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| ESL Teachers Requirements
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1. You must be a native English speaker |
You must be a citizen of and have a valid passport from one of the following countries:
- Australia
- Canada
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
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2. A Full Undergraduate Degree |
A full undergraduate degree (minimum of 4-year Bachelor¡¯s Degree in any subject) from a recognized university in an English-speaking country must be in hand at least 30 days before the start of any job. English-language teaching certificates (TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, etc.) will not be accepted in lieu of the diploma, alone or in combination with non-degree post-secondary study.
This requirement is not set by us but by the Korean Government. Agencies and companies are not in a position to promise you a teaching placement in Korea with only a language teaching certificate.
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3. Official University Transcripts |
Official transcripts showing all study that counted towards the degree must be presented in a sealed university envelope, bearing the official university stamp or seal across the back of the envelope. Again, this is a requirement by the Korean Immigration Office.
Notes: Canadian Citizens residing in Canada at the time of application will require two sets of transcripts; one will be sent to the school to be used when they apply for a visa on your behalf, and the other when you take your passport to the Korean Embassy for them to put the visa in your passport. Citizens of other countries will require just one copy. |
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4. Valid Passport |
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date you plan to start working in Korea.
AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2007, the following changes were made by the Korean Government regarding Visa application procedures and requirements. |
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5. Criminal Record Check |
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POLICE RECORDS SEARCH CERTIFICATE (including VULNERABLE SECTOR SEARCH)
- Original must be issued within the last 3 months.
- Before submitting to immigration office in Korea, this certificate must be confirmed by the Korean Consulate or
- A sealed certificate or that which is directly mailed to the Korean Consulate ONLY can be confirmed by the Consulate.
- Opened certificate must be notarized by a notary public FIRST.
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6. Medical Exam Certificate |
- Complete ¡®Self-Assessed Health Statement¡¯ form. This form will be sent to you when you apply.
- Once you have arrived in Korea, you must visit a General Hospital or Community Health Clinic to obtain a Medical Exam Certificate in order to apply for Alien Registration at a local immigration office within 90 days of arrival.
- In Korea the medical test include a check for the following
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- Marijuana |
| - Amphetamine |
| - Cocaine |
| - Met amphetamine |
| - Morphine |
| - HIV AG & AB |
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7. Interview |
Interviews will be scheduled at the Korean Consulate where you submitted your application. Interviews are done after a Visa number has been issued from the Korean Immigration Office.
- Only after submitting a visa application should applicants contact the Consulate in order to schedule an interview.
- First-time applicants must apply for visas at a Korean Embassy or Consulate in their native countries.
- Any applicant who worked previously with an E1, E2, E3 visa in Korea without any illegal activities is exempt from an interview and can apply for an E2 visa in a third country.
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Notes
All of the above documents are required when you apply for a visa, along with your signed contract for the employment visa. Under no circumstance do we offer jobs of any kind that do not require an employment visa. Those wishing to seek such employment may do so at their own risk.
Prior teaching experience, travel or CELTA/TEFL/TESL/TESOL certification is not necessary and does not qualify you for getting a teaching visa in Korea. However, they are looked upon favourably and may get you a slightly higher salary or better teaching position. |
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