ENGLISH EDUCATION ASSISTANT – SOUTH KOREA (NON-DEGREE)
The English Education Assistant (EEA) program is a “guaranteed job placement program” that offers an excellent opportunity for non-degree holders and those still in university to live, work, and be sustainable in the vibrant country of Korea. Build your resume and develop a potential career working with wonderful students in the Korean education field.
But even more than that, the Education Assistant Program in South Korea offers the experience of a lifetime – explore this ancient, beautiful culture and take in the breathtaking natural beauty that earned South Korea the label of “Land of the Morning Calm”.
EDUCATION ASSISTANT OVERVIEW
Provide conversational English with students in outside-of-the-classroom informal settings such as during break times, during trips to and from the school, and outside events.
Secondary role in assisting teachers in lesson planning, grading and curriculum design (based on qualifications and ability).
May also provide chaperone services to pick up students and take them to the school each day and return them to parents after school each day, communicating in English with them throughout.
*There is no formal teaching in the classroom under working holiday regulation.
HIGHLIGHTS
Guaranteed Job placement
Work in a Korean Language school or related center as an EEA
Salaries range from USD 900 to USD 1,000 (KRW 1.2 won to 1.4 million won) per month depending on skills, experience and working hours.
Locations for jobs are mostly in the greater Seoul, Gyeonggi-do and Incheon areas but could also be throughout the country. Placement location not guaranteed; must be open to placement anywhere in Korea
REQUIREMENTS
Be between the ages of 20 and 30 years at the time of enrollment.
Be a fluent or near native English speaker.
Applicants must be in good physical and mental health.
Have a return ticket or proof of sufficient funds to purchase one (If no return ticket, then an additional KRW1,500,000/US$1,500 is required when showing proof of funds) * this amount differs by country
Not have previously entered Korea on a Working Holiday Visa
Applicants must have no criminal history.
Eligible Nationalities:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Rep., Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Hong, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, USA*.
*U.S. participants should be current students or within 1 year after graduation, and provide evidence of status from his/her post-secondary institution.
Proof of student status or proof of highest academic qualifications such as an original diploma or a sealed transcript may be requested.
Intake Dates
2025 - English Education Assistant (South Korea) Intake Dates
| 28 | July | 2025 |
| 25 | August | 2025 |
| 22 | September | 2025 |
| 27 | October | 2025 |
| 24 | November | 2025 |
2026 - English Education Assistant (South Korea) Intake Dates
| 19 | January | 2026 |
| 23 | February | 2026 |
| 23 | March | 2026 |
| 27 | April | 2026 |
| 18 | May | 2026 |
| 27 | July | 2026 |
| 31 | August | 2026 |
| 28 | September | 2026 |
| 26 | October | 2026 |
| 23 | November | 2026 |
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Online, internationally accredited Korean Cultural Foundation course
Online Korean language course pre-arrival to provide an important foundation in the local language
Dedicated trip coordinator to help support you every step of the way
Airport Transfer (If arriving on the designated date)
In-country orientation and cultural programs of 3 days with other participants
Free 4 nights’ accommodation upon arrival in our partner hostel/guesthouse (shared room)
Comprehensive visa guidance
Pre-departure guidance
24-7 support line
I’m very happy with the personal growth I’ve experienced so far, and getting the opportunity to live in a different country for a while is amazing and something I will definitely recommend others do as well! I think working holiday is a great way to travel if you also have a wish to try living in a different country.
My personal experience with the Korean working holiday has opened my eyes to the different working cultures other countries have to offer.
Thanks to the working holiday aspect I could do a lot more than just work and a little tourism, I could plan activities, make new foreign friends, and learn from the people not only around me in the same program, but also natives in Korea about different cultures.


