| Korean Education in General |
| Learn the Korean Language |
| EPIK/TaLK |
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| 1. Korean Education in General |
| Please visit the website of the Korean Ministry Of Education, Science And Technology(http://english.mest.go.kr/). Then click "Education in Korea" in the left column. |
| - Study in Korea |
| Visit the website of the Korean Ministry Of Education, Science And Technology(http://english.mest.go.kr/) Then, click "Study in Korea" in the left column. |
| - Governmental Institutions of Education |
Ministry Of Education, Science And Technology (http://english.mest.go.kr/)
National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED) (http://www.niied.go.kr/)
Provincial Offices of Education
Seoul (http://english.sen.go.kr/index.jsp)
Busan (http://www.pen.go.kr/M_Eng/index.php)
Daegu (http://www.dge.go.kr/dge/english/main.html)
Incheon (http://www.ice.go.kr/lang2/eng/index.asp)
Gwangju (http://www.gen.go.kr/english/)
Daejeon (http://www.dje.go.kr/ctnt/engl/indx.00.000.jsp)
Ulsan (http://eng.use.go.kr/)
Gyeonggi (http://www.ken.go.kr/foreign/eng/intro/intro_1.htm)
Gangwon (http://www.kwe.go.kr/english/)
Chungbuk (http://www.cbe.go.kr/home/eng)
Chungnam (http://www.cne.go.kr)
Gyeongbuk (http://www.gbe.kr/language/eng/01.jsp)
Gyeongnam (http://www.gne.go.kr/eng/)
Jeju (http://www.jje.go.kr/english/) |
| 2. Learn the Korean Language |
| - Useful Websites for Korean Language Learning |
KOSNET (http://www.kosnet.go.kr/)
Ministry of Culture and Tourism (http://www.mct.go.kr/koreanthroughenglish/index.htm)
Overseas Korean Foundation (http://www.teenkorean.com) |
| - Korean Language Programs in Korea |
National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED) (http://www.niied.go.kr/)
Seoul National University (Language Education Institute) (http://language.snu.ac.kr/english/eng_pages/SN00020_00.jsp)
Seoul National University (Korean Language Education Center) (http://lei.snu.ac.kr/english/pages/SD00021_00.jsp)
Yonsei University(Korean Language Institute) (http://www.yskli.com/index.asp)
Korea University (Korean Language & Culture Center) (http://kola.x-y.net/english)
Sogang University (Center for Korean Language Education) (http://klec.sogang.ac.kr/root/index.php?lang=english)
Sungkyunkwan University (Sungkyun Langauge Institute) (http://home.skku.edu/~sli/4/1_eng.php)
Ehwa Woman's Univsersity (Institute of Language Education) (http://ile.ewha.ac.kr/)
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Foreign Language Training & Testing Center) (http://maincc.hufs.ac.kr/~flttc/hufsENG/index0.htm)
Kyung Hee University (Institute of International Education) (http://eng.iie.ac.kr) |
| 2. EPIK/TaLK |
| EPIK |
EPIK was established by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in 1995 with the mandate to improve the English speaking abilities of students and teachers in Korea, to develop cultural exchanges, and to reform English teaching methodologies in Korea. EPIK seeks to enhance English communicative skills of Korean students and teachers, and increase national competitiveness and cultural exchange in the era of Globalization.
Now, EPIK extends invitations to responsible, enthusiastic native speakers of English who will invest their time to enrich their lives and build a professional teaching career while sharing knowledge and culture with students and teachers of Korea.
Successful applicants will be required to conduct English conversation classes for Korean primary and secondary school students as part of the Korean government's aim to promote and strengthen English language education. |
| ¢Ã Rationale |
| There are many different teaching positions available in Korea, and most likely you are trying to decide which job would best fit your personal and career goals. The EPIK program has several advantages to offer, which we would like to highlight here. |
¢¹ Regular Hours and Vacation Time
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| First of all, EPIK participants have regular working hours and are not contractually obligated to work during evenings or weekends. All EPIK participants are employed by the Korean government, and can thus take all national holidays off in addition to 14 workdays paid vacation time. And because participants work in the public school system, they can sometimes enjoy additional paid time off when schools are closed. |
¢¹ Job Security
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| As a government employee, your job is secure with EPIK. You will never be released from your contract for budget or institutional problems nor for preferential reasons, like your physical appearance or your accent. Also, you are always paid in full and paid on time, unlike some private academies. |
| ¢¹ More Prestige |
| EPIK is the only national English teaching program sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education and can carry more weight on a resume or CV. Work well done in EPIK also has more prestige and can bring widespread recognition in a local community or even in a province. EPIK is also a great launching point for an English (ESL/EFL) teaching career. |
| ¢¹ More Flexibility |
| EPIK positions offer a lot of flexibility in your teaching. Most EPIK participants have autonomy over what they teach and do not have to adhere to rigid rules or pre-designed textbooks. EPIK participants usually have little administration work and are not hindered by having to meet academic objectives, but can focus more on building confidence and having fun in the classroom. |
| ¢¹ A Greater Impact |
| In EPIK, you will have the opportunity to network with high-ranking education officials and administrators who can improve the way English is taught in the public schools of Korea. Simply by sharing the different ways in which you learned English, you can give them valuable input and ideas which can affect change on an official level. You will also have the opportunity to teach students from diverse backgrounds, and not just those students who can afford private lessons. You may also have the opportunity to teach public school teachers, who will then go on to teach English to their students. In other words, you can potentially reach many more people and have a much greater impact than with other teaching jobs in Korea. In some areas of Korea, young students have still never met people from outside Korea and will be fascinated by everything you do and say. You can break false conceptions and open the world to them as a true cultural bridge. |
| ¢¹ More opportunities to experience Korea |
| Finally, during the 10-day EPIK orientation you can form a network with all of the EPIK participants who will go on to work in various areas of the country. As a result, you will have more opportunities to travel around the country and meet with friends who can give you firsthand accounts of the diversity among Korea's regions. Public schools also sponsor frequent field trips to historical and leisure spots around the country, where EPIK participants have been able to enjoy everything from hiking in national parks to day trips to an outlying island. Some EPIK positions, outside of large city settings, can show you a side of Korea that most people from outside Korea never see, where tradition still thrives and you will be immersed in the sights and sounds that define Korea. |
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| TaLK |
The 'TaLK (Teach & Learn in Korea)' program is inviting adventurous global leaders to teach English to students and to experience and learn about Korean culture. Sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, 'TaLK' will sponsor individuals interested in gaining personal and professional enrichment through teaching and learning in Korea. The program is open to citizens of countries where English is the national language. We are seeking approximately 250 TaLK scholars and will consider up to 40 applicants on the waiting list.
Participants will receive Korean government scholarships and teach English in after-school classes of Korean elementary schools while enjoying cultural programs during their free time. Recipients will be placed at schools in rural areas in need of greater exposure to English and teach the language by forming one-on-one working relationships with Korean university student volunteers. Candidates should have a desire to work with children, have a service-centered mind, a willingness to work in rural areas, and have consideration for others with a positive attitude.
Participants will receive Korean government scholarships and teach English in after-school classes of Korean elementary schools while enjoying cultural programs during their free time. Recipients will be placed at schools in rural areas in need of greater exposure to English and teach the language by forming one-on-one working relationships with Korean university student volunteers. Candidates should have a desire to work with children, have a service-centered mind, a willingness to work in rural areas, and have consideration for others with a positive attitude. |
| ¢Ã Rationale |
| You may be wondering why you should consider applying for a position as a teacher in the TaLK program. Here are some of the many reasons why we think this is a unique program that is worthy of your participation. |
¢¹ Internship but better
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| For the undergraduate student working towards becoming an educator, this program is akin to a paid international teaching internship. Many programs offer you a chance to teach after you have graduated from college, but that's what makes TaLK unique for an undergraduate student. You will have the opportunity to develop and sharpen your teaching skills before graduating college in a foreign country, while being compensated. |
¢¹ Compensation for your time
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| The Korean Government wants to compensate you for providing students in rural areas with high quality English instruction. You will be awarded a return-trip air ticket, monthly allowances, housing, etc. |
| ¢¹ Work & play: activities catered for you |
| You will only have 15 hours per week of actual teaching time (Monday through Friday) and not required to work on Saturdays, Sundays, or national holidays of the Republic of Korea. For the remainder of the time, you will have numerous opportunities to visit cultural sites, participate in various fun activities, and ample personal enrichment time. |
| ¢¹ Recognition of a Korean Government Scholar & Teacher |
| As a recipient of Korean Government Scholarship, your peers, international institutions of higher-education, and employers will recognize you as exhibiting the distinct qualities that are necessary in a young professional who wishes to participate in educating the minds of tomorrow. |
| ¢¹ Exposure to other professional opportunities to teach in Korea |
| Korea is a country with a passion for education. Being distinguished as a Korean Government Scholar will lead you to other influential teaching positions in Korea and internationally. |
| ¢¹ Wonderful opportunity for students & schools in rural areas |
| As a member of the TaLK team you will provide students and teachers with a rare opportunity to learn from and interact with a native English speaker. These students and teachers are likely to have never met a foreigner (possibly in passing). You give them the opportunity to get a glimpse of a foreigner's lifestyle and much needed exposure to the English language outside of the confines of a textbook. |
| ¢¹ Be a local celebrity |
| As a teacher and a foreigner in a rural community, everyone will know you. You will have many chances to speak and interact with people outside of the school. Also, teaching is a much respected profession in Korea. This job is highly-valued and admired, which people will regard you as such. It is not uncommon for teachers to be invited to homes for special meals or even invited on short trips with families or co-teachers. |
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