Teaching ESL overseas

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Originally Posted by Fourdifferentseasons

Hi there,

I am interested to look at the option to teach ESL overseas.

Can anyone provide any recommendations for recruiters for schools that offer opportunities with reasonable pay for Master's grad, and health benefits?

Also, it would be helpful to know of the countries that are generally safe, and where you were able to achieve a good work/life balance while teaching.

Thanks.

South Korea is lucrative. With a Master's you should be able to work at a university, which is better than the hagwon system. For that you could just apply directly with a university, and there are plenty in Seoul alone (Seoul National, Ewha Women's, Yonsei, Korea University, Hongik, etc.) You would have some health benefits too, but keep in mind that healthcare isn't prohibitively expensive in Korea as it is in America.

[Fourdifferentseasons]

Originally Posted by dvxhd

South Korea is lucrative. With a Master's you should be able to work at a university, which is better than the hagwon system. For that you could just apply directly with a university, and there are plenty in Seoul alone (Seoul National, Ewha Women's, Yonsei, Korea University, Hongik, etc.) You would have some health benefits too, but keep in mind that healthcare isn't prohibitively expensive in Korea as it is in America.

Thanks. I will have a look into this option, I value the suggestions.

[Fourdifferentseasons]

Originally Posted by JL

You should consider Vietnam. It is a hidden gem and good wages compared to standard of living there. The saturation of Korea and Japan might hinder your opportunities. You should check out this video from Alex Stevenson. He has taught in Korea and likes Vietnam much more.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2nWereVOjs


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5ica6b9hHs

Also consider Tom's (Red Dragon Diaries) channel. He taught in Korea for 4 yrs and now teaching in Japan.

Thanks for the suggestions and videos, I will have a look at them.