Required Qualifications to Teach in Korea

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Required Qualifications to Teach in Korea

Korea employs many English language teachers, and generally does not require that you have any special qualifications for teaching English other than having a Bachelor's degree (in anything!) and being a native speaker of English.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree of any field or higher
Passport from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, or the USA
English must be your first language
Enthusiasm about teaching
Teaching experience is preferred. If you have teaching experience, you will be offered better salary and benefits.

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