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2010 March EPIK(Teach English Program in Korea) application

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2010 March EPIK(Teach 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 (each 1.3 million KRW)
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 for about 10 days in late February, 2010.
ii. Paid vacation for 18 calendar day etc.

Eligibility(Applicants must)
- Be a citizen from one of the seven designated countries where the primary language is English.
* Ethnic Koreans with legal residencies 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 2010 placement: February 26, 2010 ~ February 25, 2011

Application Deadline: December 15th, 2009
- Early applicants will get the priority for selection.

*If you are more interested in teaching after-school classes in primary schools with Korean government scholarship(TaLK:Teach and Learn in Korea), please visit www.talk.go.kr

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 "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