Paid TEFL Internship in South Korea
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- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 31st January
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 31st January
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.
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
- 120 Hour TEFL Course
- Teaching in South Korea Course
- Internship Preparation Course
- 12 months teaching internship - run by our trusted partners
- Advice & pre-departure preparation
- Visa support
- Support in arranging airport pick-up & transfers to school (cost approx. £50-£80)
- Orientation - run online prior to departure
- Korean language lessons
- Accommodation
- 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)
- Paid holidays (5 days in a 12 month contract), plus public holidays
- One-way flight reimbursement on arrival
- Ongoing in-country support
- Academic support and advice on future employment
What's not included?
- Flights
- Flights (only one-way reimbursed)
- Visas, visa administration fees, apostille and courier fees
- Airport transfers (approx. £50-£80)
- Police check - please consult your national police (not local police)
- Budget approximately £1700 to cover you in your first month before your first salary gets paid
- Utility bills (approx. £120 a month)
- Medical check-up on arrival, approx. £100
- Travel insurance (50% of medical health insurance is covered by the school)

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
Terms and Conditions can be found here.
Enrolment Dates
- November 2022 to November 2023
- January 2023 to January 2023
- February 2023 to February 2023
- March 2023 to March 2024
- April 2023 to April 2024
- May 2023 to May 2024
- June 2023 to June 2024
- July 2023 to July 2024
- August 2023 to August 2024
- September 2023 to September 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 31st January
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 31st January
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.
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
- 120 Hour TEFL Course
- Teaching in South Korea Course
- Internship Preparation Course
- 12 months teaching internship - run by our trusted partners
- Advice & pre-departure preparation
- Visa support
- Support in arranging airport pick-up & transfers to school (cost approx. £50-£80)
- Orientation - run online prior to departure
- Korean language lessons
- Accommodation
- 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)
- Paid holidays (5 days in a 12 month contract), plus public holidays
- One-way flight reimbursement on arrival
- Ongoing in-country support
- Academic support and advice on future employment
What's not included?
- Flights
- Flights (only one-way reimbursed)
- Visas, visa administration fees, apostille and courier fees
- Airport transfers (approx. £50-£80)
- Police check - please consult your national police (not local police)
- Budget approximately £1700 to cover you in your first month before your first salary gets paid
- Utility bills (approx. £120 a month)
- Medical check-up on arrival, approx. £100
- Travel insurance (50% of medical health insurance is covered by the school)

Assessment
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.
Qualifications
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
Terms and Conditions can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Enrolment Dates
- November 2022 to November 2023
- January 2023 to January 2023
- February 2023 to February 2023
- March 2023 to March 2024
- April 2023 to April 2024
- May 2023 to May 2024
- June 2023 to June 2024
- July 2023 to July 2024
- August 2023 to August 2024
- September 2023 to September 2024















