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EPIK Special Allowance

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Special Allowance

Beginning from the third consecutive year as a Level 1 with the same POE, EPIK ELIs will receive a special allowance of 200,000 won per month upon renewing their contract.

Example:

  • Join EPIK in 2002 as Level 2
  • Become Level 1 in 2003
  • Stay at Level 1 for 2004-2005
  • Receive special allowance of 200,000 won per month from 2005

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ELI Level Requirements

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ELI Level 3

1.8 - 2.0 million won

Requirements:

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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How to Expedite an FBI Check to Teach English in Korea

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"How can I expedite an FBI background check?"

This is a common question for people looking to teach English in Korea as FBI checks take anywhere from 6-12 weeks to process, and many people need to start a teaching job ASAP. We've spoken with several people, and this is how they were able to expedite the process.

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Teaching at an English Camp in Korea

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Teaching English at a winter or summer camp in Korea is a great way to earn good money, gain teaching experience and live in another country short term. Camp sessions usually run two to four weeks, at the end of December and again at the end of July.

Photo of My Class at English Camp, Jeju Island, South Korea
Photo of My Class at English Camp, Jeju Island, South Korea © Basha

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