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Tefl in South Korea
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i just completed four years in colege, after my 3rd year i recieved an ordinary degree. my graduation for fourth year isnt until mid november. I'm jst wondering do i need to get both my ordinary and honours degree apostilled?? or should i go ahead and just get my ordinary one done...or would it be better to wait amd get my honours degree and get that apostilled?
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heyy...
i just completed four years in colege, after my 3rd year i recieved an ordinary degree. my graduation for fourth year isnt until mid november. I'm jst wondering do i need to get both my ordinary and honours degree apostilled?? or should i go ahead and just get my ordinary one done...or would it be better to wait amd get my honours degree and get that apostilled?
The ordinary degree is enough to get you a job and a visa.0 -
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thank you really have to get organised on getting everything together
Get your stuff together and apply for positions at the same time. You have loads of time to get stuff together if you aren't looking to go until the next EPIK batch in Feb.
I do envy all the new people going out to Korea for the first time, straight after college. When I applied the (april 2006) there was an abundance of jobs in Ireland, and I turned loads down so I could go to Korea. The second time I went out (feb 2010) I had a masters degree and nobody would hire me.
Now that I've got a job in my field I can't see myself ever going back there to work, it's nice to not have to emmigrate, but it's a sad kind of niceness.0 -
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im planning to apply through EPIK for next feb/march
would love to find out some info about them aswel
if you want to get some info. you could try emailing gillian@reachtoteachrecruiting.com
that's the recruitment agency I went through and she was pretty helpful.
I think the application process for the April intake with APIK is between October and December, but it would be worth starting to get your documents together now, bcos it can take a while, and bcos positions are on a first come first served basis, it might be worth getting your application in early to ensure you get your first preference.
Do you know what documents you need?0 -
Get your stuff together and apply for positions at the same time. You have loads of time to get stuff together if you aren't looking to go until the next EPIK batch in Feb.
I do envy all the new people going out to Korea for the first time, straight after college. When I applied the (april 2006) there was an abundance of jobs in Ireland, and I turned loads down so I could go to Korea. The second time I went out (feb 2010) I had a masters degree and nobody would hire me.
Now that I've got a job in my field I can't see myself ever going back there to work, it's nice to not have to emmigrate, but it's a sad kind of niceness.
you could always go back out for a wee holiday..and maybe forget to come home
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if you want to get some info. you could try emailing gillian@reachtoteachrecruiting.com
that's the recruitment agency I went through and she was pretty helpful.
I think the application process for the April intake with APIK is between October and December, but it would be worth starting to get your documents together now, bcos it can take a while, and bcos positions are on a first come first served basis, it might be worth getting your application in early to ensure you get your first preference.
Do you know what documents you need?
from reading through loads of different threads on this...i think i know what documents i need etc!im sure il have a few posts up here once i hit any difficultys actually do you know how long the garda vetting certificate lasts for?..would it go out of date after a few months...? 0 -
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from reading through loads of different threads on this...i think i know what documents i need etc!im sure il have a few posts up here once i hit any difficultys actually do you know how long the garda vetting certificate lasts for?..would it go out of date after a few months...?
I wouldn't say so, but I wouldn't swear either. I'd say once it's apostilled it should be fine. I wouldn't get it 6 months in advance or anything, but if you were to apply for it now, by the time you get it and get it apostilled, there'd only be a month or so between that and the opening of the application process, so it should be fine.0 -
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I've accepted a position in Geoje yesterday and I officially fly out on the 14th, just after my graduation dates, can't wait!
By the way, Groupon are doing an offer on an online TEFL course for only 99 euro (saving 500 euro) for today only. I bought it today and I'll be doing it over the next number of weeks, so if anyone else is interested in it, you can buy it here. 0 -
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I've accepted a position in Geoje yesterday and I officially fly out on the 14th, just after my graduation dates, can't wait!
By the way, Groupon are doing an offer on an online TEFL course for only 99 euro (saving 500 euro) for today only. I bought it today and I'll be doing it over the next number of weeks, so if anyone else is interested in it, you can buy it here.
Awesome, where in Geoje will you be or with which school?0 -
Thanks guys!
It's a position in Jangseungpo, and the school will be GnB. I know that the school has been a bit hit-and-miss in some areas, but I trust in the one in Jangseungpo, and the teacher that I was in touch with was happy about everything with the school (not to mention the fact that she was lovely as a person - I added her on Facebook!), so I believe I have made the right choice after months of dilly-dallying between choices of schools and whatnot!
I have heard that the area is very nature-esque, which is fine with me, but I have to find out more details as to what city or area would be the best option for travelling to so I could meet up with other native English-speakers, etc.0 -
Thanks guys!
It's a position in Jangseungpo, and the school will be GnB. I know that the school has been a bit hit-and-miss in some areas, but I trust in the one in Jangseungpo, and the teacher that I was in touch with was happy about everything with the school (not to mention the fact that she was lovely as a person - I added her on Facebook!), so I believe I have made the right choice after months of dilly-dallying between choices of schools and whatnot!
I have heard that the area is very nature-esque, which is fine with me, but I have to find out more details as to what city or area would be the best option for travelling to so I could meet up with other native English-speakers, etc.
Jangseungpo is very close to Okpo, it was alot of resturants and bars etc geared to westerners, cause theres alot of westerners there with the shipyards. Most teachers came over to Gohyeon to go out which is about 20mins from Okpo. My suggestion is as soon as you get there start looking into getting a bike or scooter esp if you're gonna live in Jangseungpo. You're very close to the beaches also and yep its very picturesque.0 -
Jangseungpo is very close to Okpo, it was alot of resturants and bars etc geared to westerners, cause theres alot of westerners there with the shipyards. Most teachers came over to Gohyeon to go out which is about 20mins from Okpo. My suggestion is as soon as you get there start looking into getting a bike or scooter esp if you're gonna live in Jangseungpo. You're very close to the beaches also and yep its very picturesque.
Great, I'm really excited to start working over there! The only thing is I don't drive but I assume that there will be regular public transport like buses and/or trains (hopefully)?
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Great, I'm really excited to start working over there! The only thing is I don't drive but I assume that there will be regular public transport like buses and/or trains (hopefully)?
yes, there are lots of buses, they start at about 6am or so and finish at about 11. the bus costs around 80cent to go anywhere on the island.
I wouldn't worry about getting a license, just get yourself a 50-100cc scooter, you don't need one for it.
Two people have now told you that janseung po is picturesque, and it is, but it's also a nothing town. There's nothing in it, but you are close to opko (about 5 mins on the bus).
There is a bus station in janseung po, but most of the buses that leave the island go from gohyeon, so you will most likely have to take a local bus to gohyeon to get a more regular service to seoul / busan.
Definitely get yourself a scooter, you're going to need one, because there aren't many teachers living where you will be living, and there will certainly be none of them socialising out there.
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I've heard different recommendations....anything from 500 to 1000
I brought money over in dollars (all my family gave me dollars!) and I put money on my o2 money card. I brought about €700 in total and I'm spending next to nothing! I'd say someone that has been here longer would be better able to give a sufficient answer as this is my third day! 0 -
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I've accepted a position in Geoje yesterday and I officially fly out on the 14th, just after my graduation dates, can't wait!
By the way, Groupon are doing an offer on an online TEFL course for only 99 euro (saving 500 euro) for today only. I bought it today and I'll be doing it over the next number of weeks, so if anyone else is interested in it, you can buy it here.
Ah you're coming to my neck of the woods!! - I was only saying I need more Irish people here because 2 are leaving in the next few weeks.0 -
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johnnycnandy wrote: »Hey everyone. I have a interview on tuesday (by phone) for a school in Daejeon. Any advice from someone who got a job? What kind of things do they want to hear?
Depends on the questions they may ask. I've been asked different questions by different interviewers.
Some examples
Why do you want to come to Korea
what is the element of teaching you enjoy most
how would you deal with a certain class
do you want to be located rural or urban
how will you deal with culture shock
Have you worked with children/teenagers/adults in a teaching environment
Also this is a post to another poster about what may come up in the interview. Each one is different though. You may not be asked any of these questions. I think it's good to prepare a few questions just in case!
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=73744903&postcount=18930 -
squeakyduck wrote: »I've heard different recommendations....anything from 500 to 1000
I brought money over in dollars (all my family gave me dollars!) and I put money on my o2 money card. I brought about €700 in total and I'm spending next to nothing! I'd say someone that has been here longer would be better able to give a sufficient answer as this is my third day!
I'd say you'd need at least 800EUR for your first month. I brought over 800 3 weeks ago and I'm running short already. The health check costs around 80/90,000 won and then there's just the little things you might want to pick up for need for your apartment. You're prob going to be going out a fair bit your first month too and sight seeing etc, those things definitely add up. I'm a veggie, so I spent more on food than the average person would have I'd say, and I spent 70,000 on the gym, but I'd still say at least 700/800. You don't want to be stuck in your apt every wkend for your first month here.0 -
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