If you are considering a teaching career in Korea, there are some things you should know first. Do not fall into the trap of being mislead, because it can cost you lots of money and valuable time. Read today’s guest article about teaching jobs in Korea, and feel comfortable with your decision.

If you’re considering teaching ESL in South Korea, there are a few things that you should know before making your decision. It’s sometimes difficult to get accurate information. I will sum up some of the most important points for you hear. Then, when you decide to go to Korea, you’ll be confident in your decision.

1. You don’t need a TESOL Certificate

There are a lot of sites on the Net and businesses out there that will try to convince you to take a course to get certified to teach English as a Second Language. To clear up the misconceptions, you don’t need it! All you need to qualify to teach in South Korea is a 4-year degree (BA, BS etc…)

So, save your money. If you really want to take the course, it won’t hurt, but just know that even without it, you can get a great job. Before I went to South Korea for the first time, I had no idea what it took to qualify. I thought you had to be an actual teacher. Not so. Demand is high, and grads from all programs are welcome.

2. Never, ever pay a recruiter

There aren’t too many left out there, but there are still a few companies who will ask the teachers to pay a fee to find them a job. If you come across someone like this, say thanks, but see you later.

Here’s how it works: In South Korea, the demand for learning English is huge. It is continuing to increase. Koreans want to live and compete in the global economy, so they need to be able to communicate in English.

Therefore, there are lots of English language academies across the country that are in need of native English speakers such as yourself. So, they pay companies to find good employees for them. The schools pay the recruiter, not the teacher.
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