Korean Job Discussion Forums

[jodyray]

Hello guys,

I earned a Masters in The Netherlands at an International School where everything was conducted in English. Part of my diploma, however, is in Dutch.

Does the degree still "count"? Or will authorities/schools simply recognize my Bachelor's, which was obtained in the US?

Thanks..
Jody

[Bibbitybop]

Immigration needs your Bachelor's. They wouldn't accept my Master's! Only the Bachelor's!

Schools on the other hand should accept your Masters, especially if relates to English or education, but each school is different. Sounds like should be going for a public school gig first, not a hogwan, and the pay scales for the PS programs don't stipulate where a Masters comes from in order to be at a higher scale.

You have a passport from an approved English-speaking nation, right?

[jodyray]

yes, I am a US citizen but currently live in Amsterdam. I just completed my Master's Degree in International Relations/International Political Economy.

I was also wondering, if I get some gig in which flights are paid for, they would have to fly me from Amsterdam to SK, but my return flight would be different as I would not be returning to Amsterdam. Do you see any problems there?

Yeah, I've spent weeks going through this forum and it seems like public school is the best option for me, although I am quite confused with everything that I should be getting in order.

How does one approach employment at a public school with a reasonable contract? Recruiter or go through the ministry of education or a program like EPIK?

[Bibbitybop]

First, if you've never had an E-2 visa, you will have to get your E-2 visa in your home country, in person, at the Korean Consulate (unless you can convince the Consulate to do it through mail, but this is NOT the norm).


Second, a public school will fly you here on a one way ticket (or reimburse you for it). When you leave, you can go anywhere. If it's not your home country, they will reimburse you or pay for a flight of equal or lesser value (or refund you the amount it would cost to fly you home).


Finally, I don't know about EPIK, but why work in the rural areas if you have a Masters? You can get any PS job you want. I'd shoot for SMOE (Seoul public schools) due to location and more vacation. Look up their ETIS website for application info. You will have to choose a recruiter from their list (and only choose ONE) and start the process from there.

[Pyongshin Sangja]

You will be fine for getting a visa with your US BA.

The Master's won't be looked at for visa purposes.

It's up to your employer as to whether or not he will "recognize" your Dutch Masters. I would be surprised if he did. Most of them have been dead for 400 years.

[Bibbitybop]

[TBirdMG]

Korean immigration will NOT ask to see any diploma qualification beyond the required BA. Just as Bibbity said, your employer will want to see the other documentation, but Korean immi ONLY wants the BA.

[talltony4]

Pyongshin Sangja

[big_fella1]

Korean immigration does accept a Masters degree for your visa (but university has to be in the 6 English speaking countries). I know this because I only have a masters and have held 2 E2's.

[cdninkorea]

[big_fella1]

I was wrong on number of countries.

Aussie universities will take 10 years experience in the field for direct entry to a Graduate Certificate program. Providing your Graduate Certificate GPA is sufficient you can then continue your studies to gain your Masters.

[SeoulFinn]

[big_fella1]

[SeoulFinn]

Now that you explained it, it actually makes sense. Thanks!

[nate1983]