EPIK (English Program in Korea)
- Funding
- Paid
- Level
- Graduate, Young professional, Teacher
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Where
- South Korea · In person
- Subjects
- English
Korean government programme placing native English speakers as English teachers in public schools. Monthly pay is about 2.1 to 3.0 million KRW depending on level and region, plus a 300,000 KRW settlement allowance, housing, and completion and renewal bonuses.
Who can apply
Citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States or South Africa with a bachelor’s degree; Indian citizens may also qualify under CEPA with a valid English teaching certificate. Applicants without an education degree need a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA of at least 100 hours.
Deadline
Next deadline not announced yet. The Spring 2027 application opened on 1 August 2026 and is reviewed on a rolling basis in the order received, so applying early is advised. No closing date is given.