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Kellar · Joined: 06 Nov 2009

I assume this is another common question but I couldn't find a thread that specifically answered it. Thanks in advance for your patience.

I was wondering what time of year was the best time to apply for a job teaching English in South Korea. I was hoping to arrive in the summertime but I wasn't sure if students there had a summer break or if school went year-round or what. I'm planning to apply to GEPIK, if that helps guide your answers (I assume it will).

Anyway, considering I'm flexible and could pretty much start applying now if I wanted to, I wanted to make sure it wasn't a bad idea to wait until closer to summer.

Thanks for your help!

cruisemonkey · Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:53 am Post subject:

Now is always the best time to apply... assuming you want a job ASAP. Rolling Eyes

lifeinkorea · Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Location: somewhere in China

Asian school year starts in March. So, now till March is the best. Next time is September.

Kellar · Joined: 06 Nov 2009

What happens in September? Is that when people start applying again to get jobs the following March?

lifeinkorea · Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Location: somewhere in China

No, it's when the second half starts after summer break. In March, you get 40%, September 30%, Fall 20%, and Spring 10%. That's just my assessment.

Kellar · Joined: 06 Nov 2009

Okay, gotcha. Thanks for your help.