TEFL stands for teaching English as a foreign language.
TESOL stands for teaching English to speakers of other languages.
CELTA stands for Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other languages.
ESOL stands for English for Speakers of Other languages.

To apply for EPIK, having one of the teaching certifications is a must. For Private Institutions, having a teaching certificate is not required, but strongly recommended as this will be a great addition to your resume. We strongly suggest embracing yourself with one of the teaching certificates as this will get you ready for teaching English as a second language environment. Any of the English certificates (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, or ESOL) is okay but with COVID and with your busy schedule, in-person classes have been uneasy. To work with your busy schedule with the limited time that we have, online classes can be great alternatives. We have a great partnership with myTEFL which offers 35 % discount.

We strongly recommend the TEFL certificate as your first choice. The TEFL is a program that recognizes various programs and everywhere. Also, a TEFL certificate course will give you the skills, knowledge, and tools need to deliver an effective English lesson. If you want to apply for an EPIK program in Korean public schools, you must have more than 100 hours of TEFL certificate. Moreover, most private institutes prefer teachers who have TEFL certificates. Seoul ESL recommends a discount of 35 percent for 120 hours of online TEFL course. Please visit (https://www.eslcon.com/tefl/) for more information. Additionally, due to the effect of the Covid-19 situation, the demand for online lectures is increasing. So we also recommend 140-hour online classes that help you to prepare for the online lectures. We offer a special discount of 35 percent on this course too.

We hope this certificate will help you with your job application. SEOUL ESL recruiters are always working hard to find the perfect fit job for applicants.

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EPIK 2020 Fall intake accept an online application only, and we, ESL consulting, here provide a guideline for teachers to complete online application easy and smooth.

Before starting the online application,
1. Please prepare the necessary initial documents.
< Initial documents >
– Two letters of recommendation
– Professional photo
– Proof of English Education (for South African only)

2. Send us your letters of recommendation to epik@seoulesl.com and get approval from ESL Consulting EPIK recruiters before you upload them.
3. Send us your personal essay and lesson plan to epik@seoulesl.com while completing the form. Our experienced ESL Consulting EPIK recruiters will provide you a professional guideline.

ESL consulting EPIK recruiters will send you the link to apply for online application and will provide you a detailed guideline on how to prepare new EPIK 2020 Fall intake online application.
Please contact us at epik@seoulesl.com 

Refer to the steps and images below!

Step 1: Create an account
Step 2: Apply Now
Step 3: Begin your application – Select CLASSIFICATION as Agency – ESL Consulting

1. Online Application
You can submit only one online application per term. Also, once you submit it you will not be able to modify your application.
When you begin your application, select “CLASSIFICATION” as Agency-ESL Consulting so that we can review your application and provide a guideline and help you after online application submission.

2. Photo
Prepare a photo of you from the shoulders up and facing forward with a solid white background. The photo is very important. You may smile for the photo.

3. 2 Letters of Recommendation
Please prepare two letters of recommendation from academic professors or previous/current employers. The files must be uploaded in PDF format. If the first or second letter of recommendation is more than 1 page and requires multiple pages, you may combine the pages into one single, properly aligned PDF file OR submit a ZIP file with multiple PDF pages for each of the individual letters of recommendation separately. The file size must not exceed 10mb.
– Letters must be on letterhead OR the referee’s business card must be attached.
– For the initial application, a letter with a digital signature is acceptable. However, an original letter with an ink-signature required after successful interview.
– Letters must have the name of the writer and their title clearly stated.
– Letters of recommendation must contain the contact information of the referee.
– The letters must be dated
– Letters must include the applicant’s full first and last name as it appears on their passport.
– Letters should be addressed to “Whom it May Concern” or to the “EPIK Team.” Letters addressed to recruiters or other institutions/organizations will not be accepted.
– Letters should clearly state the relationship between the referee and the applicant, including the length and nature of the relationship.

4. Current Contract End Date Page for Those Currently Working in Korea
Only a scan of the page(s) showing the contract end date is needed. Please do not submit a file of the full contract.

5. Proof of English Education
For Korean Citizens & South African/Quebec applicant & Those Who Attended Schools outside the Designated Countries: Applicants who received their education from 7th year/grade and through high school graduation in either South Africa, Quebec, or in other areas in one of the 7 designated countries where English may not always be the primary language of school instruction, must submit proof of English Education from each school attended during this period. The schools must have used English as the language of instruction for all subjects not considered foreign language subjects. 

6. Tattoo Photos
Photos of tattoos located on the hands, arms, neck, and head must be submitted.

7. Sign UP for TEFL
EPIK requires a minimum of 100 hours of teaching English as a foreign language certificate (TEFL/ TESOL/CELTA etc.). Some regional education boards require at least twenty to fifty hours in-class hours. your decision to take an online or in-class course should be based upon your school choices. ESL consulting would like to recommend my TEFL Professional course-120hrs course on which you can take up to 35% discount and becoming an all ready teacher in Korea and China.

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