Do I need to complete any ESL training courses to obtain a teaching position in Korea?
You are not required to enroll and complete any formal ESL training courses in order to obtain a Conversational English Teaching position in South Korea. However, any formal training courses completed will give you an edge when school directors are reviewing your profile. We recommend the GLOBAL TESOL course if you are looking for an internationally recognized preparation course. If you have any specific questions concerning training courses please contact the appropriate institution offering the course.
Unlike many Asian countries, having an ESL teaching certification (i.e. TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, etc.) is not a mandatory requirement for teaching English in South Korea. Note: Having an ESL certificate will sometimes give you an edge when school directors are reviewing your profile. Additionally, some of the public school programs will offer you a higher salary if you have an ESL certificate comprised of 100, or more, course hours.
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