Announcement

Announcement

2014 Fall TaLK(Teach and Learn in Korea) application

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주영한국교육원
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20:30 26 Feb 2014
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○ Introduction of TaLK Program:

The Korean Government is sponsoring - The 'TaLK (Teach & Learn in Korea)' program and 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. Recipients will be placed at schools in rural areas in need of greater exposure to English and teach the language by forming one-on-one working relationships with Korean university student volunteers. Candidates should have a desire to work with children, have a service-centered mind, a willingness to work in rural areas, and have consideration for others with a positive attitude.

○ Benefits:
1.Accommodation
2.Co-scholar
3.Entrance and exit allowances (KRW 1.3 million)
4.Medical insurance coverage
5.Monthly Stipend: 1.5 million KRW (approximately 850 GBP)
6.Field trips
7.One-month orientation
8.Settlement allowance
9.Scholarship completion certificate
10.Vacation leave
11.Other benefits
i. TaLK Orientation, Buddy System (Korean University co-scholar)
ii. Cultural Experience Programs etc.

○ Eligibility(Applicants must)
- Be a citizen of one of the following countries where the national language is English: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States of America.
*Overseas Korean Nationals with permanent residency in the above countries are also eligible.
*Korean Nationals with temporary residency (with the intention of obtaining permanent residency) who have lived in one of the above countries for at least 8 years and have completed primary and secondary education in the country are also eligible.
- Third-year Bachelor's degree candidates, or Associate's degree holders who completed their education at an accredited post-secondary institution in one of the above countries.

○ Duty
- Working for the designated elementary schools in 11 metropolitan and provincial areas, mostly rural locations in Korea
*Teaching English in after-school classes: 15 hours per week

○ Contract Term
- 1 year (6 months for exceptional cases)
※ 1 Aug 2014~ 31 July 2015 (1 year contract)
1 Aug 2014~ 31 Jan 2015 (6 months contract)
※ Orientation: 2 Aug 2014 ~ 29 Aug 2014

○ Application Deadline: 30 May 2014
- Early applicants are given priority consideration.

○ How to Apply
- Application procedures: Online application (www.talk.go.kr)
- Initial application documents (Application A, B) must be submitted on-line through the Talk website.

For more information, visit http://talk.go.kr
Tel: Korea (82-2)3668 1399 / UK 020 7227 5500(ext 639)
Email: talkkorea@gmail.com / edu@koreanembassy.org.uk