Korean Job Discussion Forums

4eb · Joined: 07 Jul 2011

Hi all,

I've been researching teaching ESL in Korea for a few weeks now and I need some help. I'd like to be near Seoul, so SMOE or GEPIK are the options. SMOE pay level is lower for noobs like me, so I want to go through GEPIK or directly through the district/school/recruiter dealing with them.

The problem is that I have an Australian passport and live here, but I was born in Germany left early age and moved around a bit. I did year 8 in US then moved to Australia to finish high school and get my Bachelors. I consider English my main language, but I do not have evidence of study from grade 7 in Australia (which seems to be the requirement).

My question(s) - is this requirement EPIK/GEPIK/SMOE specific or private and public schools hiring through agents check this as well? I know its possible to bypass these programs and apply direct... but can anyone tell me how to do this?

I want to do a TEFL course asap, but want to be sure I can actually get to Korea in the first place.

Thank you in advance for helping!!!

P.S> I have checked the forums and google, but didnt get a comprehensive answer.

shostahoosier · Joined: 14 Apr 2009

I dont recall giving them proof other than writing down the name of the middle school I attended. I doubt they actually even called the school.

Of course I also gave a copy of my sealed transcripts which might include such information (I think my university's unofficial transcripts did) so maybe that's how it was confirmed.

4eb · Joined: 07 Jul 2011

I don't think the transcript includes high school details. Besides with the new E2 Visa rules, the transcript is no longer used from 1st of September. I only found that out today after ordering them from uni and paying for it Sad

bobrocket · Joined: 26 Jan 2011

I know of 1 position in Seoul that's looking for an E2 teacher if your happy to give me your email I'll put you in touch.

Hotpants · Joined: 27 Jan 2006

As long as though your uni diploma and passport are from one of the native English-speaking countries, that's all that matters for eligibility requirements/immi purposes.

4eb · Joined: 07 Jul 2011

[quote="bobrocket"]I know of 1 position in Seoul that's looking for an E2 teacher if your happy to give me your email I'll put you in touch.[/quote]

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Can you pm me first? I don't want to spam or show my email publicly Smile