Interested in seeing the world? Want to make a positive impact in the process? Teaching English in Korea may be the way to go. Fun and rewarding, English teaching positions give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a rich foreign culture while also helping build and encourage young minds. And as if that weren’t enough, teaching English in Korea can also be very lucrative. That’s partially why the competition for these positions — and requirements you’ll need to meet to qualify for them — are so steep.

But don’t let that scare you off. With the right preparation (and a few insider tips), you’ll be all set to teach English in Korea. So, let’s take a look at what you’ll need to do to make it happen.