Want to teach in South Korea? We'll find you a great job and help with the paperwork. Experience the adventure of a lifetime!

1.
Be
Flexible.
Be
Enthusiastic.
Be
Committed.
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“You
should
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this.”

2. Hi.
We’re the AT team.
Because you’re
probably wondering,
we thought we’d
tell you a bit more
of our story…"

3. This is Reuben. "
"
He and his wife arrived in Asia
in 2005. Six months after
arriving, they decided to stay a
second year – the experience
and the adventure was just too
good give up after 1 short year! "
"
Reuben had a job he LOVED and enjoyed teaching just as much as he enjoyed
exploring Asia. Within the first 2 years of living in Asia, he had surfed in Bali,
received scuba certification in Thailand, hiked the Great Wall, rode a yak in Tibet,
and floated down the Mighty Mekong River in Vietnam."
"
It’s hard to believe that 6 years and many more adventures passed before he
and his wife moved back home! "

4. !
In 2007 we started !
Adventure Teaching, !
a company that puts !
teachers first. !
!
Towards the end of his first year
abroad, Reuben convinced his
best friend to join him overseas. "

5. As you can see, we’ve all been teachers."

6. Here’s the thing: the AT team loves Asia."
And we want you to love your experience, too."

7. Here’s what "
you can expect "
from us:"
1. Get to know you
"
2. Find you a good fit
"
3. Be available to you… the
whole time you’re there! "
We’re always a phone
call or email away! we"
"
Now, let’s get some of your questions answered…"

8. So, what can I expect life in Asia to look like?"
"
Here are the things we’ll be covering next:"
!
• Transportation!
• Free Time!
• Vacation Time !
"
"
• Money + Savings!
• Qualifications!
• Schools!
• Your Apartment!
Please keep in mind that all monetary values are approximate, "
and depend entirely on the exchange rate at any given time."
*

9. Who?
The
employer.
A/er
a
year
of
teaching
in
Asia,
many
AT
teachers:
– transfer
their
teaching
careers
to
other
schools
in
China
or
Korea
– shi/
focus
within
their
current
se>ng,
and
take
on
new
roles
at
their
school
– Take
their
experience
to
a
new
country,
new
culture,
and
new
people
group.
In
the
past,
some
of
our
teachers
go
on
to
pursue
work
in
Japan,
others
look
to
Southeast
Asia
for
posiEons,
and
some
even
venture
to
the
UAE
or
Saudi
Arabia!
There
are
no
predetermined
teaching
career
paths
in
Asia…
anything
is
possible!
We
work
with
several
different
types
of
schools
throughout
both
China
and
South
Korea.
These
schools
vary
in
size,
structure,
loca7on,
curriculum,
etc.,
and
range
from
the
basic,
privately
run
English
Language
Ins7tutes
to
large,
well-­‐run,
and
structured
Language
company
chains.
A/er
you
send
us
your
applicaEon
material,
we’ll
chat
with
you
about
which
teaching
opportuniEes
would
be
a
good
fit
for
you!

10. What?
The
details.
Requirements:
– EducaEon
requirements
vary:
• Some
schools
require
a
Bachelor’s
degree
(in
anything!)
+
TEFL
CerEficate
/
CELTA
• Some
only
require
a
BA
/
BS…
in
anything!
• In
China,
schools
also
require
at
least
1
year
of
formal
teaching
experience
– Valid
passport
from:
Canada,
USA,
UK
Australia,
New
Zealand,
South
Africa,
Ireland
– Age:
22
to
55
(24+
in
China)
Benefits:
the
benefits
for
each
posiEon
vary
significantly
depending
on
the
school.
– Salary
ranges
from
$950
–
$1,200
USD/month
in
China
and
$1,800
–
2,200
USD/month
in
Korea
depending
on
exchange
rate
– Paid
Vaca7on:
7+
days
and
Nat'l
holidays
– Visa:
Sponsored
work
visa
(we’ll
help
you
get
things
together)
– Travel:
Some
schools
pay
for
your
flight
TO
Asia,
and
will
reimburse
you
upon
your
arrival.
Others
will
pay
for
your
flight
home.
Others
will
give
you
a
“travel
allowance”
–
it
just
depends
on
the
school!
– Arrival
Support:
most
schools
have
an
orientaEon
AND
on-­‐site
training
before
you
begin
teaching
– Accommoda7on:
in
Korea,
schools
provide
a
parEally
furnished
studio-­‐size
apartment
AND
pay
your
rent.
Some
schools
in
China
also
do
the
same,
while
other
schools
pay
you
a
higher
salary
and
let
you
arrange
your
own
apartment.

11. But, I’m not a teacher."
Don’t worry! "
There is no teaching experience or prior
training required to apply. *"
"
All you need is a "
Bachelors degree – in anything! – ""
and a passport from the USA, Canada, South Africa, "
Australia, New Zealand, England, Ireland, or Scotland."
"
*Schools in China require 1 year of teaching experience. "
• Will my school give me a curriculum? Yes.!
• How many hours will I work? You will likely be
required to be at your school for 40 hours a
week; 22-30 teaching hours per week is pretty
standard."
"
• Do I need to speak Chinese / Korean? Nope.!
• How big are the classes? It depends on the
school, but many language institute classes
range from 8-15 students per class.!
So, what types of jobs are available?"
"
Great question!!

12. Pre-school/Elementary "
(called “Kindergarten”)"
• Hours:!
– 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.(average)"
• Student ages: !
– 3-10 years old"
• Benefits:!
– Students learn quickly, making it
rewarding work"
– Some jobs available year-round"
– Students LOVE you – total
celebrity treatment!"
– Enthusiastic, energetic teaching
environment"
– Talk about cute kids, eh?! "
• Keep in mind:!
– High-energy teaching"
– “On your feet” – young kids have
lots of needs!"
"

13. Elementary to Middle"
• Hours:!
– 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. "
• (varies school to school)"
• Student ages: "
– 8 to 14 years old"
• Benefits:"
– Students usually have basic
understanding of English language"
– Small class size"
– Some jobs available year-round"
• Keep in mind:!
– Sometimes difficult to keep your
students engaged and attentive"

14. What will my apartment look like?"
It will probably be a studio-style apartment. "
The kitchen, washing machine and fridge are along
one wall, and the bathroom is a separate room next
the the front door. "
Sometimes studio apartments have a loft.."

15. Either way, it’s plenty of space to live in and hang with your friends."

16. Apartments are located in "
high-rise buildings, most come "
partially (if not fully) furnished, "
with your necessary amenities "
within a short walking distance. "

17. How do I get around?"
• It’s affordable! Public transportation is cheap and very
convenient throughout China and Korea."
• It’s vast! Both countries have an extensive transportation
system of buses, subways, taxis, trains, ferries, and planes."
• Weekend getaways – take an inter-city bus or train to another
area of the country for around $20-50. "
!
!
(Look how luxurious the inter-city buses are! Sweet!)!
(Yes, subways can get this crowded…)

18. If public transportation isn’t enough…"
Bikes – they are
inexpensive and "
easy to find. "
"
"
Motorcycles – you’ll need a
license, but a great way to
tour the country!"
Scooters – also easy to
find, and an exceedingly
fun way to get around."

19. And what will do I do when I’m not teaching?"
Sports"
Concerts"
Visit ancient"
sites"
Hike"
Weekend on the beach"
Karaoke"
Explore the "
Night Life"
Watersports "
Rent (or buy!) a scooter"

20. Will I be alone? "

21. Not if we can help it!"
Connecting teachers is
one of our favorite
things to do, and we
make it a priority."

22. "
!
If you ask, we’ll do our best to
connect you to other AT teachers
located in your area. "
What do we mean?"

23. 1. , "
2. ,"
And remember: one of our founding, core values is putting
our teachers first – we are committed to walking with you
throughout your entire term of employment! "
""
Please call, email, or write us at anytime, for anything!"

24. FAQs
SEll
have
more
quesEons?
How
long
is
the
contract?
Your
iniEal
contract
is
12
months.
Depending
on
job
performance,
opportuniEes
to
extend
your
Eme
in
Asia
may
be
available.
Many
teachers
choose
to
stay
with
their
school
for
one
or
two
more
years.
What
is
the
average
class
size?
Class
sizes
range
from
one-­‐on-­‐one
private
lessons
to
classes
of
8-­‐25.
What
are
my
working
hours?
Most
contracts
are
for
a
40-­‐hour
work
week,
usually
involving
some
evenings
and
weekends.
Within
the
40-­‐
hour
work
week,
you
will
have
enough
Eme
to
plan,
prep,
teach,
and
perform
other
duEes
as
needed.
How
many
hours
per
week
will
I
be
teaching?
18-­‐30
teaching
hours
are
a
part
of
your
40-­‐hour
work
week.
Teaching
hours
will
depend
on
your
school
and
the
Eme
of
the
year.

25. FAQs
SEll
have
more
quesEons?
How
much
vaca7on
7me
do
I
get?
Schools
offer
7-­‐10
days,
plus
most
naEonal
holidays.
Other
schools
offer
more
vacaEon
days.
What
are
some
of
my
non-­‐teaching
du7es?
Non-­‐teaching
duEes
can
include
class
preparaEon,
meeEng
with
potenEal
students,
wriEng
student
performance
feedback,
parent-­‐student
conferences,
etc.
How
do
I
apply?
Once
your
visa
documents
are
ready,
your
placement
coordinator
at
Adventure
Teaching
will
submit
you
for
job
openings
that
you
would
be
a
good
fit
for!
I
can’t
speak
Chinese
or
Korean;
is
that
a
problem?
You
can
teach
in
Asia
without
knowing
how
to
speak
the
language.
Our
schools
encourage
all
teachers
to
learn
some
of
the
local
language
and
some
even
provide
real-­‐Eme
online
lessons
to
teachers.
Of
course,
it
is
enErely
up
to
you
if
you
want
to
take
the
challenge!
When
do
teaching
posi7ons
start?
Start
dates
are
open
throughout
the
year,
depending
on
the
country.

26. Can
I
choose
the
loca7on
of
the
school?
You
can
let
us
know
your
preferences
during
the
Admissions
Process.
We’ll
work
hard
to
find
you
a
good
fit
–
a/er
all,
we’re
keenly
interested
in
you
actually
enjoying
your
Eme
teaching
overseas!
Just
remember:
the
more
flexible
you
can
be,
the
easier
it
is
for
us
to
narrow
down
which
school
will
be
the
best
fit!
How
do
I
get
a
legal
work
visa?
Our
Visa
Process
Expert
will
help
you
every
step
of
the
way
to
obtain
a
legal
work
visa!
The
two
documents
that
take
the
longest
to
obtain:
a
diploma
and
a
background
check.
FAQs
SEll
have
more
quesEons?
What
happens
if
I
get
sick?
Most
schools
provide
comprehensive
health
insurance
coverage
for
their
teachers.
It
will
cover
you
in
the
event
of
sickness
and
injury.
How
will
I
get
to
know
people
and
find
friends?
In
addiEon
to
your
colleagues
at
your
school
and
the
local
community,
you
may
meet
other
teachers
in
your
area.
To
meet
teachers
who
are
already
in
country,
some
schools
also
have
their
own
social
network
open
exclusively
to
their
teachers.

27. Where
will
I
live?
Some
schools
will
provide
you
with
an
apartment
during
your
Eme
overseas.
Others
will
connect
you
with
one
of
their
trusted
real
estate
agents.
Finding
an
apartment
is
easier
than
it
sounds,
and
these
schools
will
pay
for
a
hotel
for
your
first
2
weeks
in
country.
And
don’t
forget
–
all
of
us
at
Adventure
Teaching
will
support
you
through
this
transiEon
and
enEre
year
abroad!
We’re
always
a
phone
call
or
email
away!
Will
I
have
enough
money
to
support
myself?
Schools
in
China
and
Korea
offer
a
compeEEve
salary
that
offers
a
good
standard
of
living.
Adventure
Teaching
teachers
generally
find
that
their
salary
gives
them
a
purchasing
power
in
Asia
that
is
much
stronger
than
in
their
home
country.
FAQs
SEll
have
more
quesEons?

28. How can I best prepare "
for this adventure?"
1. Don’t miss reading a single page on our website!
"
2. Begin learning the basics of Mandarin/Korean. Anything you can
retain before heading over will help you immensely!
"
3. Set your expectations appropriately. Living and working in another
culture is a challenge – one that should not be taken lightly.
"
4. Schedule an interview (here) with our admissions team ASAP to
see if you are a good fit for our program. "

29. We
look
forward
to
our
interview
with
you.
Be
Flexible.
Be
Enthusiastic.
Be
Committed.
©AdventureTeaching Inc. 2015 all rights reserved
“You
should
probably
do
this.”