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First of all it is necessary for all applicants to send us their resume either by e-mail, fax, or mail (see address in the home page).

When an applicant is deemed qualified, we will send an e-mail containing essential information to help with understanding the job and to ask personal preferences, for example, asking what kind of age group the person wants to teach etc; or to ask to submit missed information (pictures etc.).

Once we gather all your information we need and know your preferences and concerns we will contact you by phone to discuss more things about you and the available positions. Where applicable, a personal interview will take place. If a personal interview is not feasible due to distance, then a telephone interview will be conducted.

We seldom (practically do not) call applicants before we receive their picture because we are dealing with many people and before we call we also need to see at least some commitment from the applicants. So if you have not sent us your picture then it is more likely you will not get a phone call from us.

Once we figure out what you are looking for and what kind of person you are, we will contact the schools where you can fit best based on your experiences and preferences. To contact the schools we need to send your resume and pictures by email.

When a school (or schools) is interested in hiring you we will send out a contract for your review and will answer any questions that you may have.

If you like the contract and the conditions of the school, then we will get you an interview. At this stage you will have a chance to speak with the school. Sometimes you speak with the director, but most of the time you will speak with a supervisor or head teacher of the school. In addition, you will have a chance to speak with one or two foreign teachers to ask your questions and to make sure if you are going to the right place. This will help you decide.

If both parties are satisfied and want to go ahead, you sign the contract and the visa process will begin and you will be on your way to a wonderful year of teaching ESL in Korea. When you start the visa process, we will give you more specific instructions as needed.

Please do not be offended by being asked for a photograph. It is a natural step in the Korean hiring process to have a photograph of the individual being considered for a position. In Korea every single resume is required to have a photograph or it is not considered to be a proper resume. You will find that it is very common to be asked to send your picture when it comes to getting an ESL job in Korea. Since your employer and we are not able to have a personal interview with you, your resume, a picture of yourself and telephone interview will give us the best idea of whether you are the person we are looking for. We still believe a picture is worth more than 1000 words.


Required Documents to be sent to us: If you have not sent us any of the documents below, please send them ASAP. Without them we cannot contact the employer. We contact employers first to see if they are interested in your qualification. Once an employer wants to hire you we will contact you and will provide detailed information about available positions.

-Current resume (this is a must)
-Scanned copy of diploma or confirmation of graduation letter by email (recommended item but not a must).
-Scanned copy of passport (if you already have one, recommended). We only need the first page of your passport showing your picture and your personal information.
-Scanned passport photos that shows your face clearly (this is a must). Please send at least two pictures. If you want to be accepted by good schools it is better to send nice and professional looking pictures. (If you look like a punk, not many schools will be interested in you!)

Do not fax the documents! Please send them by email (resume in word format and scan other documents). If you do not have scanner access please send your pictures, photocopy of your diploma and passport by snail mail. Even if you do not have scanner access we need to get your resume by email because we do not have time to type your resume. We need to forward your resume to not just one school but many schools, and it is difficult for us to forward your resume by fax to the schools. You can find our address at the end of this page. Please state your date of availability when you send us your resume. If any recruiter ask you to send your original document he/she is a crook. Do not send your original documents unless you sign a contract

If you decide to take this position, you must have following documents with you for your working visa issuance (E2). If you don't have any of them with you, your working visa issuance will be refused.

Necessary Documents

  • Resume
  • Valid Passport: Two copies of the first page of your passport that shows your picture and your passport number. Of course, your original passport as well.
  • Official or unofficial transcripts showing degree granted.
  • Four-passport size photo for your visa processing.
  • Original degree or copy that has been certified by a Korean consulate.
  • Two copies of your signed contract.


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