Public School Teaching Jobs in Korea
EPIK, SMOE, GEPIK, GOE — Ministry-backed programs with stable pay bands, housing, 26 paid vacation days, and E-2 visa sponsorship.
Four programs, one pay scale
Each program is administered by a different education office but follows the same national MOE pay framework.
EPIK
₩2.0–3.0MNationwide
Korea's flagship public program — all 9 provinces and 6 metropolitan cities.
Explore EPIK›SMOE
₩2.3–3.0MSeoul
Seoul public schools — all 25 districts. Central placements.
Explore SMOE›GEPIK
₩2.2–2.6MGyeonggi
Gyeonggi province wrapping around Seoul. Suwon, Seongnam, Goyang.
Explore GEPIK›GOE
₩2.0–2.7MGyeongnam
Southern public schools. Lower cost of living, strong savings.
Explore GOE›Live public school openings
View all jobs ›SCE ltd in Seoul, Seocho — March 2027
Seoul, SeochoSCE ltd
- Salary
- 2.6M KRW ~ 3M KRW
- Start
- Mar 2027
- Housing
- Single Studio
- Airfare
- Entry Only
Maplebear Gimpo-Hangang Campus in Gyeonggi, Gimpo — March 2027
Gyeonggi, GimpoMaplebear Gimpo-Hangang Campus
- Salary
- 2.4M KRW ~ 2.9M KRW
- Start
- Mar 2027
- Housing
- Single Studio
- Airfare
- Entry Only
DYB Choisun CREO Changwon Campus in Gyeongnam, Changwon — March 2027
Gyeongnam, ChangwonDYB Choisun CREO Changwon Campus
- Salary
- 2.6M KRW ~ 2.7M KRW
- Start
- Mar 2027
- Housing
- Single Studio
- Airfare
- Entry Only
CL Education Pyeongchon campus in Gyeonggi, Ansan — December 2026
Gyeonggi, AnsanCL Education Pyeongchon Campus
- Salary
- 2.4M KRW ~ 2.8M KRW
- Start
- Dec 2026
- Housing
- Single Studio
- Airfare
- Entry Only
Dux Academy Bangi campus in Seoul, Songpa — February 2027
Seoul, SongpaDux Academy Bangi campus
- Salary
- 2.5M KRW ~ 2.8M KRW
- Start
- Feb 2027
- Housing
- Single Studio
- Airfare
- Entry Only
SLP Incheon Geomdan Campus in Incheon, Geomdan — March 2027
Incheon, GeomdanSLP Incheon Geomdan Campus
- Salary
- 2.4M KRW ~ 3M KRW
- Start
- Mar 2027
- Housing
- Single Studio
- Airfare
- Entry Only
Frequently asked
What is a 'public school' teaching job in Korea?
A Ministry of Education (or metropolitan/provincial education office) placement at an elementary, middle, or high school. Salary, vacation, and benefits follow the national MOE pay scale.
What are the main public school programs?
EPIK (nationwide), SMOE (Seoul), GEPIK (Gyeonggi), and GOE (Gyeongnam). Each has its own intake calendar and regional pay variant but the core benefits are similar.
When do public school programs hire?
Twice per year — Spring (March start) and Fall (September start). Recruitment windows open roughly six months before each intake.
Do public schools pay more than hagwons?
Base pay is similar. Public schools typically give more vacation (26 paid days vs. 11) but slightly shorter teaching hours. Total compensation is competitive.
TEFL requirement for EPIK
EPIK asks applicants whose degree is not in education or a teaching-related field, and who hold no teaching licence, for a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certificate of at least 100 hours from an accredited program. For EPIK, you can apply before you finish, as long as the certificate is finalized no later than 6 weeks before your expected arrival in Korea. Other programs may set different rules.
Korvia offers an online TEFL course from LCTT: 120 hours online, or with 20 or 50 hours of in-class practicums.
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