Application Process & Fees

General Candidates pay a placement fee of €445 which includes a TEFL Course and an Orientation Booklet.

Candidates who already have an equivalent TEFL qualification pay a reduced fee of  €200 which includes an an Orientation booklet.

Please see Training pre-departure for more information.

Our Service also includes: As part of your teaching contract,  benefits include:
  • Arrangement of a 12 month contract with a reputable/approved school
  • Support with processing of Work Visa
  • Free Pick Up at the Airport by our representatives in Korea
  • On-Going Support from them for your time in Korea
  • A Salary of €1500-1900
  • Free Return Flights & Free Accommodation
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Holidays & 1 month's Severance Pay

Application Process

Step 1  Complete our On-line Application Form or email us your CV.
Step 2  Attend an Interview in Dublin.
Step 3  Successful candidates will be sent a detailed Information Pack.
Step 4  Candidates are offered contracts 3-6 weeks pre departure
              At which time they can speak to a teacher currently working in the school
Step 5  Once the contract is accepted, the E2 working visa process begins in Korea
Step 6  Candidates working visas are processed pre-departure


Once ESL has linked you to a School abroad, you will receive a contract from this School. Upon accepting this contract, you will then have a contractual relationship with that particular School.
No contract will exist between yourself and ESL Opportunities