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[fromtheuk]

Which courses are recognized by the Korean public school system to get the relevant pay increase?

I'm thinking about doing an online 100 hr-type course.

[agoodmouse]

KEI-TEFL is, for sure.

[fromtheuk]

Thanks, it looks good.

[cheeseface]

After reading the site they say it's 20 hours at home online and then one weekend course, then you get a 100 certificate, how does that add up to 100 hours

[BreakfastInBed]

The 100 hour online ITTT course worked for me. I came into my current GEPIK school as a new hire with it though, and there is the possibility that it will be scrutinized a bit more if you spring it on your school and demand a pay increase mid-contract. Still, it's legitimate and should be accepted as far as I'm aware.

[xCustomx]

ITTT worked for me and I got the 200,000/month increase from level 2 to 1.

[fromtheuk]

I've emailed ITTT, they've answered my questions and I've now applied to do the course. Here we go....

[fromtheuk]

In 9 days, I have successfully completed 4 units of the ITTT online 100 hr TEFL course (with online support). There are only 20 units.

To get an increase of 200,000 won a month after this certificate is complete, kind of makes me laugh. This course is quite easy, cheap and will enable me to earn much more money than the course actually costs.

I'd advise you to do it. Think about the money.

[bassexpander]

It must be "over 100 hours" per the pay increase rules.

Make sure it's not just 100.

[fromtheuk]

This is from the GEPIK application package for this year:

Category 1-C
-TESOL, TEFL or CELTA certificate comprised of a minimum of 100 course hours -Minimum two years of full-time English teaching experience at accredited institution(s)

I believe 100 hours is enough. I hope so, because mine is only 100 hours. On this thread one poster has stated they did the 100 hour course and got the pay rise.

I must add this is my second year of work. When the next contract begins I'll have 2 years experience and (I hope) this TEFL certificate, which means my base pay will go up from 2.1 to 2.3 million a month.

[alice123]

Will ITTT work for SMOE? I am strongly considering it. Any SMOE teachers used this and their pay scale went up as a result?

[bassexpander]

I have heard ITTT worked for some people on here, so you should be OK.

I've seen rules quoted that said, "over 100 hours" but I can't say exactly where from. You'll probably be OK. Mine was 120 hours on the certificate. I figure I'm covered with that.

[Easter Clark]

OP--

I'm with GEPIK and ITTT worked for me.

[fromtheuk]

Bass - I believe it has to be over 100 hours if somebody wants the pay increase mid-contract, but as copied and pasted earlier in this thread , GEPIK states in the application pack for 2008 the course must consist of a minimum of 100 course hours.

I've just got an email from ITTT which now confirms I've passed Unit 5. I've passed 25% of the course in under 2 weeks. Not bad eh?!!

Thank you Clark.

[DavePuff]

You�ll have to excuse me for asking this, but where can I get more information about KEI TEFL or TEFL courses? How exactly do you sign up for them? Do you need to travel to Seoul for classes?

So many questions�