Korean Teacher Exchange Program
Resources for American Teachers

Below you will find various links to provide you with additional information or resources to assist you with your transition to teach in Korea .

Legal Resources

U.S. Department of State Guide to Teaching English in Korea - An in-depth resource provided by the U.S. Embassy in Seoul , Korea .

U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea - Official website of the US Embassy in South Korea

Visa Application Resources

Korean Visa Application - The form you will need to complete to apply for your Korean work visa.

Health Statement - You will need to complete this and submit it with your application.

Consul Checklist for E-2 Visa Application - If you are applying for our long-term program (E-2 Visa), then you will also need to complete this checklist.

Information About Korea

Life in Korea - General information about various topics related to living in Korea .

Cost of Living in Korea - A useful overview of the various costs you might expect in Korea .

Exchange Rates for Korean Won - The most current exchange rates can be found here. Updated daily.

Health Information About Korea from the CDC - A report from the US Center for Disease Control on various health issues related to traveling to Korea .

Learn Korean - Basic information about the Korean Language.

Learn Korean - More basic information about the Korean Language.

eLanguage School - Korea - Includes many free lessons that you can use to practice simple phrases and vocabulary.

Information About Teaching ESL (English as a Second Language)

UsingEnglish.com - Many ESL resources, such as worksheets and activity ideas.

ESL Quizzes - Free interactive English vocabulary quizzes. Includes some quizzes designed specifically for Korean students.

ESL Flow - Includes many, many links for ESL resources from all over the web.

Other Resources

Skype - Free software you can use for video-conferences or computer-to-computer conversations. This is highly recommended for contacting friends and family at home, since international rates are very expensive in Korea .