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Frequently Asked Questions Visa Q. How can I notarize my original diploma? A. To get a copy of notarized degree, take your documents to a notary public. It will make a copy of your document and put a stamp on it that says it's an official copy of the original. As of July 14, 2007, the Korean Consulate will no longer provide notarizations or authentication of documents. On this date, Korean courts will officially begin to recognize what is known as an Apostille, which refers to the legalization of documents under internationally recognized standards (namely, the terms of the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents). Thus, documents bound for Korea should now be accompanied by an Apostille or International Certificate of Authentication, rather than a consular seal. Q. What is an E-2 Visa? A. An E-2 visa is available to teachers who meet the qualifications specified by the Ministry of Justice to teach at a foreign language institute, a public school, a university and other private organizations that provide foreign language programs. An E-2 Visa allows a teacher to stay in Korea for one year and comes with an option to extend his/her stay if he/she is sponsored by an authorized employer. Q. What's the qualification for the E-2 visa? A. This is the most frequently asked question. You must be a native speaker or have related nationality to language that you want to teach in Korea and must have above bachelor's degree. Q. When should I apply for a teaching position? A. The sooner the better! The visa sponsorship takes time to process in Korea.We suggest that applicants provide the employer with the appropriate paperwork as soon as possible. It will be a good idea to apply two months in advance. Some schools hire teachers on short notice. (One month or less to hire a teacher) So, it is good to plan two months ahead. It takes at least one month to process your E-2 work visa. Q. How long will it take before I am hired? A. In most cases, an applicant can be hired within 2 months from the receipt of the application. The preparation period is a 3-4 weeks long before your departure. The preparation period is needed for diploma confirmation, interview, visa processing and flight scheduling. Upon notification of hire and while your work visa is being processed, you should make arrangements to depart for Korea as soon as the visa is approved. In some cases this period can be much shorter depending on how quickly your visa is approved. Your date of availability is very important. Schools & Teachers Q. How many hours will I teach a day? A. Depending on your schedule, you may teach 5 to 8 hours per day, excluding overtime. Q. What are the working hours like? A. Each institute has its own work schedule. The basic working hours are as follows: Children : Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays or Rotation Schedules) Kindergarten classes are conducted from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Elementary classes are conducted from 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM. (Depending on the schools) Adults : These positions are usually split shifts. Early morning's and evening's classes are conducted from 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM & 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM. (May differ between schools) No teaching on Saturdays. Teachers will be required to teach 95 to 120 hours a month. Q. What is the size of classes? A. The classes in private language schools are generally from 10 - 15 students. Q. What are the classes like? A. All classes use textbooks that are very similar to the second language books used in school and university. With younger students, more learning activities are incorporated into the class. In adult classes, more free talking time is given to promote conversation. Documents Q. What is a Diploma Confirmation? (Notarized diploma certificate) A. Diploma Confirmation is a proper documentation and your first step in acquiring a work visa. (Substitution for an original diploma certificate.) It is a photocopy of your original diploma which has been stamped and verified by the Korean consulate. It is necessary to prove that you have in fact earned a 4-year degree. The Korean consulate has set down a government policy which states that all English teachers entering Korea must have a 4- year degree. The original diploma certificate must be sent to the Korean consulate as proof of graduation. It can be mailed or hand carried to the Korean consulate. A diploma confirmation is just as good as the original diploma certificate. With a diploma confirmation in your application, you will assure the employer that, if hired, you will be granted an educational working visa. Q. Why do I need to send my original degree to the Korean consulate? A. The original diploma certificate must be sent to the Korean consulate as proof of graduation. It can be mailed or hand carried to the Korean consulate. This procedure is required because the Korean consulates have been noticing counterfeited diplomas. All original diplomas must be sent to the Korean consulate & absolutely no photocopies. Teaching Q. Who will I be teaching? A. Depends on where you get a job. There are lots of different level from preschool to adult language school. Some schools cater to university students and businessmen. As for job duties you will be teaching conversational English. Q. How much class preparation will be required of me? A. The amount of time spent on class preparation will be up to you. It is recommended for beginners to spend more time for class preparation everyday. You will be required to prepare your daily lesson plans. After a while, you will have gained some experience and your job will be easy. Each session usually lasts about 4-5 weeks. Q. Do I need experience? A. No, you do not need experience. Beginners are always welcome, as long as you are qualified. Employers will provide training to help you adjust to the new environment. Also, all classes use textbooks designated by school, similar to Western schools. Children's classes are usually based on activities out of a textbook. And adult classes are usually "free-talking, conversational classes." You can also visit the ESL teaching links to help you with ideas. Being friendly will help you work with new people much easier. Contract Q. How long is each contract? A. The contracts are 12 months long. Q. Can I choose the city that I want to work in? A. You may choose an area to teach in, but it will delay the placement or limit your chances of being placed, Seoul and other big cities are very popular among foreigners. Q. What is the teachers portion of the Medical/Accident Insurance Policy? A. The teacher will have medical benefits under the Korean Medical Institute Union a private health organization. The costs of this coverage will be done half by the employer and half by the teacher. Payment will be made by deduction from the teachers salary. Q. When is payday? A. Usually once a month. in the middle or at the end of month. Q. What is the minimum salary I should look for? A. Employers will pay their teachers various salaries. Colleges and universities pay higher than most private institutes. The starting monthly salary institutes offer is usually around 1.8~2.3 million Korean won. Click for Currency Converter Q. How will I be paid? A. All salaries are paid in Korean won. Depending on the employer, you will be paid bi-weekly or monthly. Usually, paychecks will be deposited directly into your bank account. Q. Can I renew my contract for a second year? Is there a raise in salary? A. If both you and employer agree, you can renew your contract. This can be worked out with the institute directly. Usually all employers will offer a raise in salary. The amount must be negotiated between the employer and the employee. If you enjoy working for your employer, stay with the school for another year. Other Q. Will the airfare be on my expense? A. All flights to Korea should paid-for by institute. But, some places sometimes paid-for the airfare in the form of a bonus for completing the one-year contract. Airfare is not guaranteed and not required by the Korean Law. However, in the event that you fail to complete the full contract term, you must reimburse the airfare. Usually six months or before. Q. What is the exchange for the Korean Currency (won)? A. Click for Currency Converter Q. Who will be picking me up at the airport? A. The director or someone from the institute will be at the airport waiting for you. They will be holding a sign with your name on it. * If you have any questions or need further assistance, contact us at cis_e@introcks.com |
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