iAE Edu Net Vancouver Ltd. is looking for qualified teachers wishing to go overseas and teach English in Korea. To apply, teachers must have been born in a country where English is the native language, hold at least a four year bachelor's degree, and be willing to immerse themselves in a new culture. TESL certification or prior teaching experience is an advantage but not a requirement. Teachers will receive round trip airfare, along with accommodation and medical coverage while in Korea.

Job description and benefits are as follows:

Salary : between 2,000,000W~2,100,000W per month
Housing: fully furnished (single or shared depending on the school
Working hours: 15:00~22:00 or 16:00~22:00 (depending on the school)
Paid vacation : 10 days + national holidays (may vary slightly depending on the school)
Airfare: Round trip (either prepaid or to be reimbursed upon arrival)
Medical Coverage: Costs for this will be at least partially covered by the employer (50% by the employer and 50% by the teacher, or 100% by the employer depending on the school)

The documents requirements to get a work visa are as follows:

1. Original 4 year university degree (or an official copy notarized by the Korean Embassy)
2. A sealed copy of one's complete university transcripts
3. 3 passport size photos
4. Resume
5. Copy of the front page of one's passport
6. Signed Contract

The entire application and visa procedure is as follows:

1. A teaching position becomes available.
2. The teacher submits his/her resume to iae_canada@hotmail.com or elliott@eduhouse.net
3. The teacher has an interview with members of the iAE staff here in Vancouver, as well as an interview with the Korean recruiter (by phone or webcam).
4. The teacher reviews and signs the employment contract.
5. The teacher sends the documents required to apply for a work visa to Korea. (The teacher is responsible for sending these documents and must pay any expenses for mail or express mail).
6. Korean company issues the contract certificate number for an E-2 Visa. (This process usually takes 5-7 business days, but at times it can take up to 2 weeks).
7. The teacher receives the contract certificate number from the office at iAE.
8. The teacher applies for an E2 visa at the Korean Embassy in Vancouver (this takes 4-5 business days).
9. The teacher confirms his/her flight schedule.
10. The teacher arrives in Korea. The Korean company will arrange to pick the teacher up at the airport, and drive the teacher to his/her accommodation.

If you have any questions, please contact our staff at iAE Edu Net Vancouver Ltd. by email: iae_canada@hotmail.com or call Elliott Kim by phone: 778-898-2424.

Long-term Visa to Teach a Foreign Language (E-2)

Eligible Applicants

?? -? People who wish to teach foreign languages at language institutes, primary schools or above, or other
      educational facilities

???-? The applicant must be a native speaker who has attended an English-speaking university/college and
      obtained a bachelor¡¯s, Master¡¯s, or doctoral degree. ?A degree from a French-speaking university is not
      a sufficient qualification to teach English.

Required Items

    1) One completed visa application form

    2) One recent passport-type colour photo

    3) Passport with remaining validity of at least 6 months, plus a copy

    4) Permanent residency card (work-permit or study-permit document),plus a copy(if applicable)

    5) Cdn $65.00 visa fee

   6) Additional items required for this type of visa:

     A. For individuals with visa issuance confirmation numbers:

     ¡¤ ? Visa issuance confirmation number (clearly stated on the bottom of the visa application form)
     ¡¤ ? Sealed university transcript (This is required for verification purposes.? Please contact the Consulate
        if it is not available.)

     B. For instructors invited by the Ministry of Education (e.g. EPIK teachers,
       www.epik.go.kr):

     ¡¤ ? Original university degree
     ¡¤ ? Sealed university transcript
     ¡¤ ? Original employment contract from the superintendent of Educational Affairs
     ¡¤ ? Notice of appointment from the head of Gyowon University Training Centre or the superintendent of
        Educational Affairs
     ¡¤ ? Employee's resume (if available)

* Please note:

  • The processing time is five working days. ?Applicants are advised not to purchase their tickets until their visas are approved.?
  • The Consulate is closed on all BC holidays as well as some Korean holidays.? For details, please refer to the ¡°Consulate Information¡± section under ¡°Mission Introduction¡±.