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BASIC CONTRACT INFORMATION


The contract negotiations can be tricky and overwhelming. It is strongly recommended that you contact our ESL World consultants so we may guide you through the process. Please carefully and thoroughly read over your contract. Ask detailed questions to ensure that you are clear on every aspect of the contract.

A basic contract for a teaching position should include provisions for the following: salary, housing, teaching hours, paid vacation, severance pay, income tax, medical insurance, and plane ticket home. More detailed information on these contract items is provided below.



Section Contents Notes
Class level Kindergarten/ Elementary/ Middle/ High/ University / Adult You may choose your class level. Or the school will indicate which level you are required to teach in the contract.
Contract period 1 year Minimum contract period is one year.
You may extend after one year.
Teaching hours 30 hour per week 6 hours per day
Salary 2.1 ~ 2.3 million won per month Your starting salary will depend on a number of factors- mainly your teaching experience and education.
Taxes and deduction Income tax ( apprx. 3.00% ) , resident tax (10% of the income tax), national pension (4.5%) Taxes will be deducted from your pay checque on a monthly basis. Many employers exclude deductions for the national pension plan.
Overtime pay 18,000~30,000 won Overtime conditions vary from school to school.
Paid vacation 10~14 days per year In many cases, Most employers grant five days in the summer and five days in the winter for vacation.
Airfare The school provides a round-trip plane ticket When you sign the contract, one-way ticket is provided. The return ticket will be provided for you at the end of your contract.
Severance pay The school is paying the teacher 13 months salary for 12 months of teaching If you sign a one year contract your employer is required by law to give the teacher one month of pay upon completing the contract period.
Class Around 5 ~10 students per class -
Medical Insurance The school provides 50% of medical insurance The balance will be deducted from the teacher's monthly salary.
Accommodation Single(Studio), Shared (Apt) Your apartment will be furnished with basic necessities.
 


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