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hkfun
Joined: 05 Jan 2013
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 Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:26 am Post subject: questions about the fall |
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I'm hoping to get a public school job in Busan (although I wouldn't necessarily mind Daegu or somewhere else) for Fall 2013. I was thinking of applying to Korean Horizons to be my recruiter, since I've heard a lot of good things about them. I've been reading the forums and trying to do my research but I still have a few questions.
When should I start the process? Is now too early? I want to get in there early too possibly beat the crowd, but I don't want my FBI background check to expire (is that even the right word?) before I start teaching. And should I apply for my FBI background check before trying to find a recruiter?
Finally, when would I need to be in Korea in the fall? I know it's August/Septemberish, but does anyone know more specifically for public schools? Are they generally the same time or does it vary from school to school? I'd like to visit family in another country on my way in, so it would help my planning. 
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texasteacher
Joined: 26 Dec 2012
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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Applications will occur in April.
You need all your documents in hand at that time (including a 100 hour TEFL / TESOL course with a minimum of 60 hours of IN CLASS.
http://www.epik.go.kr/
| EPIK - what's new, article 34 wrote: |
In recent terms, the application process has gradually become more competitive. At this point, it is almost impossible for level 3 applicants to secure a position with the EPIK program. As such, the most common way for level 3 applicants to increase their qualifications would be to enroll in a TEFL or TESOL course.
Currently, we accept a minimum 100 hour TEFL or TESOL certificate as a qualification criteria for level 2 or higher pay grade, regardless of how the course was taken. However, starting from the Fall 2013 term, when we recommend candidates to the POE/MOEs we will give a priority to the applicants possessing a minimum 100 hour TEFL or TESOL with at least a 20 hour offline, in-class component, as opposed to those who only completed a strictly online course. We strongly advise you to take the TEFL or TESOL programs including at least a 20 hour offline, in-class component. However, Busan will only acknowledge TESOL/TEFL certificates that contain at least a 60 hour offline, in-class component. This decision was made to meet requests from the POE/MOEs and schools who wish to have the most qualified Guest English Teachers possible.
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