Note: This webinar is specified for South Africans and applicants from the UK due to the time difference. However, if you still want to join, you are more than welcome! We will have an EPIK Initial Application Webinar to help you prepare for the EPIK application processes so that you can successfully pass and [...]
This Initial EPIK Online Application Webinar is to help you prepare what you'll need for your EPIK application! This webinar will cover: EPIK Timeline Initial Documents Final Documents Korvia Assistance Q&A ∗ The webinar will be restricted to Korvia EPIK teacher applicants. The following documents are required to submit an application for EPIK to obtain [...]
YIKES, you have been finally scheduled for the EPIK interview and are not sure what to expect? Well, no need to fear, Korvia is always near! Through this Interview Webinar, we’ll cover and review how to prepare so that you are confident about the interview. The webinar will cover: When to expect your interviews What [...]
Since 2019, due to COVID-19 regulations, we had to cancel all our physical events, which meant no Korvia parties... (*wipes tears, cue sad mini violin music) Finally, once again, we can officially hold our parties to welcome all our new EPIK teachers for FALL 2022. Please join us to celebrate on October 8th at Bronz [...]
Our contributor, vlogger Tonya Bost, has some tips to help you decide which type of school in Korea is best for you--public or private? I have worked at both public and private schools here in South Korea. Every school has their own rules and regulations, however, in this video I share the main differences between [...]
Our contributor, vlogger Jasmine Turner, has some helpful tips for solo travel around Korea and Asia. Solo traveling seems intimidating at first, but it’s something everyone should try at least once. Who knows...you may get hooked! Just imagine: no more trying to gather friends and family for a vacation that always seems to get postponed [...]
Our contributor, City Ambassador Arielle Pukanecz, gives you an inside look at the Cheonggyechon Stream in Seoul. Looking for a peaceful, sunrise walk in Seoul? How about a romantic sunset stroll? One of my favorite spots in the city, which is beautiful year around, is Cheonggyecheon. Cheonggyechoen is surrounded by City Hall, Myeong-dong, Gwanghwamun, and many [...]
So, it’s finally happening. You’ve got your contract in hand, your plane ticket purchased, and you’ve been practicing your polite bow in the mirror for weeks. You’re all set to leave familiarity behind and embrace life as a teacher in Korea. Or almost, anyway. If I could give one piece of advice to new expats, [...]
Nathalie from the YouTube channel TravelingNat stops by Korvia.com to share some of the most frequently asked questions she receives from her viewers about teaching in Korea. Watch the video above to find out if you're questions are included! Becoming a teacher can feel like an extremely long and arduous process. You are bound to have many [...]
Thinking back to life when I was in my early twenties and stateside, I often find myself laughing at how much has changed since then. I regularly remind myself to be incredibly thankful for everything I have here on Jeju Island. In the summer of 2012, I graduated from Winthrop University in South Carolina [...]
