Teach in Korea where you can have a great quality of life AND where you can save money.
Korea is one of the best countries in the world to teach in with respect to compensation and benefits:
- Salary/month (minimum) - 1,900,000 Won per month (MINIMUM).
- FREE AIRFARE - roundtrip - reimbursed on arrival.
- FREE HOUSING - furnished apartment - single or shared.
- 1 MONTH SALARY BONUS - Severance - Upon successful completion of your contract you will receive an extra one month salary as a bonus - also called severance and a legal responsibility of the employer.
- Tax - 3.5 - 7%
- Overtime - approximately USD 20, CDN 25
- Working Hours - 25 - 30 hours/week.
- Medical - Complete coverage - 50% paid of monthly premiums paid for by employer, 50% paid for by teacher. Amounts to about 2-4% of salary.
- Vacation - 10 days paid leave vacation plus national statutory holidays.
* Terms and rate subject to change - contracts vary from school to school and benefits increase in accordance with qualifications and experience.
When comparing teacher salaries and the benefits paid to ESL teachers in opportunities around the world it is hard to get much better than the benefits teachers get when they teach in South Korea. The cost of living in South Korea combined with the benefit of free housing, free round-trip airfare and one month salary at the end of your contract make this one of the best opportunities for teachers to earn, save and have a great quality of life.
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