EPIK Program
Would it be appropriate to wear headphones during the interview or would that be frowned upon?
No not at all! Headphones might even help to make you sound clearer too
Should I be nervous/ worried because I have a medical condition? Even though Its under control/ well-maintained?
It will effect your process depends on how serious it is and what kind of medical condition it is. Please talk to your recruiter about this.
I have 2 medical conditions which are under control. Will a standard medical cert from my GP be required?
Yes, you need to obtain a doc's note regarding your medical condition. You may say that you have a certain condition, though, it doesn't interfere with your ability to teach or daily life.
can I start my application and save and return later?
- This is the main reason why we ask you to "Choose Korvia as classification" . If you are a direct applicant, you will not be able to correct it once you submit it. But if you choose Korvia as classification, we will be able to edit it for ...
For the self medical assessment, are seasonal allergy medicine considered prescribed medication?
If you receive medication prescribed by a doctor for seasonal allergy, then it is. You should state it regardless.
Are the recommendation letter supposed to be printed, signed in ink, and then scanned back?
To upload in the application, they can be scanned with a digital signature. However, you will eventually have to submit printed, signed in ink, letters. So, if possible, try to obtain them the original copies with ink signatures so you wouldn't have ...
Which logo should be used in the recommendation letters? The Korvia logo or the logo of the institution where the reference is employed?
The Korvia logo or the logo of the institution where the reference is employed? -The logo should be from the institution where the reference is currently employed.
if I choose korvia as my organization when I apply directly through Epik, will Korvia help me all the same?
- When you will apply EPIK directly, we have no access to your application so we can't help you with the process. - you can choose korvia as your agency, then we could have access to your application. you also need to apply korvia ...
If I had applied for Korvia earlier this month for the Fall intake, do I need to reapply to Korvia?
- No, you do not need to reapply with us. We have received your application and one of our recruiters will be contacting you.
How do we obtain an interview with Korvia?
How do we obtain an interview with Korvia? - https://support.korvia.com/support/korvia/You%20will%20have%20to%20apply%20to%20Korvia%20throught%20our%20website.-%3e%20https:/www.korvia.com/korvia-application-agreement-page/
If you've already applied to Korvia for support, do you have to wait to have an interview with a Korvia recruiter before starting EPIK applications?
you can still apply with EPIK first before you are having an interview with Korvia.
Is there a template that you recommend for lesson plans, or is anything OK provided it's clear?
- Lesson plan is included in your online application, hence, you don't need to create a template on your own. - Please watch the video for how to prepare initial documents and here is the lesson plan guideline. ...
would I have to put a lesson plan on my epik application in february?
- yes it is in the application form
in reference to the lesson plan, is it a set random question from EPIK 'plan for __ grade' or is it an open ended question and we can submit any relevant lesson plan based around the grade we wish to teach?
- For your lesson plan, you can choose what grade and what level of difficulty you wish to teach. And, basically it is a page with a few guidelines such as "in the previous class...,", "Today I will be teaching...,", where you have to come up ...
What is the page limit for the lesson plan? And does the personal essay have to be formatted a certain way?
- There is a specific format attached to your application, so you don't have to create a format on your own. The max words are 400, though.
If you are a federal employee who is required to do a background check, do you need to submit another background check?
- Yes, you need to submit a separate background check for jobs abroad.
Do you have any assistance/ more information for the process of obtaining a US FBI check?
The following two companies are associating with Korvia regarding the two kinds of document. One of the companies is Accurate Biometrics (for the FBI check), and the other is Monument Visa (for the apostille process). - The Accurate Biometrics ...
I am a Canadian and can I get the criminal background check and diplomas apostilled after the interview?
You will be asked to submit your document as soon as you pass the interview, so hopefully you can prepare your document before the interview.
I am applying from Australia - do I need to get fingerprints done as well for the police check?
You just have to get on saying national police certification. Name check only will be fine for Australian.
I would assume my criminal background check needs to be notarized by the Korean Consulate in Canada?
- Yes, it does for canadian candidates.
For SA background check, we have a national and international. Is it correct if I go for the international? It lasts a year?
- Background check for South African Citizen Background Check South African Police Service (SAPS) Apostille Agency Department of International Relations & Cooperation (DIRCO) https://www.korvia.com/criminal-background-check-korvia-guide/
I noticed that we can get the FBI background check through email and then get it apostilled through a website korvia provides. Will this be accepted for final documents?
Yes, you can get the final result by email from Accurate biomatrix and can also forward the email to Monument visa for apostille service. It will then be accepted by EPIK
criminal check can be accepted rather than a police clearance?
It is the same concept, we sometimes call it criminal background check, and sometimes call it Police clearance.
how do we go about doing the criminal background check?
- Please refer to the link below: https://www.korvia.com/how-to-get-an-fbi-background-check-in-one-week/
For FBI the background check does it need to be notarized and also apostilled?
- yes, FBI background check has to be notarized and also apostilled!
So if we apply on the EPIK website on Feb 1st and select Korvia as our agency, will you then receieve our application and be able to support us? Or to get support should we wait and apply on Korvia?
- You may apply EPIK first with Korvia as agency. - https://www.korvia.com/hbepik/ and we will interview you (if you have applied to us)
Then should we rather wait for Korvia to contact us about the application rather than begin feb 1st?
Please send an email to support@korvia.com if you have already applied but haven't heard back from us.
Korvia website says that Epik doesn't open until March 1st but straight Epik it opens February 1st. Can you apply through Korvia?
I f you can select 'Korvia' as your the agency, you may go ahead and apply on February 1st.
Are we going onto the EPIK website and submitting our application or are we submitting the application to Korvia to review?
- You will have to go through EPIK's website but choose Korvia as a classification. Then we will review your application on EPIK site.
I heard epik is first come first serve. If i give my application with you, do you submit on february 1?
You apply from EPIK web site on February 1st by yourself and you can choose Korvia consulting as your agency however, EPIK has not made an official announcement about when the EPIK online application will be available for agencies yet. Once we have ...
Can you just confirm when applications to EPIK are open and close?
- It is not official but based on our experience, it will be available on February 1st for the Fall semester. Also, you can start applying on February 1st. - We do not have the exact date of closing of the fall semester yet. EPIK only ...
Will it make a huge difference if I begin my application on February 25th? I think that is when my recommendation letters will come in.
- I don't think it will make a huge difference. make sure you are submitting accurate recommendation letters and be prepared for other documents earlier - You can save your application and continue later again.
Can I start the application and if I get the recommendation letters later this month, continue it?
You better start to obtain recommendation letters now.
For the EPIK application the basics you’d need for Feb 1st is the application, and 2 recommendation letters with your lesson plan, extra documents for GEPIK/SMOE and essay?
yes, you can submit visa documents once you find out your result of an interview.
Do we just fill out the application or are we meant to email the recommendation letters with the application as well?
yes, by the time you are filling out the application, you need to submit your recommendation letters as well
In regard to our letters of reference how many copies need to be physically signed by each of our letter writers?
EPIK requires one original copy of reference letter for each.
Do middle names have to be on references?
Middle Name is not necessary on your reference. But please make sure there is no typo on your reference.
What should I do if the Organization I work for has a policy against company letterheads on recommendation letters?
You can ask for a business card.
If my letter of recommendation uses my name ‘John Doe’ even though on my passport I am ‘Johnathan Doe’, will this be an issue?
Yes, you will have to get a letter that has your full name on.
On the recommendation letter, can I use seal stamp rather than inked signature?
Yes, it is fine.
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