

If your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is in English, Education or Linguistics, then you don’t have to complete a TEFL/TESOL or CELTA course. You’ll be required to fill out a self-medical check survey as part of the application process and complete a physical once in Korea. You must be in good health and have no major health problems.

Read up on our Understanding the Korean E2 Visa Process for English Teachers section. They’ll send you a Notification of Appointment (NOA) number which you’ll need when applying for the visa.

This is granted after certain requirements are met and you can only apply for the E2 visa once your placement has been confirmed by GEPIK. In order to teach on the GEPIK program, you’ll need a Korean E2 visa. It must be completely clear with no criminal record being stated – misdemeanors and felonies will disqualify you. You’ll be required to obtain an Apostille National Level Criminal Record Check (CRC). If you’re in your final year at university you can still apply to GEPIK, but you must submit a letter of expected graduation. Bachelor’s Degree or AboveĪ Bachelor’s degree (either 3 or 4 years) or above, in any subject, is essential. You must have citizenship from either Canada, USA, UK, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand.
