GEPIK Contract Information (2026)
Key terms from the official 2026 Gyeonggido Office of Education employment contract for native English teachers.
The GEPIK contract is a 12-month employment agreementwith the Gyeonggido Office of Education. It follows EPIK's national standards with Gyeonggi-specific additions including rural and multi-school allowances. The contract is renewable by mutual agreement.
Contract Terms
| Term | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 months (365/366 days) |
| Working Hours | 8 hours daily, Monday–Friday |
| Teaching Load | Maximum 22 class hours per week |
| Class Duration | Elementary 40 min, Middle 45 min, High School 50 min |
| Vacation | 26 paid vacation days (school recess periods) |
| Holidays | ~16 Korean national holidays (paid) |
| Housing | Free furnished apartment OR ₩500,000/month housing allowance |
| Schools | 1-3 schools per teacher (multi-school allowance applies) |
| Renewal | By mutual agreement; eligible for Level 1++ (₩2.6M) |
Source: 2026 Gyeonggido Office of Education employment contract.
GEPIK-Specific Contract Features
Housing Allowance Option
Unlike some EPIK provinces, GEPIK offers a ₩500,000/month housing allowance as an alternative to the provided apartment. This gives teachers flexibility to choose their own accommodation.
Multi-School Assignment
GEPIK teachers may be assigned to 1-3 schools. Teachers at 2 schools receive ₩100,000/month extra; 3 schools receive ₩150,000/month extra.
Rural Assignment Bonus
Teachers at schools in designated rural areas (eup/myeon level) receive an additional ₩100,000/month on top of base salary.