Korvia Benefit Guides
Get to know many of the benefits your entitled to when you teach with with a public school program like EPIK, GEPIK, and SMOE.
Settlement Allowance | Korvia Guide
A Settlement Allowance is a stipend given initially to those that freshly arrive in Korea. Settlement Allowance Amount and Use Settlement Allowances for EPIK and GEPIK and other Offices of Education are [...]
Renewal Allowance | Korvia Guide
A Renewal Allowance is a bonus given to those who choose to renew their contract with their current school. The renewal allowance is given in the amount of 2,000,000 won. Both the EPIK, GEPIK, SMOE [...]
Provided Housing | Korvia Guide
Free Single Furnished Provided Housing is generally given for those that teach with the Public School English Programs in Korea. The apartment provided by your school is clean, modern, and just for you unless you are [...]
Paid Vacation | Korvia Guide
Paid Vacation is the allotted time that is given to teachers to be away from school during times when classes are not in session. Paid vacation is a benefit provided by public school programs such [...]
Medical Insurance Coverage | Korvia Guide
Teachers teaching with public school programs such as EPIK, GEPIK, and SMOE will receive medical coverage. Medical Insurance Coverage is contributed to a teacher by their school. Schools and employers in accordance with Korean law [...]
Entrance Allowance | Korvia Guide
An Entrance Allowance is a stipend or reimbursement paid by a school that is meant to reimburse teachers for the flight ticket from their home country to Korea. Entrance Allowances are generally never paid prior [...]