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All 41 documents, forms, and guidelines for teaching in Korea — EPIK, GEPIK, GOE, and private academy applications. Click each item for details, sample images, and download links.
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When you apply through Korvia, your recruiter will guide you through every document step-by-step. Click each item below to see the description, download links, and sample images. Items marked REQUIRED are needed for all applicants.
Korvia Document Checklist
Core documents for your EPIK/GEPIK application (1–9)
About These Documents
Teaching English in Korea through EPIK requires a set of documents that verify your identity, education, and qualifications. The process can seem overwhelming at first, but each document serves a specific purpose in the Korean visa and employment system.
The most important initial documents are your EPIK application form, passport photos, personal essay, apostilled criminal background check, apostilled bachelor's degree, sealed transcripts, two recommendation letters, and your TEFL/TESOL certificate. Additional documents may be required depending on your nationality, visa status, and personal circumstances.
When you apply through Korvia, your dedicated recruiter guides you through every document — telling you exactly what's needed, reviewing your submissions, and flagging issues before they cause delays. This is one of the key advantages of applying through EPIK's exclusive recruiting partner.
Downloads FAQ
Q.Which documents do I actually need to download first?
The universal starters are the EPIK application form, personal essay template, lesson plan sample, and the photo-size guide. After those, you'll need a country-specific criminal background check, apostilled/notarized bachelor's degree, sealed transcripts, and a TEFL certificate. Your Korvia recruiter will give you the exact order based on your nationality and target program.
Q.When should I start preparing these documents?
Start as soon as you apply. The apostille/criminal background check takes 2-6 weeks depending on country (US FBI checks are the slowest). Degree notarization and sealed transcripts can take 1-3 weeks. Starting late is the single biggest cause of missing an EPIK intake window.
Q.What is an apostille and do I need one for every document?
An apostille is an international certification under the Hague Convention that makes a document valid abroad. For Korea, you only need apostilles on the criminal background check and the bachelor's degree (or notarization for non-Hague countries). Transcripts, TEFL certificates, and recommendation letters do NOT need apostille.
Q.Are these forms the same for EPIK, SMOE, GEPIK, and GOE?
The core EPIK documents (application, essay, lesson plan, photos, degree, criminal record, transcripts, TEFL) are shared across all programs. Each program (SMOE, GEPIK, GOE) has its own attachment form with region-specific preferences. You download the base set once and add the program attachment for your target placement.
Q.Do I need to print and sign documents, or can I submit digitally?
Most documents require a physical blue-ink signature and are submitted by post to EPIK HQ in Korea. Your Korvia recruiter provides the exact shipping address and courier recommendations. A few forms (personal essay, application) are submitted digitally first, then printed and signed for the final package.
Q.What if my country isn't listed in the country-specific guides?
EPIK only accepts applicants from 7 native English-speaking countries (USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand). If you're from one of these countries but in a special situation (e.g. dual citizenship, currently abroad), contact your Korvia recruiter — we handle edge cases every intake cycle.
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