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Announcement

2011 March EPIK(English Program in Korea) application is open!

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주영한국교육원
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22:59 21 Sep 2010
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EPIK : English Program in Korea

Introduction of EPIK Program;
S. Korean Government sponsored - The 'EPIK (English Program in Korea)' program is inviting adventurous young, responsible, enthusiastic native English speakers who are motivated to share knowledge with students and teachers through Korean Education Centre in London. EPIK seeks to enhance English communicative skills of Korean students and teachers, and increase national competitiveness and cultural exchange in the era of globalisation. It is also expected that in doing so, EPIK will foster strong ties between Korea and other countries. EPIK hope that you will invest your time in Korea for a wonderful and valuable opportunity to experience life in another culture.

Benefits:
1. Monthly Salary: 1.8~2.7million KRW (approximately 900~1350 GBP)
2. Accommodation (free single furnished housing)
3. Entrance and Exit allowance (1.3 million KRW each)
4. Medical insurance (50% of your premiums paid by your employer)
5. One-off settlement allowance (300,000 KRW)
6. Severance pay (about one month’s salary)
7. Other benefits
i. Free Orientation : 6 to 9 days
ii. Paid vacation for 18 work days etc.

Eligibility(Applicants must)
- Be a citizen from one of the seven designated countries where the primary language is English : Australia, Canada, New Zealand, U.K., U.S.A., Ireland, and South Africa.
*Korean Nationals with permanent residency in the above countries are also eligible.
- Hold a minimum of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Be fluent and proficient in the English language.

Duty
-Assisting with or jointly conducting English classes with a Korean co-teacher.
-Working for the activities related to English and school education.

Contract Period : one year
-March placement: 26. Feb. 2011 ~ 25. Feb. 2012

Application Deadline: December 1st, 2010
- Early applicants will get the priority for selection.

How to Apply
- Please visit www.epik.go.kr to get more information and to download application forms.
- Send by post : send your application to "The Korean Education Centre, Korean Embassy, 60 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AJ"
- In person : Contact Education Centre on 0207 227 5500 (Ext 639) or edu@koreanembassy.org.uk