Nathalie from the YouTube channel TravelingNat stops by Korvia.com to share some of the most frequently asked questions she receives from her viewers about teaching in Korea. Watch the video above to find out if you're questions are included! Becoming a teacher can feel like an extremely long and arduous process. You are bound to have many [...]
As a teacher who has worked exclusively in high schools during my time here in Korea, I can say with certainty that I have a lot of sympathy for every student who has to survive the 3 grueling years of high school in this country. The daily life of high school students in Korea is [...]
Seoul is an absolute surprise for the senses. Whether you are in the process of coming to South Korea or perhaps have lived in South Korea for years Seoul can and will surprise you every time. Seoul and summer loving Hesh from the YouTube Channel and blog TheHauteHesh gives us the low down on six [...]
UPDATED 4/21/15 Korvia sat down with EPIK program officials at the EPIK headquarters in Seoul on Tuesday, to discuss the future of the program as well as new program policies. While some of the policies will not take effect until next year, it’s safe to say that 2015 will feature some of the biggest changes to EPIK eligibility policies [...]
Updated 12/07/2022 The EPIK Sample Lesson Plan or Demo Lesson Plan is a component of the EPIK application where applicants construct their own lesson outline for a grade level and English subject matter of their choice. The sample lesson plan is used by EPIK to see the lesson planning and teaching potential for candidates, [...]
It was a long and arduous process but the EPIK Spring 2015 teachers are finally here! Korvia was at the airport to meet and greet with all the new arriving recruits. We were happy to see a bunch of smiling (as well as some jet-lagged) faces eager to embark to the orientation venue and the new [...]
March 1st is right around the corner, meaning that soon hundreds of new English teachers will be making their way to South Korea to start a new job. While the experience is sure to be exciting, one can’t help but feel a little nervous about starting a new life in a new country. Therefore we [...]
The English Program in Korea (EPIK) has made changes to the application process for those wishing to apply for the EPIK 2015 intakes. Please take note the following ONLY applies to EPIK and EPIK Seoul applicants and not other programs such as GEPIK, IMOE, Hagwons, etc. Criminal Record Check Changes US [...]
