Teaching English

Overview

Many Americans have enjoyed their teaching experiences in Korea; others have encountered problems.  The key to happy and fruitful employment as a language instructor in Korea is to be employed by a reputable school and to negotiate a well-written contract before leaving the U.S.  We advise anyone considering accepting an English teaching job in Korea to carefully review the terms of the contract regarding working and living conditions.  It would also be useful to ask for references from persons familiar with the institution, especially American former and current employees.

The KOTESOL teacher's association is a good source for up-to-date information on teaching in Korea.  Information about this group can be found at their website