GOE 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 GOE and the original copies will need to be sent in with your final documents after you pass your GOE interview. For more information please visit the Letters of Recommendation Guide.

Applicants will need two passport-sized photos to submit both to GOE during the application process as well as to the Korean Consulate when they apply for their visa.

Korvia recommends that you obtain at least 6 photos as they are used quite frequently in Korea. Photos must be the official passport size of 25 x 35mm 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.

Applicants will need to create a Self-Introduction Video of themselves for Korvia to send to potential employers. Videos need to be 2-3 minutes and length and hosted on a video streaming service such as YouTube or Vimeo.

For more information about the Self-Introduction Video, please head over to the Self-Introduction Video Guide.

Those applying to GOE will need to have completed a TEFL/TESOL/ or CELTA certificate program with a minimum of 100 hours or hold a valid teaching certificate.

For more information about TEFL certification, please visit the TEFL Certificate or CELTA Certificate Korvia Guide.