Paid TEFL Internship in South Korea

Paid TEFL Internship in South Korea

This Internship at a Glance

• Online TEFL Course (120-hours) including lesson planning
• Teach and travel in South Korea
• 12-month teaching internship
• One-way flight reimbursement
• Free Accommodation
• Orientation and support throughout
• Group size of up to 50+ interns
• US$1700-$1900 (£1,200-£1350) monthly salary during teaching (2.0-2.3 million South Korean Won)
• US$1700-$1900 (£1,200-£1350) bonus on completion (2.0-2.3 million South Korean Won)

About your Internship

If you like the idea of getting paid to teach and travel, whilst exploring a stunning new country – our Paid South Korea TEFL Internship is right up your street! Spend 12 unforgettable months exploring everything South Korea has to offer from vibrant, bustling cities to lush mountainous national parks and emerald green forests all while getting real teaching experience!

During your Internship, you’ll earn an amazing salary which is yours to spend as you wish. With safe, clean accommodation included, we’ll take away the hassle and cost of sorting somewhere to live! Plus, with your teaching placement sorted for you, visa help, ongoing in-country support and an online cultural orientation, you’ll have everything sorted for you, leaving you free to focus on the fun bits!

The beauty of our Internships is that we organise everything for you – from getting TEFL qualified to sorting free accommodation, we’ve got your back!!

Before you hop onto that plane, we’ll make sure you’re fully prepared with our UK Government regulated, and US Government approved TEFL course, Internship Preparation Course, and Teaching in South Korea course designed for your internship.

You’ll also benefit from full support before and during your internship through our dedicated Customer Support Team and our trusty in-country partners. Our in-country partners, Xplore Asia will be there for you every step of the way. From visa guidance and flight assistance, to training and full job support. If you need anything, they’ll be there to help you!

Our support doesn’t end when the internship’s over. Although it’s not something you want to think about now, you may want to come back home! We’ll be there post-internship to offer further guidance, or other travel opportunities.

Start dates are generally January, March, May, July. August and October. These will be confirmed with you upon acceptance on the internship.

Your role as a TEFL Teacher consists of:

• Teaching the school children engaging English lessons
• Creating lesson plans, resources and marking
• Conversing with the schoolchildren in English
• 40 working hours per week (23-30 of which are teaching contract time)
• Becoming everyone’s favourite new teacher!

Let’s talk money!

You’ll be earning a salary of £1,200-1,350 per month, what you do with your salary is completely up to you. We know we’d be spending ours on one of the year-round festivals South Korea has to offer or hit up one of the world famous K-pop concerts.

Where will you be placed?

The Internship will take place in amazing destinations across South Korea, including Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon, Daegu and Busan. Our dedicated and experienced in-country partners will match you with the most suitable school and accommodation. With over 27 years’ experience of sending TEFLers abroad, you can rest assured that the accommodation and schools we select have been given our expert seal of approval!

Course Breakdown

• Online TEFL Course (120-hours) including lesson planning
• Teaching in South Korea Course
• Internship Preparation Course
• Orientation

To ensure that you are fully prepared to embark on your TEFL Internship, we've included additional training as part of your Internship.

Teaching in South Korea Course

• As part of this course you’ll build on the TEFL skills you gained in your 120 Hour TEFL Course and learn how to effectively teach English to South Korean students, including why Koreans need English, what the education system in South Korea is like, beliefs about English. Plus, you’ll also learn about visas, qualifications, and salaries in South Korea.

Internship Preparation Course

• Classroom Behaviour Course - learn how to effectively manage pupil behaviour in your TEFL classroom with our Classroom Behaviour Course. From making a strong first impression, and creating a positive learning environment to working with children with Special Education Needs and managing conflict - you'll be a behaviour expert by the end of this course.
• Confidence Building Course - we know how daunting it can be taking your first steps into the TEFL classroom as a newly qualified teacher, that's why we've included this specialist course to give your confidence the boost it needs.
• Writing Travel Blogs Course - whether you want to make some extra money, start a new hobby, or make your Instagram followers green with envy, this course will teach you how to write high-quality blogs and is a great skill to have as an English teacher.

Inclusions

Interns must have a native or near-native level of English to enrol and be aged between 21 and 35 years old. Interns must also have a Bachelor's degree qualification and a passport from either the UK, SA, USA, IRE, CA, AU, or NZ. Interns must have no criminal record, be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, be in good health (must be confirmed with health check before departure), and have no visible tattoos. Interns need to be in a good financial position - able to pay for the internship before travel and cover additional expenses, e.g. flights, insurance, legalisation costs, visas and bills, before the first pay check is received. Interns will receive a full refund if their application is rejected by our overseas partners (XploreAsia).

Additional requirements Level 3 120 Hour Course:

You will be registered with the Awarding Organisation once you have confirmed the following:

• The learner taking the course has confirmed their formal name and date of birth
• The first payment instalment has been taken (where relevant)
• You have completed the course introduction

Minimum Age restriction

21-35

Average completion timeframe

12 months

Placement or Practical required

No placement or practical organisation required. The internship is organised by our partners (XploreAsia) on successful application.

If placement or practical required, when?

Arranged with overseas team

Is Membership Required?

No Membership

Additional requirements

Learners will need a desktop PC or a laptop to complete the course. iPads and/or mobile phones are not suitable.

Certification Timeframe

Learners can expect to receive their eCertificate within 4 weeks of passing their course. Printed certificates are ordered separately (fees apply) and are delivered within 2 months of being ordered.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Our TEFL course incorporates quizzes, real TEFL examples, and videos to help you learn. 

You will have to undertake a final assessment to receive your qualification.

Gatehouse Awards

Once you’ve passed this course, you will gain the Gatehouse Awards Level 3 TEFL Diploma (RQF) (Ofqual qualification code = 603/0150/8).

Recognised by employers around the world.

Gatehouse Awards Ltd is a leading awarding body recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, England (Ofqual). They also have a significant international presence providing language testing services.

Am I eligible?

• To be a fluent English speaker
• To be aged between 21-35 (exceptions on a case-by-case basis)
• Hold a bachelor's degree & passport from the UK, South Africa, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand
• No criminal record
• In good health
• No visible tattoos
• You must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated
• Full payment will be required before you travel

You do not need…

• Prior teaching experience
• To know a second language

Acceptance onto the internship is subject to review of your application by XploreAsia. They will review your application and accept based on eligibility criteria. Once accepted the XploreAsia team will arrange interviews with schools and will arrange up to 3 interviews for you. If you are not accepted by a school or choose not to accept the offered placement the XploreAsia team are not obliged to arrange further interviews.

Terms and Conditions can be found here.

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