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2010 Spring TaLK(Teach and Learn in Korea) application

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20:54 11 Sep 2009
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- Let's TaLK : Teach and Learn in Korea -

AN OPPORTUNITY THAT MONEY CAN’T BUY!


Introduction of TaLK Program:

S. Korean Government sponsored - 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. 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.

Benefits:
1. Monthly allowance: 1.5 million KRW (approximately 750 GBP)
2. Accommodation (a studio-type room, or a home-stay etc.)
3. Round-trip Airfare
4. Health insurance cover
5. One-off settlement allowance - 300,000KRW
6. Opportunities to participate in cultural programs
7. Other benefits
i. Preparatory Orientation is held for four weeks in February, 2010.
ii. Paid Sick Leave, Korean University Volunteer-aid System etc.

Eligibility(Applicants must)
- Be a citizen of one of the following countries where the national 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.
- Have completed two or more years of education at an accredited university in the countries aforementioned.

Duty
- Working for the designated elementary schools in rural areas in Korea
*Teaching English in after-school classes : 15 hours per week

Contract Term
- Either 6 months or one year, starting August 2009
* February, 2010-July, 2010 (six months)
* February, 2010- January, 2011 (one year)

Application Deadline: December 10th, 2009
- Early applicants will get the priority for selection
- Application procedures: Online application

How to Apply
- Apply ONLINE : Initial application documents (Application A, B) must be submitted on-line through the Talk website.

For more information, visit http://talk.go.kr
Tel : Korea (82-2)3668 1399 / UK 020 7227 5500(ext 639)
Email: talkkorea@gmail.com / edu@koreanembassy.org.uk

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