Can I get higher pay because I have a Master degree / teaching diploma / TESOL?
Top of Page You cannot automatically expect more pay just because you have a TESOL qualification or a masters degree. As far as immigration is concerned there is no expectation for you to have a TEFL or TESOL qualification to gain a job in Korea. Many applicants often waste a lot of time and money buying Internet TESOL courses that are not applicable or needed. However, if you have completed an internationally well-recognised TESOL qualification and have relevant teaching experience, then you may be able to negotiate a higher pay rate. Some hogwons (schools) don’t even take notice of the type of degree. It does not matter if it is a BA or a MA, just that you have a university qualification! Most schools need a general conversational teacher (70% of schools). While other schools may be trying to ‘impress’ the parents and want to promote the skill of the teacher as beneficial to the students. These schools may pay more and may only hire highly qualified people. We work with one such acad
