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English Program in Korea(EPIK)

Office in charge

Foreign Language Education Support Team, Dept. of International Exchange and Cooperation

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  • Tel+82-2-3668-1399(English), 1400(Korean)
  • Fax+82-2-764-1328
  • Emailepik@korea.go.kr
Website
Purpose
  • Select and place qualified native English teachers in public schools, in order to strengthen practical English education for elementary, middle and high school students
  • Improve the quality of native English teachers by providing them with specialized training and support
Contract Term : 1 year
  • 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 22 teaching hours per week
  • Positions are available in February (first term) and August (second term) of each year.
Eligibility
  • Applicants must
    • Be a citizen of one of the seven designated English-speaking countries
      • ※The designated consultation days and languages may change due to circumstances.
    • Hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
    • Have a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate (100+hours), teaching license, or majored in Teaching, TESOL, Second Languages
      Studies, or any field of Education
Selection Procedure
  • Applications can be accepted through one of the following
    • The EPIK Office in Korea (see 'Apply Now' on the EPIK Website)
    • MOU/MOA Organizations
    • Recruiting Agencies
Selection Procedure
1 Application Submission
2 Application Screening
3 Interview
4 Notification of interview result
5 Document Submission by Mail & Document Screening
6 Recommendation to Office of Education
7 Notification of Successful Placement
8 Entry into Korea
9 Orientation
10 Contract Start
Benefits
  • Monthly Salary
  • Accommodation
  • Entrance and Exit Allowance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vacation Days
  • Severance Pay
  • Monthly Salary
  • Housing
  • Entrance and Exit Allowance
  • Severance Pay
  • Paid Vacation Days
  • Setlement Allowance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Orientation Training