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Cindy Said:
How many sealed transcripts should I order to get a job teaching English in South Korea?We Answered:
You will need no less then two transcripts, sealed and signed across the seal on the back. I had mine rejected because the secretary didn't do this.I've been teaching here almost three years now and I keep four extras on hand, because you never know when you might have to find a new job.
Alberto Said:
How hard is it to get a job teaching in Korea?We Answered:
Having a masters, depending on where your from, you'd be looking at a VERY quick job placement. You should teach adults, as funny as it may sound. But with almost any person I know with a masters started out teaching adults, and after a year moved up to a Public School/University. Post your information on www.worknplay.co.kr, or www.daveseslcafe.com. With a masters degree, you should get no less than 2.5-3.0 million won per month, kick***housing, and all the other benefits. After a good year, you'll be able to teach in a public school. You might even be able to get a position now, if a public school is still looking for a teacher they might be desperate and take someone without experience. (Korean experience anyways) Only accept a position in Seoul, Busan, or Daegu. That's where all the money is, and the housing is great...in most cases anyways.Aaron Said:
What is the best recruiting company to use for English teaching in Korea?We Answered:
I heard good things about GEPIK from ESL teachers (also EPIK). On the website it says they provide housing, but I'm assuming it's almost like a dorm or studio type housing. Check out the website:http://www.bopkorea.com/jobs/pop.htm
you might also wanna look at these, too
http://expacked.wordpress.com/tag/gepik/
http://gepikteachers.wetpaint.com/?t=ano…
Bernice Said:
Are there teaching jobs in Korea or Japan than do not require a bachelors degree?We Answered:
To teach English in JAPAN:Depends on where you teach English in Japan, but most of the public schools require a bachelor degree (not even AS degree).
If you teach at a tutorial type of school, they may not really care about it. But if you have only a high school diploma, it is going to be a bit hard for you to get a teaching job in Japan.
I guess Korea have the same type of standard as far as the educational requirements.
Harvey Said:
Any info on S. Korea teaching jobs?We Answered:
I've looked over the other answers and all are quite good. Just a couple of things I wanted to add or emphasize:1) Korea is an exceedingly safe country. There is very, very little crime and street crime is virtually unheard of (though you should still practice common sense). Seoul (including its suburbs) is the world's second largest city and easily one of its safest.
2) The water is perfectly safe to drink (you didn't ask this, but I hear it a lot)
The biggest issues that I, as an American, have faced are food and toiletries. As for food, Koreans eat (surprise!) mostly Korean food. Korean food can be very nice, but westerners (North Americans in particular) are used to a variety of cuisines and eating at Korean restaurants all the time can become a bit monotonous. The way of getting around this is weekend trips to the big expat neighborhoods of Itaewon (Itaewon Subway Station on the #6 line) and Hongdae (Hongik University Station on the #2 line) where you can get all types of food. The Korean take on Chinese food isn't always to westerners' tastes so if you're a lemon chicken junkie (like me), PM me as I have a couple of recommendations in my neighborhood (close to a subway station in the southwest corner of the city).
For toiletries, some things, like hand lotion and toilet paper are pretty much universal. Other things like antiperspirant, fluoride toothpaste and western over the counter meds are not. For these, you just about HAVE to schlep from time to time to Itaewon. There are foreigners' markets there that sell all the necessaries (again, if you need directions, just pm me - I'm more than happy to help).
Expenses: most employers pay for all the teacher's rent and utilities and also normally supply a free meal (or two) while the teacher is at work. This makes Seoul (and its expensive reputation) a pretty cheap place to live overall.