EPIK Program
Can we find the example templates for the letters of recommendation anywhere on your website?
https://www.korvia.com/korvia-epik/epik-downloads/
Is it okay to have a recommendation letter from a youth organization?
If you have an employer or supervision relationship at this place, you may obtain from them.
I volunteered at registered NPO and at one stage volunteered full time for them. Would it be fine to get a letter of recommendation from the director of that NPO?
Yes, you may do so.
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.
What should I do if the Organisation I work for has a policy against company letterheads on recommendation letters?
You can ask for a business card.
Is there anywhere that can submit it online or do we just email it to turn in recommendation letters?
You will have to receive it physically from your recommenders. For the initial document, you can scan it and attach it to your application. But when you are asked to submit final documents, you will have to submit the original copies of ...
Is it possible for Korvia to review our lesson plan before submitting our EPIK application?
We will review your lesson plan along with your application and personal essay once it is submitted completely.
When applying to the EPIK program, can one select our preference between teaching elementary, middle school or high school? Or should our personal essays and letters of recommendation hint at it?
You can indicate it in your lesson plan.
Do we email the application and essay?
No, you don’t. You need to fill out EPIK online application. https://univ.jinhakapply.com/univ924102.aspx
If I have volunteer work mentoring children in a cultural program, could I include that in my work experience and specify as a volunteer?
Yes, you may include that under the teaching experience and specify as a volunteer. Make sure to know, Volunteer experience is NOT considered as work experience.
What if I was double major in college? which GPA do I put?
You have to put the cumulative GPA.
In the application, you need to list every country you've been to. What if I'm going abroad on holiday between applying and (potentially) going to Korea?
You just can update your application when you post your documents including the signed application form to Korea.
They said that we have to list all school we went to since elementary school. Do I have to list all of them?
Yes, unfortunately, you will have to list all the schools. You may submit an additional list in Word.
Can we start applying before having interview with Korvia?
Yes, you can. Just be sure to select Korvia as your agency as that is the only way we have access to your application. Once you select Korvia as your agency, we have access to your completed application and can review it. Once that’s done, we will ...
Do I have to hold a 3-4 Year Bachelor’s Degree in Any Field?
A 3-4 year qualification earned from an accredited institution is required. Bachelor’s programs less than 3 years are not accepted. Prospective applicants that are currently in their senior year of university are still eligible to apply for many of ...
I do not want to Reframe my application.
Unfortunately, there is nothing we can help you at the moment. Please be advised that due the limited amount of recruiters available, we are not able to accept all applicant's personal requests and do our best to fairly and equally provide a quality ...
I Submit Application but is stuck on Processing Window
To better diagnose the situation could you please provide us with the following information: 1. What country you are trying to access the online application 2. What internet browser you are using to try to access the online application (Internet ...
If I transfer the college, do I have to prepare transcript from both?
The record of having accumulated the proper total of college credits needs to appear on your transcript. If you check on your student portal and look at your unofficial transcript, the record of all of your university credits should appear on your ...
Is it possible to placed in my preferred city?
EPIK is a first come first serve based recruiting program and candidates can choose their preferred city on application. After the EPIK interview and final document screening process, EPIK will try to recommend teachers to each MOE and POE for the ...
Does my application has been submitted successfully?
We have received your application successfully and we are currently reviewing your application carefully in order to assign a suitable placement professional.
I am from 7 countries but has no education background (7th grade through university)
Unfortunately, the Korean government requires that those coming to Korea to teach English to be citizens of one of the 7 Native English Speaking countries (USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, or New Zealand). In addition, they are ...
Non-married joint applicants are available to working in the same city?
While public school programs do allow joint applicants to teach in their schools, public school programs only support married couples as join applicants. In addition, married couples will be asked to confirm their marital status with a marriage ...
I do not has BA degree. Can I apply for EPIK program?
Unfortunately, the Korean government requires that those coming to Korea to teach English to be holding a BA degree. This is not a rule from Korvia Consulting but is a stipulation set forth by the Korean government as well as the Immigration office. ...
What is the New sets of EPIK docs submission?
According to EPIK application guideline, every new candidate must obtain a new set of required documents including criminal clearances as well as a copy of the BA diploma (Apostille attached). EPIK will not accept any documents transferred from ...
Can I apply if I have DUI record?
While we cannot give official legal advice on the matter, we recommend applying for an FBI identity history summary check before pursuing applying to any particular program. If the arrest appears on the FBI IHSC, then, unfortunately, you will not be ...
Wants more information about Korvia and the process before applying
We invite those looking to get more familiar with us as well as the programs we recruit for to check out www.korvia.com or visit the Korvia EPIK or Korvia GEPIK groups on Facebook. Our website holds all up to date information and news from us, while ...
I would like to apply later Intake. What should I do?
If you are looking to apply for the #INTAKE# intake, we recommend that you get in touch with us in #MONTH#. Until then though, we recommend doing all the research you can about teaching English in Korea as well as join Korvia's EPIK & GEPIK Facebook ...
What if I am not from one of the 7 accepted countries?
Unfortunately, at this time the Korean government only issues E2 English teaching visas to those from one of the 7 native English speaking countries (USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, & New Zealand). Those that fall ...
I'm still in a TEFL course. Can Still Apply?
Yes, you can definitely still apply to Korvia while you are still enrolled in a TEFL Certification course! Once contacted, a recruiter will help you gather and prepare all the other documents needed in order to become a candidate for the specific ...
Which In-class TEFL Course Korvia Recommends?
London College of Teachers' TEFL program is available for in-class components. They are offering three options as below and everyone will get 50 USD discount if you will sign up through www.korvia.com/tefl page. A.120 hours Pure Online = Original ...
Which TEFL course Korvia Recommends?
Korvia works directly with a multiple-accredited international TEFL Certification Institute called the London College of Teachers. We highly encourage ESL applicants that are looking to teach in Korea to use the London College of Teachers as the ...
What if I have full-time teacher experience in Korea?
If you were previously a full-time teacher for one year or more, you can be bumped up on the EPIK pay scale after submitting proof of your experience. http://www.korvia.com/korvia-epik/epik-additional-documents/
What is the next step after applying EPIK? (Initial Screening)
While Korvia screening your application documents, it has come to our attention that you haven’t actually filled in the ‘Korvia Registration/Sign-Up Form’, yet. In order for us to proceed with your application, you still have to fill in the ‘Korvia ...
I want to apply EPIK program, what is the timeline?
Applicants must fill out an online application form at www.korvia.com. If accepted, candidates will then be matched with a recruiter who will schedule an individual interview session to help decide which program/positions are best for them. ...
Is there a difference between applying directly to EPIK or applying through a Korvia recruiter?
While the program has some of the best benefits for English teachers in Korea, applying to the program can often be intimidating for some. That’s where Korvia comes in. Call us your EPIK expert! We’re here to give you the best chances possible of ...
When should I apply EPIK and when is the application deadline?
EPIK Program does not have a set application deadline. Depending on the number of positions and the number of applications received, this can vary from term to term. That being said, the application process can be quite lengthy and those who apply ...
One of the people writing my letter of recommendation does not want to send me the letter of recommendation directly. Is it possible to have them send it to Korvia?
Yes. Initially, they will have to scan and email it to the correct application email address around the time you submit your application. Please ensure they title the subject line as “LOR-Your Name”. Should you pass the interview, then you would have ...
I am currently an EPIK teacher but want to change locations. How should I proceed?
If you want to change locations within your province or metropolitan city, you should speak with your MOE/POE supervisor. They can give you more information. If you want to change locations entirely (going from Ulsan to Seoul for example), you will ...
How to complete EPIK Online Pre-Orientation?
All successful EPIK applicants must complete the online pre-orientation course before their arrival at the orientation site. Once you complete the course, please print out the certificate and pack it with your belongings to present during the ...
I received NOA package and apply for an E2 visa but need employer's information.
When applying for your visa, you may be asked to include a Korean address and phone number on the visa application form. If requested to do so, you must list your Office of Education's address and phone number as listed below. Please do not use ...
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