Location
  • South Korea
    • Seoul
    • Busan
    • Gwangju
Length
26 - 52 weeks
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School

Program Details

Qualifications
  • Bachelor in any field
Job Type
Government
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School
Housing
Apartment
Weekly Classroom Hours
22
Age Min.
20
Age Max
62

Pricing

Salary / Benefits
Salary is 2,200,000 to 2,950,000 depending on your resume and the location you teach in South Korea. Tax is income tax-free for certain nationalities.

Benefits include
Rent-free single furnished apartment near your school
• 300,000 won one-time settlement allowance
• Round-trip airfare allowance of 2,600,000 won
• 26 working days paid vacation + 15 national holidays (7 weeks in total)
• Medical contributions
• Pension contributions
• 1 month salary bonus on completion of contract
• Sick paid leave allowance
• Special leave allowance
• Korean co-teacher to assist with your classes

As a Korean Horizons Teacher, you will also receive :
1. Airport pickup, hotel for 1 evening & transport to the education office / school
2. Introduction pack (including a Travel Adapter, a Stanley Vacuum Mug & other goodies)
3. Order anything you like using our interest-free Supermarket credit service from any online Korean store & pay us back once you get paid your salary.

Throughout your time – whilst applying; during applying – and after you are here – we will be available to support you and be there for you.
Price Details
We are financed by the South Korean government to recruit you. Therefore, our services are completely free to you - you should never pay for recruitment services for teaching positions in South Korea.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Meals Travel Insurance Visa
Jan 10, 2023
Mar 04, 2023
125 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

We are the official recruitment agency of the EPIK program and we are here to assist you with the employment process. And after all, that's why it is good to come to a recruitment agency. We provide a safety net for you. Apply direct to an educational institution and you are on your own!

If you are having problems with your school... Or you need some information or help, you can contact us and we will provide you with some advice... You might not always like it, but it will be the truth. And that's really our philosophy: to provide you with a completely trustworthy service, right from the initial phase of introducing you to the education office, to making sure that you are content with your teaching position and if there's anything you need we will always be available.

Please search the internet and see what others say about us.

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Program Highlights

  • Travel Around South Korean & Learn About the Exciting Asian Culture
  • Learn Korean and stand apart from your peers
  • Work with EPIK and add value to your Resume - be recognized by future employers
  • Start dates Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec
  • 2.6m in Flights provided, 7 weeks vacation and rent-free single furnished apartment

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Program Reviews

4.96 Rating
based on 202 reviews
  • 5 rating 95.54%
  • 4 rating 4.46%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Benefits 4.9
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.85
  • Facilities 4.9
  • Safety 5
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Nompilo
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great programme and wonderful agent

I had always loved English as a language and a discipline however my interest in it felt very displaced.When i discovered EPIK I just knew it was for people like me.I am an EPIK teacher now in WANDO JEOLLANAM-NDO but i would have not done it without Korean Horizon(Alistair).He did the most from day one of my application to the day i met him at the hotel lobby to go meet the EPIK staff.It has been by far the greatest experiences of my life.I am so happy I found ALISTAIR.I would encourage everyone

Pros
  • Good way to travel and be integrated in a totally different lifestyle
  • Great assistance from the program,you will never feel alone
  • Actually everything about EPIK is great
Cons
  • Being alone in another country for the 1st days is not easy but you will pull through
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Torrel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Epik through Korean Horizons

Applying for the Epik program through Korean Horizons is honestly the best decision you can ever make!!! This whole process of relocating to another country for a job is a lot of work. And to have someone on your team looking out for you eases the process along!!! Also someone to answer all your possible questions!!!! Because trust me, you’ll have plenty and no question is too big or too small.

I’ve heard from close friends how going through this has changed them. And I’m hoping for the same for me lol!!

Pros
  • Superb support structure
  • Stellar benefits including a free place to live
  • Safety 10/10
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Heidi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

EPIK through Korean Horizons

Hi! To everyone considering teaching in Korea through the EPIK program I heavily recommend going through Korean Horizons.
The support the agency gave me throughout my entire application was phenomenal: from applying to EPIK, interviewing, sorting out the necessary documents, general inquiries, down to arriving in Korea and getting to orientation successfully; Korean Horizons helped every step of the way.
Their help made my application and success seamless and as pain-free as it could possibly be.

I ended up in a rural town in Gyeongsangbuk-do. However, don't let the word 'rural' scare you from the job. While the town does not have everything a major city would, living here is very comfortable and beautiful. There are plenty of restaurants, clothing stores, convenience stores and friendly people that make staying here very nice. I've only been here a couple days and I already feel welcome and at home (of course with the help of the other EPIK teachers who took me under their wing when I arrived).

The only flaw I can think of when it comes to the EPIK program so far is that if you have a strong preference for where you live, you might find yourself disappointed. You do not really get a choice in your placement - you can give your preferences but that does not necessarily mean that will happen; especially if you want to live in a major city. However, fret not. Public transport here is affordable and accessible so traveling and weekend get-aways are definitely on the cards if you end up in an area you wouldn't have preferred to have been placed.

I would love to write more but as of now I have only been here a couple days. On a final note I would like to say that everyone is welcoming and kind - the teachers at my school, the other EPIK teachers in the area as well as the orientation staff. Genuinely one of the best experiences of my life so far! I hope you can have a great experience too if you decide to give this a shot.

Pros
  • Very friendly and helpful people
  • Everything is very beautiful and well kept
  • A stress free experience
Cons
  • The food at orientation was not very good...
  • Apartments are dirty on arrival - be prepared to buy cleaning materials day 1
  • Living in a rural area can be difficult if you don't speak korean
3 people found this review helpful.
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Alexander
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

EPIK review

I believe that coming to a new country not knowing anything that there has to be a support system. My recruiter Alistair was very accomidating and understanding about any problems I had. He also responded to any questions in a timley and proffesional manner. To anyone who has doubts about coming to a new country and teaching English, I say do it. I have not been here for more than a few weeks but I believe my life has changed for a better experience. Embrace and soak up everything because there is a whole world, it's just waiting for you to see it.

Pros
  • The free housing
  • accomidations when first arrived
Cons
  • small lack of cordination when arrived
2 people found this review helpful.
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Rosemary Mbali
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Epik KH review

First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude to Alistair for all of his help and advice. If you're considering moving to South Korea, Korean Horizon is the best recruitment firm to engage with. In the beginning when you apply with Alistair, he could be difficult with the lesson plans, but in all honesty, he is just trying to get you the job.If you're thinking about coming to South Korea to teach English and you want to make sure that Korean Horizon or Alistair is the right fit for you, then this is the information you might be looking for, KH is 100% the best.

Pros
  • Get to work with Alistair
  • Corrects lesson plan
  • Provides support
Cons
  • Non e
1 person found this review helpful.
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Wendy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

the best of them al !

working with this agent made my application process smooth. i worked along Alistair, i called him father A on the low because of how much of a father he was during this process, he perfected my application and prepared me for the interview. everything was easy and he was there anytime to answer even the slightest of questions that i had. i am in South Korea right now because of the help and step by step guidance that i got from korean horizon. i am highly grateful and out of words for how much they have helped me, for free !

Pros
  • its Free
  • they covered our hotel fees for the first month in Korea
2 people found this review helpful.
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Jade
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Korean Horizons Help You Through It ALL

Alistair was great at helping me through the whole EPIK process! He made sure I was prepared with my application and interview. He also made sure I was all set before arriving in South Korea. Korean Horizons has a great online community that is very helpful when it comes to information about preparing for interviews. I am grateful for the helping hand that got me here. I am most grateful for the community and friends I have met through Korean Horizons. I am now lucky enough to be able to start my journey officially as an EPIK teacher.

Pros
  • Great Supportive Online Community
  • Application Review
  • Interview Preparation
2 people found this review helpful.
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Wendy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best of the best

Working with Alistair/KH has been the best experience of my life. They made everything easy and they guided me on how to pass my interview and get the job 🥰💃 I’m highly grateful and happy to be in South Korea because of their amazing grace 🎉🎉 thank you so much and i hope other will get the same amazing and easy experience i got while working with you.

I’m currently in south korea and got placement in jeju💃 And I’m happy because i got what i requested for and everything is legit and easy. Thank you !

Questions & Answers

All of the positions we provide are full-time 12 month fixed term contracts. It's possible to renew each year.

Teaching experience is not required. 98% of all new teachers have no prior teaching experience. To apply, you need to have a bachelor. You need to have the commitment to complete the TEFL by your start date and you can apply without one. Hope that this information is useful.

Hey Paul - we did some research and it looks like the salary is controlled by the government, and there are pay grades. Appreciate the question, surely others are wondering too