I work with the most amazing children, who have taught me as much as I have taught them. They have such big hearts, and I adore being their teacher. Then I get the wonderful opportunity to travel and experience South Korea on the weekends (which I have taken full advantage of!). From spending days on the beautiful beaches down south in Busan and Yeosu, to traversing the beautiful and dystopian city streets of Seoul, every weekend has been packed with something to do. Perhaps the highlight of my time here so far has been this ability to travel around the country so easily and so comfortably. One of my favourite places has been a small city named Jinju that I stumbled upon whilst finding new places to visit on my weekends. Most recently I attended the lantern festival in Jinju which lined the palace gardens and river with the most beautiful painted lanterns. Despite trying to see somewhere new every weekend, I still feel like I have so much more to discover, and I look forward to each new adventure! With more and more adventures to go on every weekend, and a Christmas trip to Tokyo in the works, I truly cannot stress what an amazing opportunity and experience this has been. I also have to give thanks to TravelBud, Kim, and Enzo for the support that guided and helped me be able to take this massive step and have the best year experiencing all of these amazing things! If you’re even considering the prospects of teaching in South Korea, my advice would absolutely be to do it, and make your life easier, do it with the help of a company like TravelBud!

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TravelBud responded to this review2022-11-04 18:53:20

Dear Teacher Tierney, Thank you for sharing your experience both pre-departure and currently, whilst you are in-country. I am so thrilled that your students have such a wonderful teacher. From our first call and throughout this experience, you have been kind and open to experiencing all that the journey has to offer, challenges, and all. I will never forget our first call when you went into teacher mode demonstrating how to pronounce your name and that still sticks with me every time I see your name in my inbox:) I have no doubt that your students will continue to teach you new things about the world and yourself, that is part of the joy of being a teacher. We teach and impart knowledge and we learn simultaneously. Oh, Jinju! I can 100% relate to that amazing lantern festival and city. You should check out the Seoul lantern festival too. Jinju was one of my highlights during my time in Korea, ending that experience with the elaborate fireworks at the end of the festival was definitely one of the many moments where you think, ‘wow, is this really my life right now?!' Continue embracing all that this journey has to offer and all the adventure that comes with it. I will always be an email or call away if you ever want to chat. Best regards, Kim

Chuseok Day in my Kindergarten AcademyJinju Lantern FestivalBukcheon Hanok Village in Seoul

Best 4 years of my life!

by: Jessica Geffen - South AfricaProgram: Paid Teaching Program in South Korea with TravelBud
9

TravelBud was the saving grace to my travels abroad. After getting in contact with them in 2016 after I had completed my degree - they helped me with every little thing that I needed from the very beginning of initial questions right until I was actually in Korea and at my school. They were professional, prompt with responses, and incredibly friendly with every conversation that we shared. I would recommend TravelBud as the company that you choose to help you to get abroad. They made the whole experience stress-free and easy. Truly the best 4 years of my life!

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TravelBud responded to this review2022-10-20 01:24:01

Jessica- thank you so much for your lovely review. It truly warms my heart that your time in Korea was such a memorable chapter of your life and that TravelBud got to be a part of it. I know (and you know!) how daunting it can be to take the leap, put your faith in a team of people and head overseas- but with reviews like yours, you may just give someone the courage to do the same. I'm so pleased that our team was able to help make your journey a successful one- but I hope you know that YOU and your positive attitude made it the success it was. Warm Regards, Saskia

children and teacher at a park
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Program Details

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Locations

  • South Korea

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Education

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Teach Duration:
  • 1 Year

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • Kiwi
  • Australian
  • Canadian
  • American

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Welcome Dinner

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat

Salary & Compensation

$1600 to $1750 (USD) Monthly Salary End-of-contract bonus equivalent to monthly salary Flight Reimbursement Free Furnished Studio Apartment Paid T...

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume
  • Online Application

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