Canadian Teachers: The documents you will need to send once you accept a contract are listed below:
Jane Kim
Suite 407 Bldg 101, Yae-Seong Utopia Offistel,
186-7, Gurogu, Gurodong
Seoul, South Korea
Zip 152-050
Phone: 02-553-7447
Fax: 02-6442-5872
*** Please take photocopies of your criminal record check and degree before sending them to Korea as they may be required by the Korean Consulate.
1. GEPIK Application Package
2. 3 Copies of the Signed GEPIK Contract
3. A Signed Copy of your Resume with correct address and contact information
4. Apostilled FBI Criminal Record Check
5. A Notarized and Apostille Photocopy of your University Degree/Diploma
6. A photocopy of the info (photo) page in your passport
7. 4 color passport photos (must be professionally done, not printed)
8. 1 Sealed University Transcript
11. Teach ESL Korea Checklist
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: if applicable
1. Proof of Salary
Important: This is only the 1st step of the E2 process and all the documents listed above must be sent to your school as soon as possible after acceptance (or no later than 4 weeks from your start date). Once your documents are sent to Korea, you will prepare for the 2nd step, which includes obtaining your visa at the Korean Consulate (more information to follow).
Suite 407 Bldg 101, Yae-Seong Utopia Offistel,
186-7, Gurogu, Gurodong
Seoul, South Korea
Zip 152-050
Phone: 02-553-7447
Fax: 02-6442-5872
*** Please take photocopies of your criminal record check and degree before sending them to Korea as they may be required by the Korean Consulate.
1. GEPIK Application Package
- with Photo Attached
- do not staple pages
- with GEPIK Medical Statement filled out
- Including Cover Letter/Essay
- Signed Agreement for Deposit
2. 3 Copies of the Signed GEPIK Contract
3. A Signed Copy of your Resume with correct address and contact information
4. Apostilled FBI Criminal Record Check
- must be issued within the last 6 months
- must be apostilled on the National Level (we suggest using US Legalization as the Department of State can take up to 12 weeks to process)
5. A Notarized and Apostille Photocopy of your University Degree/Diploma
- a PHOTOCOPY of the original must be notarized by a Notary Public, then Apostilled by the Secretary of State (http://gepik-tek.weebly.com/apostille-offices-usa.html)
- you will be required to bring the ORIGINAL degree with you to Korea
6. A photocopy of the info (photo) page in your passport
7. 4 color passport photos (must be professionally done, not printed)
8. 1 Sealed University Transcript
- Must be stamped or signed over the seal.
- Void if seal is broken
- there are 2 different HSF's for you to fill out. One was part of the GEPIK application and this one is for Immigration in Korea.
11. Teach ESL Korea Checklist
- please double check your documents and include the necessary photocopies
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: if applicable
1. Proof of Salary
- ESL Certificate (ie. TEFL, TESOL, CELTA), minimum 100 hours must be stated on the certificate
- Apostilled Photocopy of MA Degree/Diploma & 1 Sealed Transcript
- Proof of Major (if English or Education)
- Proof of Teaching Experience - only applies to Korean Public Schools and accredited schools in your home country. Must be on school letterhead.
- photocopy of your visa from passport
Important: This is only the 1st step of the E2 process and all the documents listed above must be sent to your school as soon as possible after acceptance (or no later than 4 weeks from your start date). Once your documents are sent to Korea, you will prepare for the 2nd step, which includes obtaining your visa at the Korean Consulate (more information to follow).
