Candidates must submit the fully completed online application version of the EPIK application form. The EPIK application form will require you to fill out personal essays and create a sample lesson plan.

Sample Lesson Plan
Applicants must create an original sample lesson plan that includes teaching materials such as PowerPoint slides, worksheets, or other activities. For more information please visit the Sample Lesson Plan Guide.

Personal Essay
A personal essay abiding by EPIK’s essay template should also be submitted. The personal essay consists of three parts and should be between 300-400 words for each section. The essay must address three topics: Why you wish to teach in Korea, your teaching philosophy, and how you will deal with cultural differences/shock. For more information please visit the Personal Essay Guide.

* Before starting your application, please review our “Initial Application Required Documents Guide” for instructions on how to prepare for your online application.
* For applicants applying through Korvia Consulting, please consult directly with our professionals before starting your application.
* Keeping the application open and idle for extended periods of time may result in your session timing out and data being lost.
* Please don’t forget to select “Classification” as Agency / Korvia Consulting when you are completing EPIK online application form.
Korvia team can’t access and review your application if you fail to select the correct classification.

EPIK requires two letters of recommendation from academic professors or previous/current employers regarding your work ethic and abilities. Scans of both letters of recommendation will be needed to apply to EPIK and the original ink-signed copies will need to be sent in with your final documents after you pass your EPIK interview.

**For current/recent teachers in Korea, one letter must be from your current/previous school.

For more information please visit the Letters of Recommendation Guide.

Applicants will need a colored passport-sized photo to submit with their EPIK application. The photo should be digitally attached to the application in the designated place as noted on the first page. You can smile in these photos!

Photos must be the official passport size of 3.5 x 4.5cm and must be in front of a completely white backdrop. Personal photos such as those from Facebook or other social media sites will not be accepted.

For more information please visit the Passport Photo Guide.