Teach English in Public Schools in South Korea – EPIK Fall 2026
25 February, 2026
Teach English in South Korean public schools through the government-run EPIK program. Competitive salary, free housing, paid holidays, and full recruiter support for Fall 2026 placements.
The English Program in Korea (EPIK) is a government-run initiative under the Korean Ministry of Education that places native English speakers in public elementary, middle, and high schools across South Korea. For the Fall 2026 intake, EPIK is seeking motivated teachers to support English education and cultural exchange in public school classrooms.
Teachers work alongside Korean co-teachers to deliver engaging lessons focused on speaking, listening, pronunciation, and communicative skills. This is a structured, stable position with strong government backing, making it one of the most reputable ESL opportunities in Asia.
No prior classroom experience is required. Orientation and training are provided before placement.
Salary and benefits
-Monthly salary: approx. 2.2 – 2.7 million KRW (based on qualifications)
- Free furnished housing or housing allowance
- Paid vacation: approx. 26 working days + Korean national holidays
- Entrance allowances (flight support)
- Completion bonus and severance pay
- National health insurance coverage
- Pension contributions (lump-sum refund available for eligible nationalities)
- Standard Monday–Friday schedule (no evenings or weekends)
- Paid orientation and ongoing in-country support
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (any field)
- Be eligible for an E-2 teaching visa
- Be a citizen of an approved English-speaking country
- Have completed education primarily in English
- Possess a clean national criminal background check
- Be in good physical and mental health
- Commit to a 12-month contract
- A 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certification is required
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