EPIK Application Overview – USA

So you’re thinking about teaching in South Korea? Great!

Theres a lot to know about the application process through EPIK: The English Program in Korea. In order to better understand the process, here’s a quick overview.

Click on any of the links below to view my full posts with descriptions and helpful hints when applying for the EPIK program. 

To apply, you’ll need: 

1) An Application Form

      1a) Personal Essay

     1b) Lesson Plan

2) Two Original Recommendation Letters

3)  Apostilled Diploma

4)  Apostilled Criminal Background Check

5)  Sealed Transcripts

6) Proof of Level 2 Pay Grade (required before the start of your contract)

7) Photocopy of Passport Information Page (a regular photocopy is fine)

To qualify for the program you need: 

1) To be from country where the primary language is English

2) A Bachelors Degree (or Higher)

3) To be younger than 62

And….That’s it! Sounds pretty simple, right? I don’t know about you, but this list seems quite foreign to me and i’m not even in Korea yet. What does Apostilled mean? How do i get a background check? What qualifies as a level 2 pay grade? Is it even worth it to go through all of this effort?

Don’t fret, it’s much easier than it seems! Since most programs start in February and September, I recommend you start the process 4-6 months ahead of time. It can be done in less time, but the stress isn’t worth it.

If you want to read through the EPIK program yourself, visit  EPIK’s Website . If you’d like to see the process through my perspective, click on any of application sections above to be automatically re-directed to my full explanation of each application requirement.