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US-FBI Check – Teaching Visa Korea

2017-06-11T04:30:09+00:00By |Categories: Criminal Background Check|Tags: , , , , , , , |

As of 2011, all US citizens must submit an Apostilled copy of a Federal Criminal Record Check, obtained through the FBI. This copy must have been issued within the past 6 months. The process to obtain an FBI level Criminal Background takes at least 6 weeks, so US citizens must start the process ASAP. IMPORTANT:

Canada – RCMP Check – Teaching Visa Korea

2018-09-17T05:07:04+00:00By |Categories: Criminal Background Check|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Canadian RCMP Check Requirements & Information Canadian citizens must submit a notarized & verified copy of a Certified Criminal Record Check. This copy must have been issued within the last 6 months. Electronic submission is the fastest option and takes 10-12 days where a mailed request can take up to 12 weeks! Remember to make

How to teach English in a class in Korea

2017-06-11T04:51:27+00:00By |Categories: Working in Korea|Tags: , , |

Preparation From the very first day, teachers should get in the habit of arriving an hour or more before the start of their first class so that they can adequately prepare for the day’s classes. Not only will your boss see this and be impressed with and grateful for your professionalism and positive attitude, but

What is work environment in Korea?

2017-06-11T05:02:37+00:00By |Categories: Working in Korea|Tags: , |

  Teachers in Korea In Confucius societies, teachers are greatly revered. Those who devote themselves to educating society are highly respected throughout Asia, no matter what their social status is, and this is no different in Korea. Teachers in Korea are treated with great respect by their students, and this extends equally to foreign teachers

What are the different types of language academies in Korea?

2017-06-11T05:06:52+00:00By |Categories: Working in Korea|Tags: , |

Kindergarten students in Korea No matter what country you are in around the world, children are cute, and that goes double for Korean kids. But no matter how adorable they are, kids are kids; it takes a certain personality to be able to handle more than one or two kindergarten-age children day after day. The

What are the types of English Teaching jobs in Korea?

2015-04-18T03:49:10+00:00By |Categories: Working in Korea|Tags: , |

What are the types of English teaching jobs in Korea? Private Schools (Hakwons) From far back in Korean history, the best Korean universities have selected only those students who scored highest on entrance exams held at the same time every year. These students in turn would receive the best education, which enabled them to get

Language Academy (Hagwon) Training and Orientation in Korea

2017-06-11T05:08:41+00:00By |Categories: Standard Contract Terms|Tags: , |

Even though many times applicants are not required to have any teaching experience prior to coming to South Korea to teach English, schools do not generally require new teachers to undergo any lengthy training or orientation. Most often, as the new teacher is coming in to begin his or her contract term, another teacher, just

What are the conditions for teaching contract termination?

2017-06-11T05:11:10+00:00By |Categories: Standard Contract Terms|Tags: , |

    The following are grounds for dismissal and contract termination: Displaying an unstable or violent personality Coming to work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Missing or being repeatedly late for classes, staff meetings, workshops or required school outings without proper notice. Repeatedly being not adequately preparing for classes. Being unable to

Do I get sick days and emergency leave while teaching in Korea?

2017-06-11T05:14:28+00:00By |Categories: Standard Contract Terms|Tags: , |

Sick Days: Not many schools in Korea offer paid sick days. Teacher salaries are based on how many class hours they work each month, and if a teacher misses class because illness and another teacher has to cover for them, the school will have to pay that other teacher overtime. For this reason, foreign teachers

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