EPIK is affiliated with the Korean Ministry of Education and is run by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED).
EPIK hires according to the public school calendar. There are positions available for the February (first term) and August (second term) of each year.
Eligibility
You must be a citizen of a country where English is the primary language. EPIK teachers must be citizens of one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, or South Africa. Under the CEPA agreement, Indian citizens are eligible for positions if they meet all other requirements and hold a teacher's license in English.
You must have studied from at least the junior high level (7th Grade) and graduated from a university in one of the seven designated countries listed above. Applicants from areas such as South African, Quebec, etc. where significant portions of the population might not speak English as their primary language must provide proof that their schooling from 7th year/grade and through university was conducted in English. Letters from the schools will be sufficient proof and must be submitted with the applicant's initial application.
Korean citizens with legal residency in one of the 7 designated countries listed above are eligible to apply, but must provide proof of English education beginning from 7th year/grade and through university.
You must also hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, be mentally and physically healthy, have a good command of the English language and have the ability and willingness to adapt to Korean culture and life.
