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Teaching English in Korea (Outgoing Program) Featured: Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Gwangju Gyeonggi, South Korea; Seoul, South Korea; Sokcho, South Korea
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Program Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: KU applicants only
  • Program Cost: Summer
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2027 12/15/2026 01/01/2027 05/28/2027 06/24/2027
IMPORTANT DATE INFORMATION: Students should plan to depart the U.S. on May 27, 2027 for arrival in Seoul, South Korea on May 28, 2027.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Faculty-Led, Internship Study Abroad Program Coordinator: Angela Perryman
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Eligibility: 2.75 GPA
Open to Non-KU students: NO Open to graduate students: YES
Program Description:


Funding your Study Abroad Program

KU Study Abroad can do personalized financial aid and scholarship advising for students.  Please visit 108 Lippincott Hall or call 785-864-3742 to set up an appointment.  KU students who qualify for financial aid in the form of Stafford and/or other loans, Federal Grants, and KU or outside scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a study abroad program.  
 
KU Study Abroad supplemental scholarships are available to KU degree seeking students. Applications are available online. The scholarship application deadline is February 15 for Summer, March 15th for Fall and Academic Year programs and October 1 for Spring, Winter Break and Spring Break programs.
 
For additional scholarship opportunities visit:  www.studyabroad.ku.edu/other-scholarship-opportunities
 

Freeman Foundation East Asia Internship Award

Undergraduate or graduate students who are US citizens or permanent residents may apply for a Freeman Foundation East Asia Internship Award for the summer 2027 program.  The deadline to apply is February 1.   
 
Application Procedures

All applicants will be required to complete several documents for each study abroad application.  Below is a list of documents that will need to be completed for an application.

        a. Statement of Purpose
        b. Verification of Minimum GPA Requirement
        c. Unofficial Transcript or Advising Report
        d. 2 Recommendations
        e. Authorization to Release Student Information
        f. Student Conduct Verification
        g. Financial Aid Questionnaire        
        h. Applicants will also complete an interview with the program directors in mid December.

For more detailed information about the application process, please visit our Application Process page.



Program Ratings:
Overall Experience:
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Academic Experiences:
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Cultural Experience:
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Overall Experience:
1 2 3 4
Academic Experiences:
1 2 3 4
Cultural Experience:
1 2 3 4 5
Program Reviews:
Summer 2023 Participant
I found some of the support from the mentor teachers as well as the opportunity to use my Korean to be the most rewarding. Even if you have never taught before, you will have time to develop interesting lesson plans and learn to interact with students. There is a native English teacher at both the High School and English Business high school who will provide suggestions as well as guidance. As for using Korean, students who have had the opportunity to learn Korean/already know some Korean will find that you can better connect to Kyung Hwa students as well as the Gwangju area residents.

Summer 2024 Participant
I learned so much valuable information about Korean/Asian culture. It is an experience that is impossible to replicate without physically going there.

Summer 2024 Participant
I loved meeting and working with the students. The school was incredibly welcoming and friendly, and getting to work with the community was a heartwarming experience.

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