Job Detail

Location: : Seoul, Seoul, Korea South
Company: : TESOL Training International
Type: : Full Time
Shift: : First Shift (Day)
Career Level: : Native English Speaker ( with Degree / with TESOL / TEFL Certificate)
Positions: : 30
Experience: : Fresh
Gender: : No Preference
Degree: : Bachelors
Apply Before: : Jul 01, 2026

Job Description

TESOL Training international (TTI) is a new EPIK provider for Korean Public Schools accross Korea.  

What are the Requirements for EPIK

To teach English in South Korea through the EPIK program, you will need a Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university, a clean criminal background check, and to meet all visa requirements for an E-2 or F-4 visa. 

EPIK Requirements

  • BA Degree or above (from an accredited college or University)
  • Native English speaker with citizenship from either Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, or Ireland) 
  • Clean Criminal Background Check (CRC)
  • Meet all visa requirements for an E-2 or F-4 visa
  • TEFL/TESOL/CELTA Certificate, BA or MA in Education, or a teaching license. Teachers with 20+ hours of in-person practicum are preferred
  • NOTE: Applicants with interest in teaching English in Busan must have 50+ hours of in-person practicum hours with his/her TEFL course
  • With competitive salaries and great benefits like healthcare, paid vacation, flight reimbursement, and provided housing, the EPIK program offers some of the best teaching positions in the country.

Before deciding if the EPIK Program is the right fit for you, make sure you meet all the requirements to apply. 

The application process can be a bit extensive, so make sure to check out what is required for the EPIK application, Also, EPIK teachers begin their teaching assignments in Korea in either September or March. Applications must be submitted between Feb-July for the September start date and between Aug-Jan for the March start date.

Step Details Timeline.
   
1 Applicants submit an application directly to INX Academy dab TESOL Training International.    Feb – Jul.    Aug – Jan.
2 Applicants who have passed the initial application screening stage will be invited to online interview with EPIK.    Apr – Jul    Oct – Jan
3 Applicants who successfully pass the interview will need to prepare and submit their required documents directly to EPIK or to their associated partner organization for screening and review.    Apr – Jul    Oct – Jan
4 Applicants who submit all required documents correctly will have their application recommended to either a metropolitan or provincial office of education. The offices of education will review the application and make a final decision on a submitted application.    Apr – Jul    Oct – Jan
5 Applicants who have been selected by an office of education will receive documents necessary for applying for their necessary visa.    Jun – Jul    Dec – Jan
6 Applicants will apply and obtain the necessary visa for teaching in Korea at their local Korean embassy or consulate.    Jul – Aug    Jan – Feb
7 Applicants will arrange a flight into Korea.    Jul – Aug    Jan – Feb
Applicants will be picked-up at the airport and led to orientation.    Late Aug    Late Feb
8 Applicants will attend a mandatory EPIK orientation.    Late Aug    Late Feb
9 Applicants who complete orientation will begin their contracts.     Late Aug     Late Feb

*This is a general reference and expected dates and details are subject to change.

Feel Free to contact us at 619-291-3304 x 3

Benefits

EPIK Pay Scale (as of Spring 2024 intake)

Offices of Education are not currently hiring level 3 applicants. As such, all applicants MUST qualify for at least a level 2 on the pay scale BEFORE signing the final contract.

Please be aware that the pay scale for each region is set by the regional Offices of Education, not by the NIIED nor the EPIK Office.

 
Level Requirements Monthly Pay (million KRW)
Gyeongbuk Gangwon Jeonbuk Chungnam Gyeongnam Sejong
Jeonnam
Chungbuk
Jeju
Busan
Incheon
Daegu
Daejeon
Gwangju
Ulsan
Gyeonggi
1+

After 2 consecutive years as Level 1 with the renewing province

2.8 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.5
1

2 years of full-time teaching experience + oneof the following:
  -Bachelor’s degree in Education / major in Teaching, TESOL, Second Language Studies, or Education
  -Master's degree in Education / major in Teaching, TESOL, Second Language Studies, or Education
  -Teacher's license
  -TEFL/TESOL or CELTA certificate
OR

After 1 year as a Level 2+ with the renewing province

2.6 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.3
2+

1 year of full-time teaching experience + oneof the following:
  -Bachelor’s degree in Education / major in Teaching, TESOL, Second Language Studies, or Education
  -Teacher's license
  -TEFL/TESOL or CELTA certificate
OR

Master's degree in any discipline with a Bachelor's degree in Education / major in Teaching, TESOL, Second Language Studies, or Education
OR

Master's degree in Education / major in Teaching, TESOL, Second Language Studies, or Education with a Bachelor's degree in any discipline
OR

After 1 year as a Level 2 with the renewing province

2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.2
2

Bachelor's degree in Education / major in Teaching, TESOL, Second Language Studies, or Education
OR

Bachelor's degree in any discipline + TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate
OR

Bachelor's degree in any discipline + Teacher's License

2.35 2.35 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.1
3

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

2.1 2.1 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.05

 * The amount of provincial pay varies depending on the location within the POE and the number of schools taught.
 * A Juris Doctor is equivalent to a non-Education Master's degree.

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