Teach in Korea

How to apply
Money matters
Teacher benefits
Accommodation
The telephone interview
Vaccination and packing
Teacher's duties
Nightlife and activities
Shopping
The E2 working visa

Accommodation

Your school will provide you with rent-free accommodation. This can come in the form of a single studio apartment, a 2/3 bedroom apartment shared with other foreign teacher(s) at your school or a shared apartment in the case of couples or friends. A single studio apartment is by-and-large the norm.

Apartments are generally smaller than what is usually available in a teacher’s home country mainly because Korea has a high population density, so there is a higher demand on space and therefore smaller apartments are built. Teachers are expected to pay their utility bills of electricity, gas and internet if applicable. In some cases a refundable housing deposit is also payable usually 600,000 won which can be paid by installment.

The apartments provided tend to be rented within walking distance of the school, although sometimes a short bus ride may be required.They will be of a standard acceptable to westerner sensibilities and will be furnished with all modern conveniences.

An apartment will consist of the following items:

   Western style bed
   A western style toilet & shower
   Gas or electric stove
   Table & Chairs
   Cooking utensils
   Wardrobe TV & usually a VCR/DVD
   Washing Machine
   Refrigerator
   An internet connection can easily be installed upon arrival