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ELI Level Requirements

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ELI Level 3

1.8 - 2.0 million won

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Basic Requirements for the EPIK Program are:

  1. Be a citizen of one of the 6 designated English speaking countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States of America
  2. Have lived in one of the 6 designated English speaking countries for at least 10 years
  3. Have studied in one of the six designated English speaking countries from the junior high school level (7th grade)
  4. Hold at least a Bachelor's degree
  5. Be mentally and physically healthy
  6. Possess a good command of the English language
  7. Have desire and ability to adapt to living in Korea

ELI Level 2

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EPIK Housing

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Housing is included in your EPIK contract but differs greatly depending on POE and location. It can range from a small studio apartment to a several room house. The contract also stipulates that those who are not given accommodations will receive a monthly housing allowance of 300,000 won. As of February, 2007 the housing allowance in Jeju was increased to 350,000 won.

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Teach English in Korea

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The demand for English teachers in Korea greatly exceeds the supply, and just about anyone from an English-speaking country with a four-year university degree can find a job here. These TEFL jobs provide salary, airfare to and from Korea, housing, and severance pay.

Meet our latest users!

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Korea

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Korea is a great place to both teach English and travel. In our South Korea section, you will find lots of information about many aspects of living, working and traveling in Korea. Check out our growing databases on Korean history, culture, and more.

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Can't make purchases online with your Korean check card?

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If you can't make a purchase online with your check card, you might have the same problem I did.

If your purchase requires your ARN, Alien Registration Number, your purchase might be denied if you did not use or have your own ARN at the time you opened your bank account.

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Keep Track of Your Korean Purchases with Text Messaging

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If you have a Check Card, which is similar to an ATM/debit card, there is a nifty service offered by some banks. Nonghyup bank is one that offers a text messaging service that confirms your purchases. It can be used as a safety precaution and it is really quick. You are usually informed within seconds of your purchase through a text message to your phone.

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