Can Filipinos teach English in Korea?
ESL teachers in Korea commonly hold E-2 visas, exclusively available to native speakers of the language. English teachers, for instance, must originate from one of the seven designated countries: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, or the Republic of Ireland. This means that Filipinos could NOT be hired to teach english on an E2 visa. However, if Filipinos wish to teach in Korea, they can do so on an E-2 visa, but they must be hired specifically to teach Filipino or Tagalog, highlighting the importance of aligning language proficiency with the designated visa requirements.
Nevertheless, Filipinos are still able to teach English in Korea if they have alternative visas such as the F-6 (Marriage Immigrant), F-2 (Long-term Resident), F-5 (Permanent Resident), or E1 (University Professor) visa. This showcases the flexibility in visa options for Filipinos aspiring to contribute to the ESL teaching landscape in Korea.
How much do English teachers earn in Korea?
An English teacher's income relies on several factors: 1) the type of school where they teach, 2) the quantity of teaching hours, and 3) the level of students they are instructing.
Private Tutoring
English tutors usually earn between 25,000 ~ 50,000 won per hour depending on your set-up. If you will teach in a cafe, the student usually pays for the drink as well, transportation cost are also negotiated.
International schools
International schools usually offer competitive salaries ranging from 2.5 to 5 million won per month for teachers. However, these schools often have high standards for teacher qualifications, making the hiring process quite competitive. On the positive side, international schools typically have smaller and more diverse class sizes, providing a unique and potentially more personalized teaching experience.
Public Schools
In public schools, salaries typically fall between 2 to 2.8 million won per month. Public school positions come with more structured schedules and longer vacation periods, often accompanied by additional benefits. However, it's important to note that class sizes may be larger in public schools, and there is generally less flexibility when it comes to shaping the curriculum.
Hagwons
New teachers in hagwons typically start with a monthly salary of approximately 2 to 2.5 million won. As you gain more experience, your pay could increase to around 2.5 million won or more each month. Teaching in hagwons often means handling smaller class sizes, but you might have more classes to teach, fewer vacation days, and a potentially later start time. On the upside, you'll likely enjoy more control and flexibility in shaping the curriculum
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