Korea Teacher Exchange Program Details

Long Term Program to Teach English in Korea

Qualifications of Teachers

There are three different qualification levels. However, all teachers and administrators will need to provide English instruction to Korean students and must have at least a bachelor's degree:

• Recent college graduates (At least June 2009)
• Certified teachers that are currently teaching or have recently-retired
• Educational administrators, such as Human Resources staff, Assistant Principals, etc.

General Work Conditions

Conditions will vary depending on the specific school in Korea where you will work. Please use the information below as a general guideline and not a guarantee.

• Period of Employment
  One-Year Contract. You will receive a Korean E-2 visa that expires after 12 months. This is often renewable based upon an agreement between you and your school. Schools offer classes year-round, with some short seasonal breaks.
• Salary
  From one million seven hundred thousand Won to two million Won per month. (2,000,000 Won - 2,300,000 Won) This is approximately $2,000 to $2,300 per month. Visit this website to find the current exchange rate: http://finance.yahoo.com/currency?u
• Income Tax
  Income tax and retirement taxes will be deducted from your salary according to Korean tax laws. (Currently 4-8%- graduated and depending on salary.) During your residence in Korea , you will not be liable for U.S. income tax.
• Airfare
  A one-way economy class ticket to Korea will be provided. If you complete your one-year contract, the school will pay for your return ticket.
• Schedule
  Monday through Friday, Approximately 25 to 30 hours per week.
• Class Size
  8-12 students per class. You will have your own classroom.
• Housing
  The School will provide furnished living accommodations.
• Medical Insurance
  You will be covered by medical benefits under the Korean Insurance Union - 50% paid by the employer and 50% by the teacher. Payments will be made by deductions from your salary.

Curriculum

Curriculum detail and activity guide will be provided after you are accepted.

Procedure

1. Complete and submit an online application
2. Fax or email resume, passport, and all documents required for visa application (see list below).
   ** A final decision and acceptance for the program cannot be made until all information is received by Teachers Council. Please provide your documents by faxing to 410-990-4419 or e-mailing them to info@teacherscouncil.com.
3. Telephone Interview and final decision by TC.
4. Your US Passport Application must be submitted immediately, if it is not current or otherwise unavailable.
5. Upon final acceptance from TC, you are required to provide to TC a deposit of $45. This deposit is used for filing your Korean E2 Visa Application. If the visa application is not filed for any reason, your deposit will be refunded in full.
6. Teachers Council completes a Korean E-2 Visa Application on your behalf.
7. Start Instruction - Date to be set by school.

Documents Required for Visa Application

1. Bachelor's degree
2. Official transcript
3. Employment contract (TC will provide this)
4. Documents regarding establishment of school (TC will provide this)
5. Notarized letter of personal reference
6. Criminal background check
7. Applicant's Health Statement (Download Here)
8. Consul's Checklist for E-2 Applicant (Download Here)

Korean Embassy in the U.S.

Maryland, Virginia or Washington D.C.
2320 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.
Washington. D.C. 20008 U.S.A.
Tel:(202) 939-5661

Korean Consulates in the U.S.

Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
460 Park Ave., 5th Fl. New York, NY 10022
Tel:(212) 752-1700

Colorado, Northern California, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming
3500 Clay Street San Francisco, CA 94118
Tel:(415) 921-2251

Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, South California
3243 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tel:(213) 385-9300

New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont
One Gateway Center, Suite 251, 300 Washington Street Newton, MA 02458
Tel:(617) 641-2830

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
NBC Tower, 455 North City Front Plaza Dr. Chicago, IL 60611
Tel:(312) 822-9485

Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
2033 Sixth Ave., #1125 Seattle, WA 98121
Tel: (206) 441-1011

Arkansas, Canal Zone, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas
Suite 1250 Three Post Oak Central Building 1990 Post Oak Blvd. Houston, Texas 77056
Tel: (713) 961-0186