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Introd ction Introduction • A government organization sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and ...
Introd ction Introduction • A government organization sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology • Operated by the National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED) • Invites native English speakers to teach in Korean public schools
Goals • To improve p English g communicative competencies of Korean students and teachers • To encourage cultural awareness and exchange
EPIK History Histor • 1995
EPIK established under Korea National University of Education
• 1995-2006 1301 Guest English Teachers • 2007
EPIK transferred to the National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED)
• 2007. 2007 9
236 G Guestt E English li h Teachers T h
• 2008
650 Guest English Teachers
Ed cation in Korea Education • Public school system - 6ㆍ3ㆍ3ㆍ4 - single track system School Level
Grade
Age
Lesson Period
Elementary School
1-6
7-12
40 min
Middle School
1-3
13-15
45 min
Hi h SSchool High h l
13 1-3
16 18 16-18
50 min i
University/ College
1-4
19-22
Ed cation in Korea Education Se es e s Semesters 1st Semester
2nd Semester
M March h - August A t
S t September b - February F b
Koreans’ enthusiasm for Education • Koreans ready y to invest in education • English education is one of the main priorities
In itation Plan Invitation Placement
Position
Deadline
March 2009
Guest English Teacher
Dec. 15, 2008
September 2009
Guest English Teacher
Jun. 15, 2009
*In case of vacant positions, documents are accepted at all times.
Eligibility Eligibilit • Complete at least two full academic years • Be a citizen from a country where the primary language is English. • Be fluent and proficient in the English language • Be mentally and physically fit • Meet the criteria of eligibility for the E2 visa
D ties Duties • Assisting Korean teachers with their English classes and/or jointly conducting them. • Conducting English conversation classes for Korean students and teachers. • Preparing teaching materials and activities for English language education. • Assisting with activities related to English education and other extracurricular activities.
Placements • Primary and secondary public schools within ithi each h Provincial P i i l Office Offi off Education. Ed ti • The POE will decide placements in accordance d with i h its i quota.
Contract Period & Hours Ho rs • 1 year contract (Feb. 25 2009 ~ Feb. 26 2010) • 8 hours per day, 5 days per week excluding Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays (approx. 14 days) • Actual class instruction hours of GETs shall not exceed 22 hours per week. • Supplementary class instruction pay and overtime pay will be provided.
Rem neration Remuneration Monthly Pay (Million KRW) LEVEL
Requirements
Metropolitan City
Province
Busan Incheon
Other Cities
Jeju
Other Provinces
1+
ㆍ Level 1 plus 2 consecutive yrs teaching experience within the same Provincial Office of Education
2.5
2.6
2.6
2.7
1
ㆍ 2 years of teaching experience with one of the followings - MA degree - Teacher's, TEFL/TESOL/CELTA(100+hrs) Certificate - Education, English Education or English Language/Literature major ㆍAs a level 2+, contract renewal at the same POE
2.3
2.4
2.4
2.5
2+
ㆍ MA degree in any discipline, with BA in Education, English Education or English Language/Literature ㆍMA degree in Education, English Education or English Language/Literature, with BA in any discipline ㆍ As a Level 2, contract renewal a the same POE
2.1
2.2
2.2
2.3
2
ㆍ Must have one of the followings - Teacher's, TEFL/TESOL/CELTA(100+hrs) Certificate - Education, Ed ti E English li h Ed Education ti or E English li h L Language/Literature /Lit t major j - BA degree plus 1 yr full-time English teaching experience ㆍMA degree
20 2.0
21 2.1
21 2.1
22 2.2
3
ㆍBA degree in any discipline
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
4
ㆍCompleted two full academic years or more at a college or university ㆍGraduated from a two or three year community college
15 1.5
16 1.6
16 1.6
17 1.7
Benefits • Airfare Reimbursement to and from Korea • Single housing provided including settlement allowance ca e da days pa paid d vacation aca o • 21 calendar • Severance Pay • 50% of Medical Insurance & National Pension • Provincial Allowance, Special Rural Allowance • Multiple School Teaching Allowance
Application Process Required Documents •
A completed application form (Including essay)
• One signed and sealed recommendation letters • Diploma (Apostilled) or proof of enrollment • Sealed transcript • Criminal record check (Apostilled) • Copy of passport photo page *Please visit the EPIK website for detailed instructions* Forms can be downloaded from the EPIK website: www www.epik.go.kr epik go kr
Application Process Application Submission & Interview • 19 Korean Embassies/Consulates in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, l d the h UK, the h USA S • EPIK office in Seoul, Seoul Korea (NIIED)
Application Timeline 1. Application submission 2. Interview 3 D 3. Documentt submission b i i 4. Final review 5 Receive contract 5. 6. Apply and obtain E2 visa g flight g 7. Arrange 8. Orientation 9. Placement
