Korvia teacher testimonials — reviews from teachers placed in Korea
Reviews & Testimonials

What Teachers Say About Korvia

Real reviews from EPIK, GEPIK, and hagwon teachers who applied through Korvia — in their own words.

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Teacher Testimonials

Korvia were absolutely amazing throughout the whole of my EPIK application process. Even though things went wrong numerous times due to problems our end with the UK government, they never gave up on us and always came up with alternate ideas and methods. I am now happily in my school in Incheon.

Nick D.

EPIK

I cannot imagine doing this without Korvia's amazing team effort and support. They truly are the best at helping us find the best school. Everything from the webinars, the EPIK pre-interview, communication and the helpful resources has helped me so much in my move to Korea!

Daharis E.

EPIK

Korvia were amazing throughout the long (and sometimes stressful) process of applying for the GEPIK program. All of the Korvia staff are really kind and genuinely want to help you find a position that is right for you. They even keep in touch after you arrive.

Emily W.

GEPIK

Korvia made Korea possible and more than possibly made dreams reality. My deepest thank you to Ann Park for letting me overwhelm her with questions repeatedly, genuinely caring about where I would be and the opportunity turned new reality.

Amanda P.

EPIK

I used Korvia twice as my recruiter for GEPIK and they were awesome! Ciena is super nice and helpful and always reply my emails in a timely manner. They placed me in good schools and I am glad I used Korvia!

Gloria C.

GEPIK

I'm so happy to have gone through Korvia Consulting! Not only was it super helpful to have someone helping with the document preparation process, but she knew what my boyfriend and I should do when his background check was lost in the mail. We got the last two spots in our first choice province!

Sarah S.

EPIK

Korvia is amazing! Even though a lot of research was done on my own, they were there for me every step of the way. My original recruiter left the company and I was with Jina for the rest of my time with them. She was amazing and very quick to respond to any questions I had.

Alyssa F.

EPIK

Throughout my time planning to come to Korea and then during my time here, Korvia has always been such a huge help! They are reliable, knowledgeable, and incredibly kind. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking at teaching abroad in Korea.

Kaitlin K.

EPIK

I am amazed at how professional and thorough the Korvia staff is. They made this process easy and took great care of me. I appreciate their follow through in calling to explain step by step what was expected of me and then made sure I was comfortable, informed, and ready for my position.

Calon W.

EPIK

In general, I try never to review anything. I used Korvia to assist with my job search in Korea, and they are damn good. You should use them. You should know that my recommendation is essentially a guarantee.

Brian L.

Hagwon

Korvia was extremely helpful throughout the whole application process. I was very impressed with their professionalism, and I definitely recommend their services to anyone hoping to find a teaching job in Korea!

Rafi M.

EPIK

Korvia was there to hold my hand through every step of the process. They did a great job of informing what I needed to do, when I needed to do it, and how. The recruiters were all professional and reliable. I really do recommend Korvia.

Rafael R.

EPIK

I am soooo glad that I went through Korvia for a job placement. I was already in Korea, which you would think would make things less nerve-wracking, but no. Within days Superwoman Jessie found me an amazing school in a great city.

Thania R.

Hagwon

Korea is one of the best places in the world to teach English. The process getting here is quite long and I am very thankful that I had Korvia to help answer any questions I had. They brought a sense of calm to a situation that could have been very stressful.

Olivia S.

EPIK

Korvia have been awesome and I'm so pleased that I discovered them and chose to use them as my recruiters! The process of applying to teach in Korea can be long and stressful, but with Korvia's help it all worked out fantastically in the end.

Rebecca T.

GEPIK

I really don't think I'd have been able to go through with applying to work as a teacher in South Korea if it hadn't been for Korvia. The entire process is very confusing and scary, but Korvia made the mountain seem more manageable.

Marichelle C.

EPIK

If you're looking to move to Korea to teach I would strongly recommend using Korvia.

Ben B.

EPIK
Long-Form Stories

In Their Own Words

Full-length stories from teachers we’ve placed since 2006 — EPIK, GEPIK, hagwon, university, and our China partner programs. Read the unabridged accounts in the alumni archive.

Cassidy Pautz — China story
ChinaArchive

Journey from Port Elizabeth to Shenzhen, China

In April this year, I quit my job. I'd been working at the same company for nearly six years in my small, sleepy hometown of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and I needed a change. I

Cassidy Pautz

Erica Minix — China story
ChinaArchive

Journey to the Wild Wild East — From Seoul to Shenzhen with Korvia

It's a new year and resolutions all around us. What should you change about your life this year? Where do you want to be in January next year? What dreams are you ignoring year aft

Erica Minix

Monica Cymerman & Benji Kostenbader — Other story
OtherArchive

From Pennsylvania to Honorary Citizens of Seoul — Monica & Benji's story

We met as seniors at Pennsylvania State University. Benjamin went on to pursue a Master's in Classical Semitic Linguistics at Oxford while Monica taught English in Madrid. After a

Monica Cymerman & Benji Kostenbader

Qadirah Muhammad — EPIK story
EPIKArchive

EPIK in Daegu — Qadirah Muhammad's story

Please tell us about yourself Name: Qadirah Muhammad Nationality: American Age: 22 Major: Psychology, Africana Studies Name 3 words that describe your personality Sincere,

Qadirah Muhammad

Morgan Power — EPIK story
EPIKArchive

EPIK in Daejeon — Morgan Power's story

Please tell us about yourself Name: Morgan Power Nationality: United States of America Age: 22 Major: Finance Name 3 words that describe your personality Determined, passi

Morgan Power

Ashley Sayes — Other story
OtherArchive

First steps in Cheonan — Ashley Sayes's story

Please tell us about yourself Name: Ashley Sayes Nationality: United States Age: 28 Major: Hospitality Administration Name 3 words that describe your personality Dedicated

Ashley Sayes

Robert Riley — EPIK story
EPIKArchive

An EPIK pre-orientation review — Robert Riley

Before applying with Korvia I spent a long time researching the various forums, agencies, and YouTube videos I could find about teaching in Korea. From my very first contact with K

Robert Riley

Ryan Pudlowski — Hagwon story
HagwonArchive

Two years at POLY Daejeon — Ryan Pudlowski's story

Please tell us about yourself Name: Ryan Pudlowski Nationality: USA Age: 30 Major: English Name 3 words that describe your personality Passionate about learning! What m

Ryan Pudlowski

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