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2026 Teacher Growth Program recruitment guide
We are recruiting up to 350 local King Sejong Institute teachers. Please review eligibility, courses by track, and key dates before you apply.
Program overview
- Who can apply
- Local teachers who teach Korean at a King Sejong Institute
- Participants
- Up to 350 teachers (seats set by track)
- Duration
- Oct 1 – Dec 10 (10 weeks)
- Seats by track
- Track 1: 180 · Track 2: 110 · Track 3: 60
- Format
- Online lessons, live sessions, assignment feedback, and group mentoring
- Support
- Certificate and a growth voucher of up to KRW 500,000
Eligibility
Local teachers who teach Korean at a King Sejong Institute can apply if they fit one of the three tracks below. We show an expected track based on the qualifications and experience you enter, and set the final track after reviewing your evidence.
Courses by track
Track 1: Certified teachers
- Eligibility
- Korean language teacher certificate, level 1 or 2
- Growth goal
- Grow into an expert teacher
- Total hours
- 30 hours
- Mentoring
- Expert coach
- What you do
- Teaching method seminars, model lesson analysis, one-on-one lesson improvement consulting
Track 2: Trained teachers
- Eligibility
- Completed a Korean teacher training course or the K-Teacher program
- Growth goal
- Build a foundation for certification
- Total hours
- 32 hours
- Mentoring
- Education mentor
- What you do
- K-Teacher elective course, live mentoring, one-on-one teaching practicum, certification exam lecture
Track 3: Experienced teachers
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of Korean teaching experience
- Growth goal
- Strengthen core skills and grow steadily
- Total hours
- 58 hours
- Mentoring
- Lead mentor
- What you do
- K-Teacher general course, regular lead mentor meetings, comprehensive exam lectures
Selection criteria
If more eligible applicants apply than there are places, we consider the following together.
- Years of service at a King Sejong Institute
- Recent teaching evaluation results
- Recommendation from the institute director
- Work in a special or high-risk region
If the number of eligible applicants is within the quota, everyone is selected.
How to apply
01
Verify your email
Enter the verification code sent to the email you will apply with.
02
Basic information
Enter your name, King Sejong Institute, native language, and other basic details.
03
Qualifications and experience
Enter your certificates, training, and experience to see your expected track.
04
Upload evidence
Upload documents that confirm your qualifications and experience as PDF, JPG, or PNG files.
05
Review and submit
Check your answers, agree to the collection and use of personal information, and submit.
Required documents
- Track 1: Copy of your Korean language teacher certificate (level 1 or 2)
- Track 2: Certificate of completion for a teacher training course or the K-Teacher program
- Track 3: Degree certificate and proof of Korean teaching experience
- If applicable: Director's recommendation, recent teaching evaluation, proof of work in a special or high-risk region
Key dates
All dates are in Korea Standard Time (KST).
September 2026
Recruitment and selection
Participants are selected by track after online applications and evidence review.
Sep 24 to 30
Orientation
Account activation, learning setup check, and seminar area selection
Oct 1
Program starts
The 10-week program begins.
Oct to Nov
Learning and mentoring
Video lessons, live sessions, assignment feedback, and group mentoring
Nov to Dec
Completion and growth voucher
Completion is confirmed as teachers meet the requirements, and vouchers follow.
Dec 10
Program ends
Completion and results are finalized.
Dates may change depending on operations. We will post a notice if anything changes.
Application FAQ
Who can apply?
Local teachers who teach Korean at King Sejong Institutes around the world can apply. If you meet one of these requirements, you are placed in the matching track: (1) a Korean Language Teacher Certificate, Grade 1 or 2; (2) completion of a Korean language teacher training program or the K-Teacher program; (3) a bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of Korean teaching experience. Up to 350 teachers are selected in total.
How do I apply?
Click [Apply] on the program website. You do not need to log in. There are 5 steps: email verification → basic information → qualifications and experience → upload documents → review and consent. Each step is saved automatically, so you can continue later by verifying the same email again. If a colleague gave you a referral code, enter it in the Qualifications and experience step (optional).
I did not get the email verification code.
The code has 6 digits and is valid for 10 minutes. First, check your spam folder and make sure there are no typos in your email address. You can ask for a new code after 60 seconds, up to 3 times in 10 minutes. If you still do not get it, tell us on the Private inquiry board on the website.
Which documents do I need to upload, and in what format?
Upload fields appear based on your answers in the Qualifications and experience step (for example, your certificate, a training program or K-Teacher certificate, proof of your degree or experience, or a recommendation letter from the institute director). You can upload PDF, JPG, and PNG files, up to 10MB per file. HWP files are not accepted. Save them as PDF in the Hangul program and upload the PDF.
How is my track (Track 1, 2, or 3) decided?
When you enter your qualifications and experience, your expected track appears right away. It is the first match in this order: certificate → training program or K-Teacher → teaching experience. An administrator then checks your documents and confirms your final track. Your confirmed track decides your course, your mentor, and your completion criteria. Planned seats are about 180 for Track 1, about 110 for Track 2, and about 60 for Track 3.
How are teachers selected if there are more applicants than seats?
If 350 or fewer eligible teachers apply, all of them are selected. If more than 350 apply, 4 criteria are considered: years of service at King Sejong Institute, recent teaching evaluation results, a recommendation letter from the institute director, and work in a hardship or high-risk area. The balance across regions and institutes is also checked. Applicants who are not selected go on a waiting list, and seats are filled in order if someone drops out. Details may change after consultation with the Foundation.
Where can I check my application results and correction requests?
Check the status under Application status on the website, after email verification. If your documents need to be fixed, you get an email asking for corrections. Please upload the documents again by the deadline in the email. Selection results, the training schedule, and how to take the courses are sent to the email you used to apply.
How do I create my LMS account after I am selected?
You do not need to sign up. Open the [Activate account] link in your selection email (valid for 72 hours), set your password, agree to the terms, and check your time zone and language. Then you are logged in right away. The email you used to apply becomes your account, and you are automatically enrolled in the course for your track. If the link has expired, use [Forgot password] on the login page.
Have a question?
Send application questions as a private inquiry. We will email you when we reply.