Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK) is a Korean government-

sponsored teaching and service-learning scholarship program that

enhances public English education in rural elementary schools.

TaLK about an opportunity!

The Korean peninsula is located in northeast Asia

and harbors fascinating history since 2,333 BC. The

southern state of the Korean peninsula, South Korea,

is renowned for its astonishing transformation into a

developed nation thanks to the country’s sizable

investment in the education of its youth.

TaLK is a scholarship program that strengthens

public English education in rural areas of Korea.

Over the past 3 years, approximately 2,000

individuals have been awarded the TaLK scholarship

for teaching practical English to primary school

students. In exchange for their service, the Korean

government grants various benefits, sponsored

cultural trips, and more.

TaLK is a fresh challenge for those who value

making a positive, meaningful impact on

international education while exploring the rich

culture of Korea.

WWhhyy sshhoouulldd II TTaaLLKK??Offer an invaluable service to a rural community Learn about the rich history of Korea and gain a greater appreciation for the cultureExplore the opportunities for your future careerDiscover your own skills and talentsBuild life-long, international networks

WWhhaatt aarree tthhee dduuttiieess??Teach English as a second language for 15 hours a week in the after-school program of adesignated rural elementary school Design lesson plans and create teaching materialsAssist with activities related to English language education

WWhhaatt aarree tthhee bbeenneeffiittss??Round-trip air ticket AccommodationHealth insuranceOne-month training to develop teaching skillsVacation leaveOpportunities for cultural experiencesGovernment scholarship certificateKRW 1,500,000 monthly stipendKRW 300,000 one-time settlement allowance

AAmm II eelliiggiibbllee??NATIONALITY

Citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States ofAmerica, Ireland and South AfricaKorean Nationals with permanent residency in an aforementioned countryKorean Nationals with temporary residency who have resided for at least eight years in thesame (aforementioned) country where they have completed primary and secondaryeducation

EDUCATIONBachelor’s degree candidates who have completed at least two years ofundergraduate studyAssociate’s degree recipientsRecent four-year college graduates and graduate studentsOverseas Koreans in their 1st or 2nd year of undergraduate study if theyqualify for the F4 visa

WWhhaatt ddooccuummeennttss ddoo II nneeeedd ttoo ssuubbmmiitt??A completed online application (www.talk.go.kr MY PAGE)A lesson planA sealed academic transcriptTwo signed and sealed recommendation lettersA copy of the passport photo pageA copy of the legal residence certificate (for Korean Nationals)Apostilled, national criminal record checkJunior high and high school transcripts/related documents as proof offormal English education (for Korean Nationals without permanentresidency)

WWhhaatt aarree tthhee sscchhoollaarrsshhiipp tteerrmmss??For 2012 Spring Term, contract period will be Feb 3, 2012 ~ July 31, 2012 (6 months) and Feb 3, 2012 ~ Jan 31, 2013 (1 year).

WWhheenn aarree tthhee aapppplliiccaattiioonn ddeeaaddlliinneess??Application deadline for 2012 Spring Term is NOVEMBER 30, 2011.Head TaLK office employs a rolling acceptance system

WWhheerree aarree tthhee aapppplliiccaattiioonn ooffffiicceess??Seoul (Head TaLK office)Local application offices (Refer to the back page information.)

WWhhaatt iiss tthhee aapppplliiccaattiioonn pprroocceessss??1. Apply through www.talk.go.kr2. Interview with the local application office 3. Submit documents4. Receive invitation letter and TaLK contract5. Apply for visa and book a flight date 6. Arrive in Korea and attend orientation 7. Arrive at designated elementary school 8. Teach English and experience Korea!

Words From OurScholars

Applicants from Ireland and South Africacan apply directly to the TaLK Office, Seoul.

CANADAOTTAWA Tel: +1-613-244-5010/5020 Fax: +1-613-244-5043TORONTO Tel: +1-416-920-3809 Fax: +1-416-924-7305VANCOUVER Tel: +1-604-681-9581 Fax: +1-604-681-4864MONTREAL Tel: +1-514-845-2555 Fax: +1-514-845-1119

NEW ZEALANDWELLINGTON Tel: +64-4-473-9073~4 Fax: +64-4-472-3865AUCKLAND Tel: +64-9-379-0818 / 0460 Fax: +64-9-373-3340

U.K.LONDON Tel: +44-20-7227-5547 Fax: +44-20-7227-5503

U.S.A.ATLANTA Tel: +1-404-522-1611~3 Fax: +1-404-521-3169BOSTON Tel: +1-617-641-2830 Fax: +1-617-641-2831CHICAGO Tel: +1-312-822-9485 (Ext. 118) Fax: +1-312-822-9849HONOLULU Tel: +1-808-595-6109 (Ext. 13)/6274, 4198 Fax: +1-808-595-3046HOUSTON Tel: +1-713-961-4104 Fax: +1-713-961-4135LOS ANGELES Tel: +1-213-386-3112~3 (Ext. 205) Fax: +1-213-386-3138NEW YORK Tel: +1-646-674-6047 Fax: +1-646-674-6055SAN FRANCISCO Tel: +1-415-921-4834 Fax: +1-415-441-2954SEATTLE Tel: +1-206-441-1011~4 Fax: +1-206-441-7912, 3552WASHINGTON D.C. Tel: +1-202-939-5679~81 Fax: +1-202-265-2127

AUSTRALIACANBERRA Tel: +61-2-6270-4100 Fax: +61-2-6273-4839SYDNEY Tel: +61-2-9261-8033 Fax: +61-2-9235-1642

TaLK OfficeNational Institute for International Education (NIIED) 81 Ihwajang-gil, Jongno-Gu, Seoul,110-810, Republic of KoreaTel. +82-2-3668-1399 Fax. +82-2-764-1328E-mail. talkkorea@gmail.com Website. www.talk.go.kr