Fair Recruitment & Teacher Protection Policy
Last updated: July 3, 2026
We built Teacher Korea Consulting because too many foreign teachers arrive in Korea through processes they can't see into — job boards, unread contracts, and no one to call when something goes wrong. These are the standards we hold ourselves to.
1. Free for teachers, always
We never charge teachers a placement fee, deposit, or "processing" cost — before, during, or after placement. Schools pay for our service.
2. School vetting
Before we introduce a teacher, we review the school's hiring history, working conditions, and the specific terms it is offering. We decline to work with schools that won't provide clear written terms. Vetting reduces risk; it cannot eliminate it — which is why the commitments below matter too.
3. Contract transparency
- You see the full contract, in advance, with time to review it — never a "sign now" situation.
- We walk you through the key terms in plain English: salary, hours, housing, flight reimbursement, severance, and termination conditions.
- We encourage you to take any contract to an independent advisor — including the up to 3 free consultations available through our partnered Korean law firm.
4. Your documents stay yours
No school we work with may hold your passport or original documents. If anyone asks to keep them, tell us immediately.
5. Honest representation
We describe schools, cities, and conditions as they are. We would rather lose a placement than place you somewhere on a false picture.
6. Support after you arrive
Our involvement doesn't end at the airport. If a dispute arises about pay, hours, housing, or your contract, contact us — we will help you understand your options, and you can use a free consultation with our partnered Korean law firm for professional advice.
7. Raising a concern
If you believe any school — or anyone acting on our behalf — has fallen short of these standards, email teacherkorea.consulting@gmail.com with "Concern" in the subject line. A concern will never disadvantage your application.
This page describes our service standards. Individual contract terms are set between you and your school, and outcomes vary. Nothing here is legal advice.