Spring 2010 TaLK Program: Teaching English on Korean Government Scholarship

 The TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea) program invites undergraduate and graduate students to "Teach English on Korean Government Scholarship". The program is sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. Participants will teach English in after-school classes of Korean elementary schools at rural areas. 

1. Eligibility

Applicants must

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

 (i.e. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, U.K., U.S.A., Ireland and South Africa)

 * Ethnic Koreans with legal residences are eligible also.

- Have completed two or more years of education at an accredited university, or graduated from an accredited college in the countries aforementioned.

 * Ethnic Koreans who are in their 1^st and 2^nd year of college/university are eligible also.

 * University graduates and graduate school students are eligible also.

- Be mentally and physically capable of performing the specified responsibilities and duties.

- have the ability and willingness to adapt to Korean lifestyle and culture.

- Be able to communicate in English fluently with clear and distinct pronunciation.

- Meet the criteria of eligibility for E-2 (Foreign Language Instructor), F-4 (Overseas Koreans), or F-2 (Spouse of Korean national) visa set forth by the Korean Immigration Authority 

* For details: see the attached file “TaLK Invitation 2010 Spring”

2. Application Deadline:

- 1^st term: October 20, 2009

- 2^nd term: November 20, 2009

- 3^rd term: December 10, 2009

3. Application Procedures

(1) On-line Application

- Go to the TaLK website and click the “Apply Now” menu.

- Submit the following documents on-line through the Talk website.

  ① Application A

② Application B (Personal Medical Assessment & Personal Essay)

  ③ A photo

(2) Interview & Submission of Required Documents

- Have an interview in the Korean Education Center in Los Angeles

- Submit all the required documents (①~⑨ as stated below)

※ Refer to the TaLK website (www.talk.go.kr) for detailed information on how to prepare the following documents.

① A completed application form A

※ One passport size photo must be included along with applicant's signature at the bottom of the form.

② A completed application form B - a personal medical assessment & a personal essay

③       A lesson plan

※ Download the prescribed form from the TaLK website.

④       A sealed transcript   

⑤ Two signed and sealed recommendation letters 

※ Download the prescribed form from the TaLK website.

⑥ A criminal record check (county level)  

⑦ A copy of your passport photo page

⑧ A copy of legal residence certificate (for Korean nationals)

⑨ A diploma or transcript of secondary school (if applicable)

4. Application Forms: see the attached files

5. Application Office: Korean Education Center

(680 Wilshire Place, #200, LA, CA 90005)

6. Further Information:  Korean Education Center

                        Tel: 213-386-3112, Email: kecla3112@gmail.com    

** Attached Files **

l        TaLK Invitation 2010 Spring

l        Application Form