Teaching English in Korea The following information is provided by the government publication Teaching English in Korea. Teaching English in Korea Teach English Abroad Online TEFL course. - £195/$295 Introduction

The key to happy and fruitful employment as a language instructor in Korea is to be employed by a reputable school. Some Canadian citizens have come to Korea under contract with promises of generous salaries, bonuses and other amenities, and many are quite satisfied with the experience. A minority, however, have found themselves in positions far different from those originally promised.

Canadian government offices are not permitted to become involved in any case, conduct an investigation, or act as lawyers or mediators in any personal, legal or contractual conflicts experienced by Canadian citizens. They cannot investigate, certify or vouch for prospective employers. It is up to each individual to evaluate any employment offer before signing a contract.

The Canadian Embassy in Seoul does not maintain a list of teaching institutes. If you are thinking of accepting a job as a teacher of English in Korea, you are advised to ask the institute concerned for the names and telephone numbers of current and former teachers so that you can contact them directly to ask about conditions there. Keep in mind that there is no shortage of teaching jobs in Korea; you can be selective in your choice.

The currency in Korea is the won. For the current exchange rate, visit the Accu-Rate Web site (http://accu-rate.ca).

If you encounter difficulties while teaching English in Korea, contact the Consular Section at the Canadian Embassy in Seoul:

• 10th Floor, Kolon Building
  45 Mugyo-Dong, Chung-Ku
  Seoul 100-170, Korea

• Tel.: 82 (2) 3455-6000
  Fax: 82 (2) 755-0686 or 3455-6123

• Postal address:
  P.O. Box 6299
  Seoul 100-662, Korea

or the Canadian Consulate in Pusan:

• c/o Bumin Mutual Savings and Finance Corporation
  Suite 32-1, 2-GA, Daecheung-Dong, Chung-Ku
  Pusan 600-092, Korea

• Tel.: 82 (51) 246-7024/3205
  Fax: 82 (51) 247-8443 or 246-5658

For emergency assistance after hours, telephone the Canadian Embassy in Seoul and follow the recorded instructions. You may also make a collect call to the Consular Affairs Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, in Ottawa at (613) 996-8885.

Calling Korea

To telephone to Korea from other countries, dial:

• international long distance code + country code + area/city code + telephone number

• For example, if you are in Canada and you want to speak to the Canadian Embassy in Seoul, you must dial:

• 011 - 82 - 2 - 3455-6000

If you are in Korea and want to make a long distance call within the country, you must dial:

• domestic long distance code + city/area code + telephone number

• For example, if you are in Pusan and you want to speak to the Canadian Embassy in Seoul, you must dial:

• 0 - 2 - 3455-6000

Please choose from the following sections:

Teach English Abroad Online TEFL course. - £195/$295

Introduction
Types of English Language Schools
Visa Matters
Contracts
Housing
Working Hours
Severence Pay
Income Tax
Medical Insurance
Ticket Home
Cultural Differences
Adapting to Korean Society
How Canadian Government Offices can Help

Canuck Abroad takes no responsibility for the information or accuracy contained in this section and suggest you go to http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/pubs/Korea-en.asp for the latest information.

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