How do I get certified to teach English in Korea?

How To Get TEFL Certified

1. Step 1: Find Out If You’re Qualified. This should really be the first question you ask yourself before you even start the process of getting TEFL certified.
2. Step 2: Find A TEFL Program.
3. Step 3: Decide Between Online or On-Site.
4. Step 4: Sign Up!
5. Step 5: Complete The Course.

Do you need a certificate to teach English in Korea?

Can you teach English in Korea without a degree? Yes. Most jobs require teachers to have a bachelor’s degree in almost any subject; however, there are some schools that allow non-degree holders to teach (check out number five of our list below of the best jobs and programs for teaching English in Korea).

Which certificate is best for teaching English?

CELTA from Cambridge is a qualification for teaching English as a foreign language. It is the most widely recognised English teaching qualification in the world and the most often requested by employers; three out of four English language teaching jobs require a CELTA qualification*.

How do I get a TEFL Certificate?

How to get TEFL certification?

1. Research TEFL courses & create a plan to teach English abroad or online.
2. Enroll in 4-week intensive TEFL course in-person or online.
3. Or, take an 11-week part-time online TEFL course.
4. Job search – during or after your course.
5. Interview & accept TEFL job.

What do you need to teach English in Korea?

Many schools in Korea require teachers to possess a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification. An OISE TEFL certification from the OISE University of Toronto’s Faculty of Education can help you become a leading candidate for some of the top teaching jobs in Korea.

Which is the best company to teach English in South Korea?

Some recommended recruitment companies are: Footprints Recruiting, Reach To Teach, and Adventure Teaching. Most people begin teaching at universities once they’ve taught in South Korea for at least a year and have made contacts. However, if you have a master’s degree, you qualify for teaching at the university level.

Do you need TEFL certification to teach in South Korea?

If you want to teach in South Korea, Greenheart Travel will need your proof of a TEFL certification by your assigned application deadline. Please keep in mind that hiring Offices of Education highly prefer applicants with completed TEFL certifications and well-organized lesson plans over those who are still taking the course.

What does it mean to be a teacher in Korea?

Teachers who are hired to work at public schools work directly for the Korean Ministry of Education, teaching English to students and assisting their Korean co-teachers. The structured teaching schedule allows teachers to enjoy evenings and weekends off, giving teachers plenty of time to explore their surroundings.