International School Teaching Jobs in Korea
Licensed K–12 roles in IB, American, British, and Cambridge-curriculum schools. ₩4–8M salary, multi-year contracts, relocation support.
Curricula we place into
Most partners require full home-country certification plus 2+ years of classroom experience.
IB World Schools
Diploma Programme, MYP, PYP tracks — strongest international recognition.
American Curriculum
AP and state-aligned K–12. Common in Seoul and Songdo.
British & Cambridge
IGCSE / A-Levels with UK-credentialed teaching staff.
Licensed Bilingual
Korean-licensed bilingual schools serving Korean+expat families.
Frequently asked
Do I need a teaching license for international schools in Korea?
Yes — most international schools require a full home-country teaching license (e.g. state-certified, PGCE, OCT). A Bachelor's plus TEFL typically won't qualify for tier-A international schools.
How is the pay different from public schools?
International schools generally pay ₩4–8M/month depending on curriculum, experience, and role. Most also offer relocation, tuition for teacher dependents, and retirement matching.
Which Korean cities have international schools?
Seoul (Gangnam, Hannam, Yongsan), Songdo/Incheon, Busan, Jeju, and Daegu. Songdo and Jeju are international-education zones with the highest density.
What curricula are offered?
IB (DP/MYP/PYP), American AP, British A-Levels/IGCSE, Cambridge International, and Korean-licensed bilingual schools. Most require 2-year or longer contracts.
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