City guide
The biggest hagwon market in Korea, plus EPIK metro placements.
Seoul has the highest concentration of ESL jobs in Korea. Gangnam and Mapo-gu host the most premium hagwons, while younger teachers cluster in Hongdae and Itaewon. EPIK Metro places teachers in Seoul public schools but spots are limited and competitive.
Gangnam for premium hagwons. Hongdae for nightlife and student-aged teachers. Mapo and Yongsan for quieter international vibes.
1.6M to 2.4M KRW per month outside housing. Housing is usually covered by the contract.
Teachers who want the most job options, the strongest expat scene, and easy KTX access to the rest of Korea.
South Korea at a glance
Salary: Public schools: 2.0M to 2.7M KRW per month with housing. Hagwons: 2.1M to 2.8M KRW with housing or stipend. Universities: 2.3M to 3.5M KRW with shorter contact hours.
Visa: E-2 visa for most roles. Requires a bachelor's degree, a clean criminal record check, and citizenship from one of seven approved countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa). A 120-hour TEFL certificate is standard, sometimes required.
Full South Korea guide →17 active listings mentioning Seoul.
Kindergarten & Elementary English Teacher
Hanmaeum English Academy · Seoul, South Korea · Full-time
Hagwons in & around Seoul, Private elementary school, Alternative International schools and various positions all over Korea!
SeoulESL - ESL Consulting · Yeoksam, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · Contract
ESL Teacher - Seoul and Busan
YBM PINE Division · South Korea · Contract
CREVERSE ESL Teachers | Seoul & Gyeonggi | August 31 Start | 2.5M+ and Housing
Creverse · South Korea · Full-time
English Teacher Positions in Various Locations in Korea! Competitive Salary! Prime Locations! Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, All over Korea!
Julie's Esl Cafe · Various · Full-time
ESL Teaching Positions in South Korea! ASAP Starting Dates | Seoul, Gyeonggi-do and other locations available.
Motive Recruiting · South Korea · Full-time
Top Private Elementary School in Seoul
Young Hoon Elementary School · Seoul, Miasageori (line 4) · Contract
English Teacher position(Close to Seoul) We support E2 visa Cheolsan station, line7
WILLGROW CHOELSAN ENGLISH ACADEMY · Various · Full-time
Full-time Researcher (English Test Editor) in Seoul
Language Education Institute, Seoul National University · South Korea · Full-time
Native English Teacher Position – Wirye, Seongnam (Near Songpa, Seoul), South Korea
English Academy in Wirye · South Korea · Full-time
4 weeks paid vacation, 25hrs teaching/week, 2.8M won salary working at an international school in Gangnam, Seoul
PlanetESL Recruiting · South Korea · Contract
4 weeks paid vacation, 25hrs teaching/week, 2.8M won salary working at an international school in Gangnam, Seoul
PlanetESL Recrtuiting · South Korea · Contract
️ ️ ️ Diverse Teaching Positions In Seoul( Seodaemun, Mapo, Songpa) & Near Seoul,Gyeonggido,Busan, All Over Korea. Kinder~Adult ( F/T & P/T, On & Off) ️ ️ ️
ACE Career Consulting · Various · Full-time
Teaching English in Korea! Full - time Role at Francis Parker Guri - Beautiful Nature, Modern Housing, Easy Seoul Access
Francis Parker Guri · Various · Full-time
Part-Time English Teacher Wanted - Jongno (Seoul)
Wisnton English Academy · South Korea · Part-time
English Instructor (Gangnam, Seoul)
VIVAR ACADEMY · South Korea · Full-time
Direct Hire: Gangnam English Academy seeks great Teachers, starting at 3.7mil per month
Gangnam English Academy · South Korea · Full-time