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Guide to Living and Teaching English in Korea

 

Private vs. Public English Schools in Korea

Confused by the differences between Korean Private Schools (Hagwons) and Korean Public Schools? You aren't alone! Here is a helpful chart, as you decide which school environment is the best fit for you.

Name Degree Location Salary Range # of Foreign Teachers Class Size Working Hours Vacation Start Dates
Private Language Schools Full Degree Throughout Korea 2.0-2.5mil Won 2-20 per school <15 9:00-18:00 - Kinder-Elementary 15:00-22:00 - Elementary-High School 10 days; 13-15 National Holidays Every month!
EPIK (English Program in Korea) Full Degree Throughout Korea 1.8-2.7mil Won 1 (only one FT per school) 30 08:30-16:30 Monday-Friday 20 days Generally February/March or August/September
SMOE (Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education) Full Degree City of Seoul 1.8-2.7mil Won 1 (only one FT per school) 30 08:30-16:30 Monday-Friday 20 days Generally February/March or August/September
GEPIK (Gyeonggi-do English Program in Korea) Full Degree Province surrounding Seoul (includes city or rural locations) 2.0-2.3mil Won 1 (only one FT per school) 30 08:30-16:30 Monday-Friday 14-20 days Generally February/March or August/September

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