Sam Reyes

Ex-ESL teacher, South Korea (2016-2022) — EPIK, hagwons & Asia visas

Writing for English Job Maze since 2023

Sam taught English in South Korea for six years, first with EPIK in a public middle school, then at a Seoul hagwon. He now writes about hiring seasons, visa paperwork and what public and private-school pay actually looks like once housing and bonuses are counted — the parts recruiters gloss over. He checks every figure against the programme's own page before it goes on the site.

Articles by Sam Reyes

Best Time to Apply for Teaching Jobs Abroad

Understand hiring seasons, regional patterns and the 3–6 months rule. Check official programme or embassy pages…

ESL teaching contract red flags

Checklist of ESL contract red flags, questions to ask employers, documents to request, and next steps…

Can non-native speakers teach English abroad?

Yes—eligibility depends on immigration (visa/work-permit) and employer requirements; always confirm with the host country's embassy or…

Recent Visa Changes for Teachers in the UAE: What You Need to Know

Significant visa modifications may impact your teaching plans in the UAE.

Best ESL Job Boards: Comparison and Guide

Compare major ESL/TEFL job boards, business models, costs, geographic strengths and best use cases.

Can you teach English abroad without a degree?

Short answer: sometimes — depends on the country, visa rules and employer.

Where to Find ESL Jobs Abroad: Programmes and Job Boards

Start with official language assistant programmes, then search specialist job boards, international schools, recruiters and local…

Highest Paying Countries to Teach English Abroad 2026

Rank of countries with the strongest pay packages for teaching English abroad in 2026, based on…

ESL teacher salary by country – official programme figures

Official published pay figures for major public ESL programmes by country, shown in local currency with…

Best countries to teach English abroad

Comparative guide to countries where anglophone speakers commonly teach English abroad, with criteria like visa ease,…