TaLK PROGRAM 프로그램 안내

The 'TaLK' (Teach & Learn in Korea), a program of the Korean Ministry of Education, Science & Technology, is inviting adventurous global leaders to teach English to students and to experience and learn about Korean culture. Participants will receive Korean government scholarships and teach English in after-school classes of Korean elementary schools while enjoying cultural programs during their free time.

Benefits:

1.   Monthly allowance: 1.5 million KRW (approximately, 1,200~1,300 USD)

2. Accommodation (a studio-type room, or a home-stay etc.)

3. Round-trip Airfare, Health Insurance Cover

4. Opportunities to participate in cultural programs

Eligibility

  - Be a citizen of a country where the national language is English.

   * Ethnic Koreans with legal residencies are also eligible.

- Have completed two or more years of education at an accredited university,

* Ethnic Koreans who are in their 1^st or 2^nd year of college are eligible

Required documents

- One Lesson Plan, Two sealed and signed recommendation letters, Two sealed transcripts, One criminal record check (Apostilled CRC), One copy of passport photo page, One copy of permanent residency certificate (for Korean Nationals only)

Duty: Working for the designated elementary schools in rural areas in Korea

*Teaching English in after-school classes: 15 hours per week

Contract Term

-  Either 6 months or one year

    * Aug. 2011 – Jan. 2011 (six months) * Aug. 2011 - July, 2012 (one year)

l  The contract may be extended for an additional period not to exceed two years in total.

Application Period

-      August Placement : March ~June, each year

-      Janurary Placement : Sept ~ Dec , each year

l  Our preference will be given to the early applicants.

Application Procedure

l  Online application only at www.talk.go.kr -> Documents screening and interview by Korean Consulate in San Francisco -> Final Screening by TaLK Office in Korea

Contact Information

☞ For more info, contact the Korean Consulate General in San Francisco

 415-921-2251(ext305,106) /*email: kecsf2011@gmail.com