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Teach English on Korean Government Scholarship!

Let’s TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea)

South Korean Government sponsored – The TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea) program is inviting adventurous global leaders to teach English to students and to experience and learn about Korean culture. Participants will receive Korean government scholarships and teach English in after-school classes of Korean elementary schools while enjoying cultural programs during their free time. Recipients will be placed at schools in rural areas in need of greater exposure to English and teach the language by forming one-on-one working relationships with Korean university student volunteers. Candidates should have a desire to work with children, have a service-centered mind, a willingness to work in rural areas, and have consideration for others with a positive attitude.

Benefits:

    • Monthly allowance: 1.5 million KRW (approximately 1,200 USD)
    • Accommodation (a studio-type room, or home-stay etc.)
    • Round-trip Airfare
    • Health insurance cover
    • Opportunities to participate in cultural programs 

Eligibility (Applicants must):

    • Be a citizen of a country where the national language in English.                              
    • (Ethnic Koreans with legal residencies are also eligible.)
    • Have a completed two or more years of education at an accredited university, or graduated from an accredited college in the countries above mention

Duty

    • Working for the designated elementary schools in rural areas in Korea
    • Teaching English in after-school classes: 15 hours per week

Contract Term

Either 6 months or one year, starting August 2009.

    • Aug. 2009 - Jan. 2010 (six months)
    • Aug. 2009 - July, 2010 (one year)

Application Deadline: June 10th, 2009

    • Application procedures: Online application  *Initial application documents (Application A, B) must be submitted on-line through the TaLK website.

For more information about the program, click here 

Interested in the program? Contact at talk@kccsf.org so we can put you in touch with the branch office for application submission, interview & more information.
 
For your reference, here's the words from current scholars:
 
Danbee Paek (U.S.A. University of Illinois)
"While participating in TaLK, I've realized that I am a very blessed person. While interacting with the kids, teachers, neighbors, and fellow scholars, I've been able to witness the smallest blessings that I have overlooked back of home" "TaLKING is an experience that's priceless."
 
Min Moon (U.S.A. University of Washington)
"When a child feels loved, they feel empowered. An empowered child can create a force that can move the world. I know that through TaLK experience. I will be better than I was before in many aspects." "Korea called me, so I came. When Korea calls again, I will return in a heart beat."

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