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TEACH IN KOREATHROUGH A KOREAN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
Gain international teaching experience through the best publicschool programs supporting English education in South Korea,English Program in Korea (EPIK) and Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK).
More prestige | More security | More opportunities
National Institute for International Education
Ministry of Education
The Republic of Korea is a country in East Asia that has made an unprecedented economic transformationin the span of 60 years. It is an international leader in technology and a country with a long and rich traditionof investing heavily in education. Korea maintains its international competitiveness due to its education system and development of human resource networks.
KOREA
INTRODUCTIONThe Ministry of Education is one of the executive bodies of the South Korean Government. Since 1948, the Ministry of Education has assumed the responsibility of establishing and reforming education policies, standardizing public school exams andthe national curriculum, and funding domestic and international
To achieve its vision to advance the country through
supports the endeavors of the National Institute for International NIIED).
The National Institute for International Education (NIIED) isan executive government organization under the Ministryof Education. Established in 1962 to enhance internationalexchange and cooperation, NIIED plays a key role in thedevelopment of human resources, cultivation of cultural identity for overseas Koreans and allocation of government scholarships to international students. Under NIIED, there are two nationally recognized public school programs strengthening English education in Korea: English Program in Korea (EPIK) and Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK).
INTRODUCTIONThe Ministry of Education is one of the executive bodies of the South Korean Government. Since 1948, the Ministry of Education has assumed the responsibility of establishing and reforming education policies, standardizing public school exams andthe national curriculum, and funding domestic and international programs. To achieve its vision to advance the country through education, supports the endeavors of the National Institute for International Education (NIIED).
The National Institute for International Education (NIIED) isan executive government organization under the Ministryof Education. Established in 1962 to enhance internationalexchange and cooperation, NIIED plays a key role in thedevelopment of human resources, cultivation of cultural identity for overseas Koreans and allocation of government scholarships to international students. Under NIIED, there are two nationally recognized public school programs strengthening English education in Korea: English Program in Korea (EPIK) and Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK).
The Korean education system is split into a 6-3-3-4 structure (elementary, middle, high and university).
Academic calendar year: March - February
● Summer break during August● Winter break in January
English is a mandatory subject.
● Elementary school: Grades 3 and 4, 2 hrs/wk● Elementary school: Grades 5 and 6, 3 hrs/wk● Middle school: 4-5 hrs/wk● High school: 5-6 hrs/wk
Education System
EPIK or TaLKWhat’s the difference?Both programs aim to improve and strengthen public school English education in Korea.
EPIK TaLK
*Designated countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, USACitizenshipRequirement
Boost the quality of the national English language curriculum
Program Mission Reinforce English education in areas that lack adequate resources and exposure to different cultures
1 year (6 months for exceptional cases)Term of Work 1 year
After-school, conversational classesWork Description Full-time, national curriculum
15 hours per weekInstructional Hours 22 hours per week
Rural areasRegional Placement Metropolitan & provincial locations
Elementary school onlySchool Placement Elementary/Middle/High school
AccommodationCo-scholarEntrance and exit allowancesMedical insurance coverageMonthly stipendField TripsOne-month orientationSettlement allowance
Vacation leave
AccommodationCo-teacher Entrance and exit allowancesMedical insurance coverageMultiple school teaching allowanceMonthly salaryOne-week orientationSettlement allowanceSeverance pay (after completion of all contracts)Vacation leave
Education Requirement
Bachelor’s degree or higher Associate’s degree or enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program (3rd year or higher)
Application Period via online application
Embassy/Consulate Deadline:OCT - DEC for spring semesterAPR - JUN for fall semester
via online application
Embassy/ConsulateSEP - DEC for spring semesterMAR - JUN for fall semester
Web site www.epik.go.kr www.talk.go.kr
English Program in KoreaLaunch your professional teaching career through EPIK!
EPIK is offered to native English speakers seeking to make a deeper and lasting impact on English education in Korea as full-timeguest English teachers. Positions are available in metropolitan and provincial locations, from primary through secondary schools nationwide.
EPIK was established in 1995 as part of the Ministry of Education’s initiative to enhance the national English education curriculum.From co-teaching with licensed Korean teachers to independently exploring the country, EPIK is a rewarding experience for those pursuing a future in teaching English as a foreign language.
* Designated countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, USA
Take part in this EPIK experience!EPIKEligibility Native English speaker and citizen of one of the designated countries*
Obtained a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any discipline
Work Description Teach the national English language curriculumMonday - Friday, 8 hrs/day (22 instructional hrs/wk)
Term of Work 1 year, full-time position
Placement Location 15 metropolitan and provincial locations
Accommodation Co-teacher Entrance and exit allowances (KRW 1.3 million) Medical insurance coverage (50% policy coverage) Multiple school teaching allowance Monthly salary (KRW 1.8 to 2.7 million)One-week orientation Settlement allowance Severance pay (after completion of all contracts) Vacation leave
When to Apply
How to Apply ① Visit www.epik.go.kr② Download the EPIK application form③ Submit the application along with two scanned letters of recommendation to [email protected]
Web site www.epik.go.kr
Follow Us www.facebook.com/epikprogram www.twitter.com/epikprogramwww.youtube.com/epikprogram
Teach and Learn in KoreaGet a transformative cultural experience through TaLK!
TaLK is a scholarship program for individuals seeking to gain experience focusing on service-learning and cultural education. Positions are offered to college students and recent graduates who are comfortable working with children of ages 6 to 12.
Since 2008, TaLK has been providing educational support to public schools with limited access to English language resources. Program participants engage in cross-cultural exchange with the locals, instruct in a rural setting and are provided with opportunities to take part in various activities to broaden their knowledge of Korea.
* Designated countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, USA
Start living, Start TaLKing!TaLKEligibility Native English speaker and citizen of one of the designated countries*
Associate’s degree or enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program (3rd year of higher)
Work Description Teach conversational English in after-school classes Monday - Friday (15 instructional hrs/wk)
Term Duration 1 year (6 months for exceptional cases)
Placement Location 11 metropolitan and provincial areas, mostly rural areas
Accommodation Co-scholar Entrance and exit allowances (KRW 1.3 million)Medical insurance coverage Monthly stipend (KRW 1.5 million)Field trips One-month orientation Settlement allowance
Vacation leave
When to Apply
How to Apply ① Visit www.talk.go.kr② Create a TaLK My Page and complete the online application (parts A and B)③ Print, sign and submit the application along with hard copies of all required
the TaLK Web site under Apply Now
Web site www.talk.go.kr
Follow Us www.facebook.com/talkprogramwww.twitter.com/talkprogramwww.youtube.com/thetalkprogram
① Visit www.epik.go.kr② Download the EPIK application form③ Submit to [email protected]
① Visit www.talk.go.kr② Create a TaLK My Page and complete the online application (parts A and B)③ Print, sign and submit the application along with hard copies of all required documents④
recommendation, a signed letter of pledge, an apostilled criminal background check and a copy of the passport
of enrollment in a middle and high school in a designated country .
How to Apply
IRELAND UNITED KINGDOM
AUSTRALIA
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
NEW ZEALAND
CANADA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
APPLICATION OFFICESKorean Embassy / Consulate-General / Education Center
REPUBLIC OF KOREA *EPIK & TaLK headquarters
National Institute for International Education81 Ihwajang-gil Jongno-guSeoul 110-810Republic of Korea
Tel : +82-2-3668-1400Fax : +82-2-765-9947
Inquiries : [email protected] : [email protected] : www.epik.go.kr
Tel : +82-2-3668-1399Fax : +82-2-764-1328
Inquiries : [email protected] : via website Website : www.talk.go.kr
AUSTRALIA
Canberra (Embassy) : ConsulSydney (Consulate) : Education Director
Tel : +61-2-6270-4105Tel : +61-2-9261-8033
Fax : +61-2-6273-4839Fax : +62-2-9261-8444
CANADA
Montreal (Consulate) : ConsulOttawa (Embassy) : ConsulToronto (Consulate) : Education DirectorVancouver (Consulate) : Consul
Tel : +1-514-845-2555Tel : +1-613-244-5010Tel : +1-416-920-3809Tel : +1-604-681-9581
Fax : +1-514-845-1119Fax : +1-613-244-5043Fax : +1-416-924-7305Fax : +1-604-681-4864
IRELAND *EPIK only
Dublin (Embassy) : Consul Tel : +353-1-660-8800/8053 Fax : +353-1-660-8716
NEW ZEALAND
Auckland (Consulate) : ConsulWellington (Embassy) : Consul
Tel : +64-9-379-0818/0460Tel : +64-4-473-9073/4
Fax : +64-9-373-3340Fax : +64-4-472-3865
UNITED KINGDOM
London (Embassy) : Education Director Tel : +44-20-7227-5547/5500 Fax : +44-20-7227-5503
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Atlanta (Consulate) : ConsulBoston (Consulate) : ConsulChicago (Consulate) : Education DirectorHonolulu (Consulate) : ConsulHouston (Consulate) : Education DirectorLos Angeles (Consulate) : Education DirectorNew York (Consulate) : Education DirectorSan Francisco (Consulate) : Education DirectorSeattle (Consulate) : ConsulWashington, D.C. (Embassy) : Education Director
Tel : +1-404-522-1178Tel : +1-617-641-2830Tel : +1-312-822-9485Tel : +1-808-595-6109/6274Tel : +1-713-961-4104Tel : +1-213-386-3112 (ext.201)Tel : +1-646-674-6051/6047Tel : +1-415-921-4834Tel : +1-206-441-1011 (ext.20)Tel : +1-202-939-5680
Fax : +1-404-521-3169Fax : +1-617-641-2831Fax : +1-312-822-0253Fax : +1-808-595-3046Fax : +1-713-961-4135Fax : +1-213-386-3138Fax : +1-646-674-6055Fax : +1-415-441-2954Fax : +1-206-441-7912Fax : +1-202-265-2127
National Institute for International Education81 Ihwajang-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-810, Republic of Korea
(Room 305)Phone 02-3668-1399 (in Korea) 82-2-3668-1399 (internationally)Inquiries [email protected] www.talk.go.kr > Apply Now
(Room 301) Phone 02-3668-1400 (in Korea) 82-2-3668-1400 (internationally)Inquiries [email protected] [email protected]
