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No, we help you every step of the way.
Upon arrival, you will be taken to a motel where you will stay for about 5-7 days.
During this time our housing manager will show you several apartments.
After you choose the one that you like we will move in some furniture and the rest of your belongings. |
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Key money is like a bond that is provided to secure the lease.
You can either use our key money or put up your own.
Most teachers use our key money, however if you have your own housing or key money then you would get a higher housing allowance |
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That can vary depending on location, size and the condition of the building and apartment.
In Seoul it ranges from W450,000 to W750,000 for a studio. |
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Rent is conveniently deducted from your monthly salary.
Each month you have a pay slip which explains all income and deductions, including rent so everyone is paid on time and you have a complete record each month. |
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Most landlords require a deposit of W200,000 to hold the apartment.
However, the first month’s rent can generally be taken from your first month’s salary. |
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Direct English provides: a double bed, refrigerator, gas range, washer and wardrobe) although some apartments come with other items provided by the landlord.
Teachers completing their contract here and other teachers in Korea often have moving sales so you can furnish your apartment quite easily and cheaply once you move in. |
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Yes, Korea is one of he most wired nations in the world, so broadband is everywhere.
As soon as you get your Alien Registration Card you will be able to have your manager assist you in getting internet and cable. |
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We do provide a double bed, but you may want to bring a set of sheets and pillow cases as the sheets in Korea are a bit different, although more than adequate and fairly reasonably priced. |
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If you use our key money then we don't provide housing allowance.
If you have your own housing or use your own key money then you get W150,000/month.
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Most teachers live within a 5 to 15 minute walk of their branch.
However, others may have a 10-15 minute commute by bus or subway. |
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The word cozy comes to mind when you think of an apartment in Seoul and slightly more spacious than cozy in Busan.
Most apartments are studios with their own bathrooms and kitchenette areas.
There are some 1 and 2 bdrm. Apartments but usually only couples choose those as they are able to share the rent.
Apartments are measured in pyong (1 pyong = 35.585 487 837 642 square foot) and most studios range from 9 to 17 pyong. |
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Well that depends on how often you cook, use the heat and AC, but generally you will be paying from W15,000 to W60,000 a month. |
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That depends on the type of building.
Villas, which are 3 to 5 story apartment buildings fees rang from 0 to W50,000, which may already be included in the rent.
Officetels, which are generally newer mixed-use building have maintenance fees calculated at approximately W5,000 to W9,000/pyong. |
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No, most of our teachers really enjoy living in their own place.
Some teachers want to live with a roommate, but this is their choice. |
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If you happen to know someone here or happen to get on well with new teachers arriving at your branch at the same time then certainly that is possible although, quite rare.
Most of our teachers like to have their own apartment. |
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