Joann Said:

What are the requirement to teach English as a second language in South Korea?

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You will need a degree and a TEFL Certificate. Experience is not necessary for an entry-level job.

Vanessa Said:

should i teach english in south korea in a Public School?

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I haven't taught in Korea, and I'm sure the conditions are much different, but it's my experience with China that public school teachers are over-worked and under-paid, compared to say, working for a private language company. Public school classroom sizes are always going to be bigger which mean more work. My public school job involved teaching 65 kids per class for about 12 dollars an hour, vs. the private company at 1-2 kids per class and 18 dollars an hour.

Thats just China though, but I saw you weren't getting many responses. )-:

Vicki Said:

Should I teach English in South Korea?

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If you're getting cold feet, just don't do it. Once in Korea, you will find lots of things that would seem very annoying to you. You would always think,
"I shouldn't have come here! It would have been better this way.. blah. blah "
It will greatly affect your job and your overall stay in the country. And all in all ~ you woud just have a very bad experience in Korea.

Sheila Said:

Where in South Korea should I teach English in a public school?

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State808, stop spamming.

Getting 2 mil a month shouldn't be too difficult but I don't know if I'd say Busan has good air quality. It's their largest port (or the 2nd largest) and there are a lot of diesel engines pumping out fumes. From the massive super tankers that dock to the trucks that transport the loads. But there are a lot of other cities around the coast, they just won't be a metropolis like Busan. Not to mention the millions of cars that will be driving around.

If you don't mind island living, you could check out Jeju Do. It's a beautiful place, the only problem is you're on an island so it makes traveling around Korea a bit more difficult for obvious reasons. I've stayed pretty much in the same geographical area during my time here, so I can't give you specific cities, but if you haven't already, go to a site called www.eslcafe.com and post the question about a good coastal city there. You'll probably get a lot of answers and can begin to narrow down your search.

-S-

Alexander Said:

Can I teach English in South Korea with some college but no degree?

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You can't legally. The Korean government requires a university degree for English teachers in Korea.
But, there are thousands of unqualified teachers in Korea teaching English. It would be easy for you to teach private lessons to students since you're free all day. Be sure to charge enough per hour 40,000 won and up, and be sure not to get caught. You will be fined and possibly deported.

Lois Said:

Do you need a college degree to teach English in South Korea?

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Wow, I'm sorry you got your share of lousy answers!
Yes, you do need a degree to teach English in South Korea. If your major is in English or teaching, then that should be enough. But if you hold a degree in any other field, you'll need a teaching certificate as well. Something like the CELTA, TEFL, TESOL certificates.
Good luck!