🇰🇷 Teach English in Korea with EPIK | Apply Now for Spring 2026
Ready to start an exciting teaching adventure abroad? The English Program in Korea (EPIK), sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, places native English speakers in public schools throughout South Korea. Korvia Consulting is now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 intake (starting February 2026).
🧑🏫 What You’ll Do
As a Guest English Teacher (GET) through EPIK, you will:
Work in a public elementary, middle, or high school alongside a Korean co-teacher
Focus on improving students’ speaking and communication skills
Plan and deliver engaging English lessons
Help organize extracurricular English activities (e.g., camps, clubs)
Support cultural exchange and serve as a language and cultural ambassador
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, ~22 teaching hours/week
Regular hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
No weekends or night shifts
🎁 Benefits of EPIK
💰 Salary: ₩2.2M–₩2.7M/month
(Varies by qualifications & location. Rural positions often offer bonuses.)
🏠 Free Housing or Housing Allowance
✈️ Entry & Exit Allowance: ₩1.3M each (in lieu of flights)
🧑⚕️ Health Insurance: 50% covered by employer
🏖️ Paid Vacation: 18 working days + all national holidays
🎉 Severance Pay: One full month’s salary upon contract completion
🧑🏫 Orientation: 9-day paid orientation upon arrival
🌍 Nationwide Placement: Choose from urban cities to scenic rural areas
✅ Requirements
To be eligible for EPIK, applicants must:
Be a citizen of a native English-speaking country (USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa)
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (any major)
Have a clean national-level criminal background check
Hold a TEFL/TESOL certificate (100+ hrs) unless your degree is in Education
Be in good mental and physical health
Have interest in Korean culture and respect for Korean education values
🤝 Why Apply with Korvia?
Korvia Consulting is one of EPIK’s official partner agencies and a leader in ESL recruiting in Korea. We’ve helped thousands of teachers successfully start their teaching journey in Korea.
With Korvia, you’ll get:
✅ Personalized, step-by-step support from start to finish
✅ Help with document collection, interview preparation, and visa processing
✅ Ongoing support during your time in Korea
✅ Exclusive access to teaching resources and Korvia community events
✅ Priority placement and fast-track reapplication for returning teachers
We’ll be with you every step of the way—from your first question to your first classroom.
📩 Ready to Apply?
Submit your resume at www.korvia.com
Or email us at apply@korvia.com with the subject line “EPIK Spring 2026 Application”.
Let Korvia help you teach, travel, and thrive in Korea.
Website: https://www.korvia.com/
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