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Andrea_andrea
Joined: 08 Mar 2011
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 Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:29 pm Post subject: Q. Citizenship Considerations when teaching English in Korea |
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I am a recent graduate of an American University (I've 2 degrees one in mathematical science and the other in applied physics). While studying, I fell in love with Korean culture and I would absolutely love to teach English in South Korean for a year before I go to Graduate school. I am originally from South America - Guyana to be specific (English is the official language). I've since lived in a British Oversea territory (Montserrat - English is the official language), then I came to the US to study. During the course of my research, I've noticed that many recruiters require that applicants hold passports for specific countries. Does my citizenship automatically disqualify me from teaching English in Korea? If not, do you know of any recruiters who will work with me?
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Unless you hold a passport from one of:
USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand or Australia you are excluded from working as an English teacher in Korea (immigration rules - NOT employer/recruiter choice.)
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Ramen
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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it doesn't matter where you have lived or studied in. if you don't have the golden passport from the five or six or seven english speaking countries, you are not qualified for the E-2 visa. sorry.
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Andrea_andrea
Joined: 08 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 4:10 am Post subject: |
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| Thank you for your candid responses. |
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Konglishman
Joined: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Nanjing
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| Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 9:58 am Post subject: |
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| Andrea_andrea wrote: |
| Thank you for your candid responses. |
However, you should not give up hope on the idea of working in Korea. While it is true that the E-2 visa (for language instructors) has certain nationality requirements, this is not true for the E-1 visa (for professors).
With only a master's degree in one of the subjects you just mentioned, I am teaching an area related to my field of expertise at a university here. However, I would recommend that you earn a PhD first before getting a job here. In fact, I plan to go back to graduate school myself in the relatively near future to finish the PhD. |
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Andrea_andrea
Joined: 08 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks "Konglishman". I'll consider working there after grad school  |
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ZIFA
Joined: 23 Feb 2011
Location: Dici che il fiume..Trova la via al mare
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| Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 8:05 pm Post subject: Re: Q. Citizenship Considerations when teaching English in K |
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| Andrea_andrea wrote: |
| While studying, I fell in love with Korean culture |
What is it in particular that attracted you? |
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Andrea_andrea
Joined: 08 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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The usual stuff that culture is comprised of: art, music, history, philosophy and food ()
I've spent a lot of time reading about, and seeking out contact w/ South Korean culture.
I am not sure how successful I've been. |
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