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English Program in Korea (EPIK) (원어민영어보조교사)
Checked Nov 3, 2026 against epik.go.kr
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Go to official pageWhat it is
English teaching is open to 7 passports and needs a bachelor's degree. Public schools (EPIK) pay about ₩2,200,000 to ₩2,800,000 a month outside Seoul, depending on level and province, with housing.
Who can apply
Citizens of the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa, schooled there from grade 7. A bachelor's degree plus a TEFL of 100 hours or more, or a teaching qualification. Indian citizens can also apply, with a teaching certificate in English education.
Cost or pay
Pays about ₩2,200,000 to ₩2,800,000 a month outside Seoul, by level and province, with housing and a settlement allowance
Visa
E-2, 1-year contract
Next deadline
Spring 2027 applications opened on Aug 1, 2026, on a rolling basis. Contracts start in late February.
How to apply
- Check the rules on the official page to see if you can apply.
- Get your documents ready.
- Applications are on a rolling basis. Check the official page for the steps.