Teaching in Korea for Canadians: What to Expect and How to Prepare

When I first sent my application into Aclipse for a teaching job in Korea I was still on the fence about whether or not I really wanted to go because I honestly expected the application process to be confusing and complicated. My application experience was the total opposite thank you to the help of my recruiter, Kathryn, who was always quick to respond to my questions and provide me with all the information I needed throughout the process. She has also been in contact with me since my arrival which I thought was very personable of her. Aclipse is definitely a reliable company that I would recommend to anyone who is thinking about working overseas!

My decision to use Aclipse Recruiting to find a teach abroad position has been one of the best decisions in my life. I have been in Korea for two months and I have had nothing but positive experiences since I got here. Even the application process was simple and straightforward, and I loved how almost everything was taken care of for me.
I was very impressed how quickly I was contacted after applying and how efficiently the hiring process was. Within six weeks, I was on my way to South Korea to start my new life as an English teacher. Once I arrived in Korea, I was greeted by friendly faces, and I was warmly welcomed to the town and schools where I would be teaching. I didn't have to worry about anything; everyone was incredibly helpful.

It has been a hectic couple of months trying to get settled in, and I can't believe how quickly time has gone by. I've been really enjoying working and living in Cheonan. It's a quiet, nicely sized city where everything I need is within a 20-minute walk. Being close to a KTX station has made exploring Korea easy. I've visited Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, and even took a spontaneous trip to Japan for cherry blossom season. [...] There are so many options for cheap, delicious food [...] I was studying Korean beforehand, but being immersed has shown me how much more I need to learn. As for teaching, I'm happy with my branch. I have a great head instructor who’s been supportive and patient. After training, I was overwhelmed, but with good advice, I now feel more comfortable and really enjoy my classes. [...] Overall, I’ve been enjoying my experience so far. Thank you for all your help!

I had an awesome start to the term and love all the kids! The arrival was great, my accommodations were great and once I figured out the bus system and trains I was all set! Training was a great experience, I even made some friends along the way from it. Thank you so much for all your help throughout this process!

I am really glad I got in contact with Aclipse, as my recruiter Colette had been a great help through the entire application process. Within a couple months I was all set to go and take a leap into a new experience - and I am grateful I did. So far the experience has been great as I was fortunate enough to be placed at a great Chungdahm branch, in the beautiful city of Seongnam just south of Seoul. If you have any questions, Aclipse is there to answer them. Not once did I feel uncertain about jumping at this awesome opportunity!

As a graduating student at York University, I had mixed emotions about my future. I knew I wanted to teach abroad but wasn’t sure what steps to take or if I’d find a reputable company. Aclipse was the first recruiter to reach out when I applied for teaching positions in Korea. At first, I was apprehensive about going with just one recruiter [...] However, my Aclipse recruiter, Colette, answered all my questions and guided me through each step. She made the process simple and always replied promptly. Leading up to my departure, Aclipse sent helpful emails, and I used their blog for tips on passing training week. [...] I moved to the CDI April branch in Jeonju, where I was welcomed with open arms. [...] Colette still checks in to see how I’m doing as an ESL teacher. Taking a chance with Aclipse is a decision I don’t regret. I highly recommend them!

I were given the opportunity to turn my life around completely but had to keep one thing the same, I would keep teaching in South Korea – hands down. I feel so blessed to have experienced this in my life. Aclipse was the only recruitment agency I got in touch with, and it was worth it. My recruiter Colette took me through each step until I was in Korea. It was such a smooth process. Chungdahm was a great place to teach at. The staff was friendly. The students were great, and I learned so much from them. I was placed in Dongdaemun branch in Seoul along with four other people from my training session. [...] I got a good head start with Aclipse and the people I met in my first week. [...] The only thing I say to students now is, “Go to South Korea. Have an experience of a lifetime, and pay off that student loan. You owe this to yourself.” [...]