General questions related to the experience of teaching English in Korea.
Of course you can! Previous full or part-time teaching experience is not a requirement by most ESL programs in Korea, however it can make you stick out from other applicants.
Public schools generally do not prefer individuals with tattoos. However if the tattoo is totally coverable the school may make an exception. Candidates have to agree though that their tattoos will be covered at all times during work and not be visible to students or faculty.
Having a co-teacher depends on what kind of position it is. Public school teaching programs in Korea are designed for the co-teaching relationship, however in private schools and private academies native English teachers will usually teach alone.
While bringing a gift is not mandatory, gift giving is a common part a Korean culture. Therefore if you would like to, we recommend that teachers bring an inexpensive small gift for their school such as tea, traditional cookies, or a small ornament.
Public school classes will range from 25-35 students while private academies will usually have less than 12 students per class.
Each school will inform the exact arrival date to a teacher. It is usually 1~3 days before the contract start date as you will move in a house after the current NET moves out.
As new teachers will not know the textbook series they will be using or the set curriculum, Korvia recommends that all teachers prepare an introduction powerpoint presentation about themselves. This presentation should be between 3-5 minutes long and be visually appealing as age as well as English comprehension will range from school to school and [...]
Yes, in fact Korvia recommends it. Even if your smartphone is not compatible with a Korean carrier's SIM, you will be able to use it at the various locations around your city that have free wifi.
Yes. This is called remittance and can be set up once you arrive and choose a bank. To be able to set up remittance, please bring your home bank's SWIFT code, your account number and routing number, and your bank's corporate headquarters address and contact information.
