EPIK
English Program in Korea (EPIK) is a program to improve the English speaking abilities of students and teachers in South Korea, to foster cultural exchanges, and to reform English teaching methodologies in South Korea. It is affiliated with the Korean Ministry of Education and is operated by the National Institute for International Education. Established in 1995, EPIK encourages cross cultural exchange while promoting the development of English language competence for Korean students.
| Founded | 1995 |
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| Type | Teaching English as a foreign language |
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| Website | http://www.epik.go.kr |
The EPIK Program recruits native English speakers from various countries to work as English teachers in Korean elementary, middle, and high schools. EPIK teachers help students improve their English language skills and provide cultural exchange by immersing them in an English-speaking environment. The program offers year-long contracts, typically starting in February or August, and provides benefits such as housing, competitive salaries, and orientation/training upon arrival.