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
₩2.1–2.5MGyeonggi
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 ›Poly Dongdaemun Campus in Seoul — September 2026
SeoulPoly Dongdaemun Campus
- Salary
- 2.6M KRW ~ 2.9M KRW
- Start
- Sep 2026
- Housing
- Single Studio
- Airfare
- Entry Only
BIS Academy Bundang Campus in Gyeonggi — January 2027
GyeonggiBIS Academy Bundang Campus
- Salary
- 2.5M KRW ~ 2.8M KRW
- Start
- Jan 2027
- Airfare
- Entry Only
Rise Incheon Geomdan Campus in Incheon — March 2027
IncheonRise Incheon Geomdan Campus
- Salary
- 2.4M KRW ~ 3M KRW
- Start
- Mar 2027
- Housing
- Single Studio
- Airfare
- Entry Only
SDA Language Institute Kinderest Byulnae in Gyeonggi — March 2027
GyeonggiSDA Language Institute Kinderest Byulnae
- Salary
- 2.4M KRW
- Start
- Mar 2027
- Housing
- Apartment
- Airfare
- Flight Allowance
SDA Kinderest Language Institute Jeju Campus in Jeju-do — March 2027
Jeju-doSDA Kinderest Language Institute Jeju Campus
- Salary
- 2.4M KRW
- Start
- Mar 2027
- Housing
- Apartment (shared accommodation - own room with shared living space)
- Airfare
- Flight Allowance
SDA Language Institue Inha Univ. Station center in Incheon — January 2027
IncheonSDA Language Institue Inha Univ. Station center
- Salary
- 2.2M KRW ~ 2.4M KRW
- Start
- Jan 2027
- Housing
- Officetel
- Airfare
- Flight Allowance
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.
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