Despite a small hurdle with one school, I was able to successful secure my contract and visa through A1 recruiting with another school. I originally found this company on Dave’s ESL Cafe forum. Best a... See more
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A1 Recruiting connects educators with rewarding international teaching opportunities worldwide. With 3,000+ partners and comprehensive support, we make teaching abroad smooth and efficient.
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Seoul, South Korea
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Highly recommend
I had a great experience with A1 recruiting and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to teach in South Korea. Joe was able to connect me to interviews with several schools very quickly. Communication with the agency was very clear, and they guided me through the entire process of getting my apostilles and obtaining my teaching visa. 10/10
Joe from A1 Recruiting is amazing!
I highly recommend Joe with A1 Recruiting! Joe helped me get my letter of release to transfer my visa sponsorship. He is very quick to reply and has great communication. He answered all my questions and provided everything I asked for, including apartment photos. I would definitely work with A1 Recruiting again! 10/10!
My recruiter Joe was really helpful
My recruiter Joe was really helpful. He provided a lot of job postings quickly and was efficient with his communication. He was really prompt in acquiring information that was needed quickly and was pleasant to work with. I really enjoyed my experience with A1.
I don’t regret working with A1Recruiting
I don’t regret working with A1Recruiting to find my teaching job! They have been so patient and communicative throughout the whole process, and I haven’t felt pressured to make any choices that didn’t feel right. I recommend going through A1Recruiting especially for first timers.
A1 made my search for a school so easy…
A1 made my search for a school so easy and they offered a lot of resources during the entire process. They do a really good job of explaining the process and being easy to reach whenever I had any questions or concerns. I would recommend working with them.
Highly Recommend A1 Recruiting
I had a great experience working with A1! They were very attentive to everything I said and ended up finding me a school that I loved. The whole process was super easy (interviewing, visa, etc.) and everything was explained thoroughly. I would definitely recommend A1 to anyone looking to teach in Korea!
Great experience
Joe from A1 recruiting was so helpful throughout the entire experience. He set me up with many interviews early on and was very informative and always replied so quick despite time differences. When finalising my school, he addressed all of my queries in a lot of detail which reassured me so much!
A+ Recruiting Service!
I have been working with A1 Recruiting since the end of May to find my perfect teaching position. Joe was my main point of contact, and he was amazing! Always professional and super prompt, Joe took all of my preferences into consideration when matching me with schools. After signing my contract with a school I was excited about, Joe and MinYoung made the visa process extremely painless. I would recommend A1 to anyone looking to teach in Korea!
This company has given me excellent opportunities.
This company has helped me greatly. They, and especially Joe Kim, have been knowledgeable and helpful all the way. They matched me up with great employers and are very in the know about the visa rules and many special situations and needs, such as swapping the Resident Card and the D10 visa. They listened carefully and explained all the options very well. This company is a godsend and I am very grateful for their service.
I had a great experience with A1…
I had a great experience with A1 Recruiting! They really listened to what I was looking for, I was set up with interviews quickly annd each interview I received was for a school that fit my preferences I specified. The help they provided meant everything went easily and smoothly, and they were incredibly understanding whenever I had delays or questions. Thank you!!
With A1 recruiting
With A1 recruiting, it has been a great experience. They were helpful with finding and setting up interviews with great schools and were very knowledgeable when it came to gathering all the information needed to make the transition smoother. I would definitely recommend A1 recruiting!
A1 Recruiting was exceptional!
A1 Recruiting was exceptional with their service! This is my wife and I’s first time teaching abroad, and Joe made the process simple and convenient for us! He provided all of the information we needed, and was very helpful in answering all of our questions! I would definitely recommend him to others looking for a recruiting agency!
Transparent, Professional, Reliable
A1’s communication skills were punctual, personable, and transparent. While working with them, they understood my preferences well when finding hagwons for me to apply to. The process was smooth and they handled all situations with professionalism and care. A1 is a reliable recruiting agency to assist future English teachers in finding good positions that meet their preferences.
Joe and the A1 team helped me get an…
Joe and the A1 team helped me get an amazing teaching job and they did it so fast! Within days of contacting them I had interviews arranged and my desired location and salary was offered. A1 gives you detailed instruction and tips for every step of the way. If you want to teach you gotta use A1! Thanks A1!
A1 Recruiting did everything possible…
A1 Recruiting did everything possible to guide me through the process of teaching English in South Korea as a first-time applicant. Joe was my recruiter, and she did an absolute amazing job reassuring me through all of my anxieties during the process (interviewing, gathering government documents for the visa application, etc). All of my interviews were set up for me. I was given a detailed guide on gathering government documents and checklists for visa applications. I highly recommend this recruiting company to anyone looking to teach English in South Korea!
Smooth & Supportive Process for First-Time Teachers
I worked with A1 Recruiting for my move to Korea and honestly, they made everything a lot easier. The whole visa process can be super overwhelming, but they broke it down step by step and always answered my (many) questions quickly.
I really appreciated how responsive and patient they were throughout everything especially as someone doing this for the first time. Would definitely recommend them if you’re new to teaching abroad or just want extra support during the process.
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