Note: GEPIK Fall hiring has not yet started.
Please visit this page to apply for an EPIK public school position with locations in Seoul, Busan, Incheon, and many other areas.
We are happy to have once again been chosen as one of Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education's official recruiters for their GEPIK program (Gyeonggi English Program in Korea). ASK Now-ETO has been placing teachers in the GEPIK program since 2006 and we look forward to continuing to help our teachers obtain these great public school teaching positions. So, the steps to obtaining a GEPIK position are listed below. Please read through this page carefully to ensure the best chance of being chosen.
Application Procedure
1. Fill in the form below with all of the required information.
This should be done after you have submitted your initial application, have sent your resume and photo, and have had a preliminary interview. Those that have been placed through ASK Now before do not need a second interview for this placement.
2. Download and complete the full application form and contract.
Click here to download the full application and contract for GEPIK 2010 (Right-click and "Save As")
3. Gather your documents as quickly as you can.
Having all docs in hand will be essential in obtaining a position. Be sure to follow the exact order and include everything outlined in the document checklist on the downloaded form. Be sure also to provide 3 copies of the signed contract with every page signed. The contract starts on page 8 of the package.
Tips on Getting Chosen for a Job
1. Be as open as possible for location. (See bottom of page for list of openings and locations). If you choose "any" you have a very high chance of getting a position. The school board told us directly that they are really looking for people who can be flexible on location. Basically all schools are within an hour of Seoul, so even the ones further out aren't so bad.
2. Have your docs ready and preferably at our office. Document readiness will play a big role in getting a position. If you have everything ready, then your chances improve dramatically. Also, if you have everything ready, we encourage you to submit the completed document package to our office. The address is included in the package and below. Us being able to say "we have the complete package in our office" increases your chance of being chosen tremendously.
3. Get a 100 hour TESOL if you don't have one. The school board is trying to hire as many Level 2 and higher applicants as they can. So, if you are a Level 3, you may want to consider upgrading. Also, if you are Level 3, you should definitely be open for all locations or your chances of getting something will decline significantly.
4. Don't apply with multiple companies for GEPIK positions or you may be disqualified.
See below for some frequently asked questions about GEPIK
| Late-February Arrivals |
| |
Elementary |
Middle |
High |
| Suwon |
1 |
4 |
5 |
| Seongnam |
2 |
1 |
3 |
| Anyang/Gwacheon |
0 |
1 |
3 |
| Bucheon |
6 |
3 |
2 |
| Gwangmyeong |
4 |
2 |
0 |
| Ansan |
5 |
2 |
5 |
| Pyeongtaek |
5 |
0 |
4 |
| Hwaseong/Osan |
11 |
2 |
0 |
| Gwanmyeong |
0 |
2 |
0 |
| Ansan |
0 |
2 |
5 |
| Pyeongtaek |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| Gunpo/Uiwang |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Yeoju |
0 |
2 |
0 |
| Gwangju/Hanam |
4 |
0 |
3 |
| Icheon |
2 |
1 |
1 |
| Yongin |
4 |
3 |
0 |
| Anseong |
0 |
2 |
0 |
| Uijeongbu |
6 |
0 |
0 |
| Goyang |
1 |
2 |
0 |
| Guri/Namyangju |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Total |
52 |
29 |
36 |
| |
|
|
|
| Late-March Arrivals |
| Suwon |
2 |
2 |
4 |
| Seongnam |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Anyang/Gwacheon |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Bucheon |
2 |
3 |
1 |
| Gwangmyeong |
2 |
1 |
0 |
| Ansan |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Pyeongtaek |
4 |
1 |
2 |
| Gunpo/Uiwang |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Yeoju |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Yangpyeong |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Hwaseong/Osan |
6 |
3 |
0 |
| Icheon |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Yongin |
5 |
3 |
1 |
| Anseong |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Gimpo |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Uijeongbu |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Goyang |
0 |
4 |
0 |
| Dongducheon-Yangju |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Guri-Namyangju |
1 |
2 |
0 |
| Siheung |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Pocheon |
1 |
1 |
0 |
| Paju |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Total |
31 |
28 |
16 |
Click here for details on Gyeonggi Province and the various cities within
Click here for the GEPIK website for additional information on GEPIK
IMPORTANT: The public school board is very particular about the package being filled out properly and there are some common mistakes that people make which result in the application being rejected. Please be sure to follow the instructions in the package very well and watch out for these common mistakes:
Mistake # 1: The contract must be printed off 3 times and EACH page signed at the bottom.
Mistake # 2: You must include both the Original AND a photocopy of your criminal background check and Apostille/notarization (include back to back)
Mistake # 3: You must include both the Original Degree (or the notarized copy from Korean Consulate/Apostilled degree) AND a copy of the original or copy of the Notarized copy. So, two copies, back to back.
Mistake #4: Not including all required documents (ie. forgetting letters of rec, forgetting transcripts etc...) Please only send a complete package.
Mistake #5: Not sending the docs in the proper order. The docs must be EXACTLY in the order listed on the checklist in the package.
Mailing Address for completed packages:
ASK Now - ETO
184-7, First floor Jukjeon-dong, Yongin-Si (or Yongin City)
Gyeonggi-do South Korea
448-160 Phone:
031-896-0148
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How many openings are there?
A. There are 177 openings through the school board. These are schools that have requested that the school board assign them a teacher. On top of that, there are also many schools in the Gyeonggi school district that do their own hiring. For these schools, they interview and select their teacher individually. That means that they are a lot pickier about who they hire. We are mainly focused on the placements through the school board and if someone is a fit with an individual school, then we can also move ahead with that.
2. Am I guaranteed a job?
A. No, we can't guarantee a job. We can say that if you follow the instructions properly, get your application in before January 17th, maintain flexibility and have docs ready, you have a very good chance. For anyone that sends in docs and doesn't get placed, we will return your docs or help obtain placement in another location.
3. Can I get a job in X city?
A. It is very difficult to grant these kind of requests. With the above 177 positions, you can see what the likelihood is of getting something in the city of your choice. Narrowing down the field is not helpful in making sure you get placed. Competition for jobs this year is really high.
4. Do I have to pay for my own flight?
A. All public school boards require that the teacher pay for the flight and then reimburse the teacher upon arrival. In the past, for those who are absolutely unable to pay for a flight, we have assisted, however due to the volume of applicants this year, we may not be able to assist so you should be ready to cover the cost of the flight and then obtain reimbursement upon arrival.
5. When do I find out if I have a job?
A. GEPIK has advised us that they are going to try to have the selection process completed by January 22nd. You should know at that time if you have been selected and where you have been selected for.
6. Do I have to send my original diploma?
A. No, you can send a notarized copy. For Canadians, it must be notarized by your local Korean Consulate. For all other countries, it must be first notarized and then you must obtain an Apostille. The majority of our clients still send the original.
7. Have a question that is not answered here?
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