Conversational instruction in a foreign language by a foreigner who meets the qualifications prescribed by the Minister of Justice at a foreign language institute, an educational institution of elementary school or higher and its affiliated language institute, a language institute affiliated with a broadcasting company or a language institute affiliated with a corporation, or other similar institution or organization.

Conversation instruction

The activity of teaching students how to communicate with each other in a foreign language at a foreign language school, educational institution, company, organization, etc.

Teaching specific linguistics, literature, or interpretation/translation techniques in a foreign language does not constitute conversation instruction.

Place of activity

Foreign language schools, educational institutions above elementary school level and their affiliated language institutes, language training centers affiliated with broadcasters and companies, and other similar institutions or organizations.

Maximum period of stay that can be granted once: 2 years.

Instructors at foreign language schools, etc.

A national of the country whose native language is the foreign language, who has graduated from a university or higher school in the country whose native language is the foreign language and holds a bachelor's degree or higher, or the equivalent.

Graduated from a high school or vocational college in a country where the foreign language is the native language and holds a bachelor's degree or higher from a university in Korea.

Those who have been recruited and selected by the Ministry of Education or a city or prefectural education inspectorate and intend to work in elementary, middle, or high schools.

Nationals of English-speaking countries who have graduated from a university in their country of origin with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Native English speaking countries (7 countries) : USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland

Allows non-English-speaking spouses of professionals and international students to teach English conversation.

Application form, passport, and one standard-sized photograph.

Officially verified academic credentials (only one of the following must be submitted: photocopy of diploma, certificate of completion, or graduation certificate indicating completion of degree)

Officially verified criminal background check from your home country (must include criminal convictions throughout your home country).

An officially verified third country criminal background check: If you earned your degree outside of your home country, submit.

Home country criminal history certificate for compliance purposes

Health Certificate

Employment contract (minimum wage requirement: at least the minimum wage of the current year), documents related to the establishment of an academy or organization

Other references required for screening: Tutor utilization plan, student and employee status