Submit an online application via the Gone2Korea website and wait for a member of our staff to contact you to schedule an initial interview. Please feel free to direct any questions or concerns that you have to your Gone2Korea representative. After the interview we will send you some detailed information specific to your nationality (Apply Now)
1-2 days
Step 3
Review job offer(s) from your Gone2Korea coordinator and conduct interviews with the school(s) hiring manager or director
Varies
Step 4
Review the school contract and correspond with other western teachers at the school. Assuming the contract and job details meet your expectations then you can formally accept the position.
1-4 days
Step 5
Submit your first set of required documents (hardcopies) to Korean Immigration
Signed and dated contract
Original or notarized copy of your Bachelors degree
Once your documents have been processed by the Korean Immigration Office, we will send you your official Visa Issuance Number.
2-4
Step 6
Submit 3rd and final group of documents to the Korean Consulate in your region. Consulate requirements and procedures will vary between countries. Your Gone2Korea coordinator will provide you with the proper information at the appropriate time.
1-3 days
Step 7
Pick up your passport from the consulate - your official work visa will be on one of your passport pages. You’re now ready to enter Korea as a legal worker, congratulations! Gone2Korea will organize your flight to Korea and provide you with continued updates until your departure date.
1 day
Step 8
Depart for Korea. Gone2Korea and your school will arrange to have someone waiting for you in the arrivals gate of the airport. You will then be driven to your apartment or school OR you may be required to take a bus to your final desitination where you will be met by a representative from the school.
1-2 days
Step 9
Settle into you’re your new apartment and begin your training and orientation period with your respective employer. Once you’ve completed your training period you will be ready to begin teaching English!
3 - 7 days
Step 10
Take part in all of the exciting opportunities that South Korea has to offer!
Submit an online application via the Gone2Korea website and wait for a member of our staff to contact you to schedule an initial interview. Please feel free to direct any questions or concerns that you have to your Gone2Korea representative. After the interview we will send you some detailed information specific to your nationality (Apply Now)
1-2 days
Step 3
Submit your 'initial application documents'. In order to submit your application and schedule your official interview, Gone2Korea requires the following documents:
Public School Application Form (Gone2Korea will provide this)
2 letters of recommendation (from a professional or academic source)
Sending hardcopies of these initial application documents is not required at this time. Please send us your application and letters of recommendation through email; as MS word documents, .jpgs or PDF files.
1-9 days
Step 4
Conduct an official interview with a public school representative in Korea
1-7 days
Step 5
Submit your second set of required documents (hardcopies) to Korea
Public school application form
Notarized copy of your diploma
Notarized criminal background check
1 set of officially sealed academic transcripts
Photocopy of your passport profile page
3 official passport photos
2 letters of recommendation
Updated resume
2-4 days
Step 6
Once your documents have been processed, we will send you 2 official Public School Contracts and one official Notice of Appointment. Please Note: These procedures may have slight variations depending on the program.
4 - 8 days
Step 7
Submit 3rd and final group of documents to the Korean consulate in your region. Consulate requirements vary between countries, your Gone2Korea coordinator will provide you with the proper information during the appropriate stage of your job and visa process.
1 - 2 days
Step 8
Pick up your passport from the consulate - your official work visa will be on one of your passport pages. You’re now ready to enter Korea as a legal worker, congratulations! Gone2Korea will help you secure a flight and provide you with continued updates until your departure date.
1 day
Step 9
Depart for Korea. Gone2Korea will have staff waiting for you at the airport in Korea to help with your arrival and initial transition. You will then board a charted bus (with other western teachers) and head off to the public school orientation site.
Varies
Step 10
Take part in an 8 day public school training and orientation program. The orientation period takes place with hundreds of new teachers and everyone is expected to take part in the daily activities, outings, dinners and presentations.
8 days
Step 11
Once the orientation period is over all teachers will be sent off to their respective schools to begin their new English teaching job.
1 day
Step 12
Enjoy all the wonderful opportunities that South Korea has to offer!
All Year !
Please make sure to reference Gone2Korea’s Document Requirements page for detailed information regarding notarization procedures, Criminal Background Check requirements and other important matters related to Korean immigration procedures.
Gone2Korea ESL Recruiting and Employment Services - Toronto - Seoul - Toronto Main : 647-347-5775 - info@gone2korea.com
