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Languages Canada and Korvia

Languages Canada is Canada's national language education association. Korvia is a Seoul recruiter that has placed English teachers in Korean schools since 2006. The two are collaborating organizations that cooperate on research, events and placement for Canadian youth programs.

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For Canadian graduates: read the decision guide, order your documents from Canada, then apply. Korvia's support is free to teachers.

Working holiday, or a paid teaching year?

Compares Korea with the working holiday countries Canadians usually weigh, explains public versus private schools, and shows why a working holiday visa is not a teaching visa.

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Who Languages Canada and Korvia are

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Languages Canada

Its stated mission is “to promote quality, accredited English and French language education in Canada, both nationally and internationally.” Membership is limited to programs that meet the association's standards.

Since 2024 it has been a Recognized Organization of the Government of Canada's International Experience Canada program. Through Working Holiday Canada (opens in a new tab) it helps Canadians aged 18 to 35 plan work and travel abroad.

Sources: languagescanada.ca (opens in a new tab) · About (opens in a new tab) · IEC (opens in a new tab) · Government of Canada list (opens in a new tab) · Research: How Language Learning Drives Canadian Youth Mobility (opens in a new tab) (2026)

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Korvia Consulting

A recruiter based in Seoul. Since 2006 Korvia has supported more than 10,000 teachers and foreign-worker clients in Korea, recruiting for the EPIK public school program and for private academies (hagwons).

Korvia matches teachers with schools, reviews contracts, prepares visa documents and helps with arrival. Canadians who hear about Korvia through Languages Canada apply like any other candidate.

More: Korvia partners · Choosing an EPIK recruiter

Teachers at tables at Korvia's Spring 2026 party in Itaewon, Seoul
Korvia's Spring 2026 Party for teachers in Itaewon, Seoul. More on Korvia events.

Private schools with a Canadian link

Two run Canadian programs; DUX is an academic option. Each link opens Korvia's employer guide.

Documents to order from Canada first

Each guide is written for Canadian applicants.

Languages Canada also lists a $200 Air Canada travel voucher for select working holiday programs. Korea isn't named, so check its terms (opens in a new tab) or read our voucher article.

For advisors and counsellors

If you advise Canadian students who ask about teaching in Korea, these three resources cover the common questions.

Send one link

The decision guide has a section for advisors, with a copyable link for each common question.

Advisor section

Attach the brochure

A 12-page PDF with both routes, the documents checklist, program profiles and sources.

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Tell us where they heard of us

Students can apply with this link, or choose “Languages Canada” when the application asks how they found Korvia.

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Questions about Languages Canada and Korvia

What is Languages Canada?

Canada's national language education association. It represents over 160 accredited English and French language programs across 9 provinces and, since 2024, has been a Recognized Organization of the Government of Canada's International Experience Canada (IEC) program.

What do Languages Canada and Korvia do together?

They are collaborating organizations that cooperate on research, events and placement for Canadian youth programs. Languages Canada brings its research on Canadian youth mobility; Korvia brings recruitment in Korea.

Does Languages Canada hire teachers or issue visas?

No. Languages Canada is not a government department and does not issue visas. Teaching jobs in Korea are offered by Korean schools and by programs such as EPIK, and the E-2 teaching visa is issued by Korean immigration authorities.

Can I teach English in Korea on a working holiday visa?

Teaching English generally needs an E-2 visa, not a working holiday visa. Some people arrive on a working holiday and later apply for an E-2. The decision guide explains the conditions.

Does it cost anything to apply through Korvia?

No. Korvia's support is free to teachers. You pay for your own documents, such as the RCMP check, apostilles and a TEFL certificate.

How do I tell Korvia I heard about it through Languages Canada?

Apply with the link on this page, or choose "Languages Canada" when the application asks how you heard about Korvia.

Is the Languages Canada travel voucher run by Korvia?

No. The $200 Air Canada voucher is a Languages Canada offer with its own rules, including a testimonial. Its page does not name Korea among the eligible programs, so check the current terms before you count on it.

Not sure yet?

The guide explains which route fits you. When you know, apply.

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The Languages Canada name and logo are used with permission. Languages Canada facts on this page come from languagescanada.ca and canada.ca, checked 21 October 2026. Hero photo: Jonas Eriksson on Unsplash.