Andong City
Gimcheon City
Gyeongju City
Gyeongsan City
Gumi City
Mungyeong City
Pohang City
Sangju City
Yeongcheon City
Yeongju City
Bonghwa
Cheongdo
Cheongsong
Chilgok
Gunwi
Seongju
Uiseong
Ulleung Island
Yecheon
Yeongdeok
Yeongyang
Goryeong
Yeo Su City
Mok Po City
Goang Yang City
Sun Cheon City
Na Ju City
Gang Jin
Dam Yang
Jin Do
Go Heong
Young Goang
Ham Peong
Gok Seong
Mu An
Young Am
Ha Nam
Bo Seong
Woan Do
Hoa Sun
Gu Reo
Sang Seong
Sin An
Jang Heong
Sponsoring Government Org:
Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Board
149 Jungangno, Changwon-si Gyeongsangnam-do, S. Korea 641-719
Student Body: Elementary, Junior High, and High School
Vacancies:
1st Semester - 10
2nd Semester - TBA
Application Period:
1st Semester - September - Until Filled
2nd Semester - March - July
Orientation Period:
1st Semester - Feb 19 & March 27
2nd Semester - August
Commencement Period:
1st Semester - March 2 & April 2
2nd Semester - September
Vacancy Status:
1st Semester - Open
2nd Semester - TBA
Hiring Organization No. of Intake
EPIK'S NIIED 10
Direct Hiring -----
If you've given up the dream of a postcard-perfect life of an ex-pat teaching English in Asia -- languid weekend afternoons on a sunny beach, enjoying clean & gentle breeze while you log in a few kilometers of your daily brisk walk in tree-lined pedestrian lane, or unwinding with a book under the shade of lush foliage in numerous pocket parks, take a deep breath: the dream is here!
Teaching opportunities in Gyeong Nam's school districts take ex-pats' Teach & Travel to greater heights by affording you to live and work in vibrant communities that bring the convenience of a business hub and retail areas right to your doorstep devoid of metropolis' noise, pollution, and daily hectic struggles.
Step into a fresh new perspective of this side of Korea with Gyeong Nam- where business, pleasure and contemporary living come together in picturesque fashion. Minutes away from the maddening crowd and pollution of Korea's Metropolis are school districts in satellite cities, picturesque bayside communities, suburbs, and resort towns.
Experience a calmer and more Zen Korea where the sun shines all year round!
EDUCATIONAL MILESTONES:
Awarded KRW500,000,000 Grant for Local Autonomous Board
3 Consecutive Year Nominee for Premier Institute of Government Archive Management
Nominee for Excellence in Innovative Comprehensive Evaluation System
Cultural Excellence Award
Highest Achievement Award in Creative & Inventive Education
Overall Excellency in Provincial Boards Education Evaluation Policies
PLACEMENT ISSUES
Various locations within the province, from pristine countryside to modern sub-urban sprawls!
Applicants are free to choose among the current job openings, which are subject to availability and qualifications on a first come first serve basis.
Changwon City
Korea's cleanest city and the country's first Master-planned city, Changwon is a pleasant and lively city with a striking balance between its industrial and residential communities. Being the hub of Korea's global economic powerhouses such as Samsung, LG, GM Daewoo, & Hanjin it is one of the nation's most affluent cities!- Art galleries, museums, parks, pocket gardens, cultural centers, golf course, theatres, shopping malls, bird sanctuaries, lakes, premiere hotels, and temples completes the city landscape that boast an 8 lane-commuter road!
Geoje Island City
Geoje Island was conceived as a well-planned international shipping economic zone and modern trading hub with global gateways. It has now emerged as a world leader in shipbuilding with state of the art facilities. Island residence enjoys a rustic, seaside ambiance while the city's well-planned features and amenities ensure comfortable living. In Geoje, one can engage in various water sports and sail away to nearby islands.
Gimhae City
The site of Busan International Airport, Gimhae, Busan's satellite city is a natural extension of the metropolis. Only a river divides the two. Easily accessible, it is just 30 minutes away to downtown Busan and Yangsan and 20 minutes to the business hub of Changwon City. Generous portion of the city is devoted to sprawling gardens and large easements that lend an airy, spacious feeling. Underground utilities, wide tree-lined streets, consistent city-wide landscaping and verdant greenery provide a welcome respite from the urban scene. It has the best of everything the locals need- upscale residential areas, art galleries, museums, parks, sports arena, shopping centers, multiplex, a golf course, several spas, temples, valleys, waterfalls, as well as various leisure and sports facilities. Medical and renowned academic institutions are right within the city district. A brand-new MRT (Metro Rail Transit) is connected to Busan Subway making Gimhae- truly Busan satellite city. Experience all the comforts of city living amidst the tranquility of suburban lifestyle, in Gimhae.
Jinhae City
Jinhae is Korea's top cherry-blossom drawing a million crowds yearly for its Cherry Blossom festival. For a few weeks in early to mid-April, the blossoms of thousands of cherry trees form a floral carpet for the entire city. It is definitely a sight worth seeing! The city's natural harbor makes it an ideal spot for the headquarters of the Korean navy. The city is well served by all kinds of transport- air, rail, bus international/domestic ferry and even a hydrofoil!
Jinju City
It has all the flourishing grace of its Joseon Dynastic palace & architecture, spiced up with a student population that likes a bit of hubbub and a riverside setting yearly covered and lit by lanterns in fall. In executing the most spectacular fluvial lantern parade, this historic and university town re-enacts and pays tribute to the bravery of its people against the massive Japanese invasion in the 16th century. Mercifully, off the mass-tourist radar the city, is according to Fodor Koreas most enchanting yet least-visited. Indeed, Jinju is a study in contrast where the antiquated markets and sites on its eastern side are juxtaposed to its hi-tech western end complete with all the trimmings of modern city-life.
Masan City
A commercial and industrial port city Masan is home to Masan Silicon Valley & software complexes. Apart from numerous amenities that suit active lifestyles, Masan has easy access to traditional & trendy restaurants, shopping spots & world-class amenities that caters to its thriving ex-pat community
Miryang City
Miryang is an inland tourist city, between the Metropolitan Cities of Busan and Daegu. It gained international exposure, as the venue of the world acclaimed Korean film called Milyang (Secret Sunshine's 2007 Cannes Film Festival Best Actress). Drawing heavily on its central location and prominence as a tourist destination, it has been known for centuries for its scenery of mountains and valleys. Ancient pavilions, the miraculous ice-valley, rivers, parks, temples, and Confucian academies provide a host of scenic spots. It is directly link to most of Korea's cities and towns through the KTX or high-speed rail line (bullet train) that runs from Busan to Seoul & Seoul to Mokpo. As such, Seoul is merely 3 hours away
Sacheon City
A rich coastal city Sacheon is home to Korea's Aerospace Industry, numerous multinational companies as well as vibrant leisure and water sports facilities! Just a few minutes drive from downtown, residents can fully enjoy the panoramic beauty of the Hallyeo Maritime National Park and Seonjin-si Japanese Fortress, its splendid food, lovely parks, and nightlife.
Tong-young City
Tong Young a snug port city in the southeastern coast is a bubbling concoction of cobalt blue sea, 190 islands dotting its coastline, windswept mountains swathed in flowers, rugged seascapes, and angler's booty with a dose of culture in the form of an annual International Music Festival, Art Festival, and international sporting events. Situated at the tip of the Goseong Cape right across Geoje Island and in the heart of Hallyeo Marine Park, Tong Young exudes a quaint beach town with its serene atmosphere, delicious seafood, and spectacular scenery.
Yangsan City
Yangsan City provides an upscale uncompromised urban living in an eco-friendly environment. It is the only city in Korea surrounded by two adjacent metropolitan cities- Busan to the east and Ulsan to the North, both within an easy 30 minutes commute! The city offers modern conveniences readily available for its residents. Eco-friendly, tech-ready and cutting edge amenities are in-line with the city's sustainability campaign. The city boasts of century-old temples, amusement parks, golf course, museums, art galleries, waterfalls, pagodas, and ancient feudal homes. Truly a neighborhood that is alive and dynamic, Yangsan radiates with an urban cosmopolitan vibe that makes anyone come home to a place where life can be live to the fullest.
Changnyeong
As a resort town, Chan Nyeong attracts 4 Million visitors yearly due primarily to its tourist attractions specifically Chang Nyeong Bugok Spa. The county boasts of 5 hotels, 20 inns, spas, shopping center, a golf course, wet land preserve, a zoo, and majestic mountain fortress. It also has abundant natural resources like the Upo Wetland. And while locals enjoy the benefits of being close to Nature, it is close enough to the urban pulse. Nestled within the South's picturesque surroundings, it is approximately an hour commute to Daegu Metropolitan City (3rd largest Metropolis) and 40-50 minutes to Changwon and Miryang City. ?
Goseong
South coast's breath-taking view, glittery surface and towering cliffs, beautiful display of natures fossilized dinosaur tracks, geographic rock layers, and particular river drifts ? feast your eyes to this delightful buffet of nature's delights in Goseong! In the lowlands between Jinju and Tongyeong sits Goseong, known for the thousands of fossilized dinosaur tracks imprinted in the rock bed along eight km of its coastline, one of the largest such sites in the world. The prints are believed to be approximately 100 million years old, formed during the early and mid cretaceous period. Today Goseong is major tourist destination, attracting millions yearly.
Geochang
Attracted to the pristine charms and natural beauty of Korea's countryside-?Situated at the heart of three National Parks is Gochang County with a population of 70,000. Three and half hours south of Seoul, the town offers hectares of sprawling greenery, surrounded by ten mountain ranges. Having been designated as the city of life-long learning and special educational district, it is envisioned as the "Autonomous City of Education Culture and Environment". As such, Gochang has heavily invested on high tech educational infrastructures and the first local government unit to have signed a MOA with Seoul National University's College of Education to produce high-caliber students and build an academic town. It is also host to numerous cultural festivals and shows throughout the year including the Kocheong International Festival of Theater. Every summer when the evening breeze begins to breathe through the valley, some forty-seven theater troupes worldwide perform at the town's outdoor theater. With top-notch educational system, spectacular Mountain views, numerous theatre and cultural festivals as well as tourist attractions- the town espouses serene and tranquil lifestyle amidst hills and groves.
Hadong
The place is idyllic. Pine trees hug the mountainside. A calming quiet blankets the area. Cool crisp air braces and refreshes. Along gently sloped roads, cherry blossoms, ancient temples, feudal homes, and valleys literally covered with vistas of green tea fields seem to welcome you. It is a picturesque scene straight out of an Asian travelogue. Filled with a rich array of natural & cultural treasures such as the majestic Jiri-san mountain range, a Taoist school, a Zen village, and the picturesque beachfronts-seascapes of Namhae beach, indeed Hadong is a showcase of nature's attractions and breath taking panorama that relaxes, as well as, inspires. This is Hadong- a quiet place where the rustling of leaves against the wind can be heard. Where the scent of pine refreshes and relaxes.
Haman
A horticultural town, Haman is at the the center of Gyeongnam. It ?has the geography of the high south and the low north with Mt. Yeohangsan (770m) and Mt. Bangeosan (530m) on the southwest and Namgang River and Nakdonggang River on the north. There are wide fertile rice fields near both rivers.
Area
417?km2
Locals
62,081
Expats
1,016
Hapcheon
Be drawn by ancient monasteries, back-in-time villages, hermitages and 250 resident monks from all over the world! An hour and half commute from Korea's third largest metropolis- Daegu is Hapcheon- an ancient town that is both sacred and mystic. The site of three ancient Buddhist sanctuaries including Haeinsa- a UNESCO World Heritage temple, it is in travel books not-to-be-missed list. Here before coming across fabulous monastic sites you'll pass breathtaking high-altitude treks, and friendly locals, nuns, and monks. Networks of well-maintained hiking trails allow you to discover the countys lush mountainous and forested landscapes, mountain turquoise lakes and sheer cliffs with cascading streams. If it is, peace and tranquility you are looking for, Hapcheon could be your refuge.
Uiryeong
Uiryeong is at the junction where the main stream and the branch Nam river meet. On the south of the river is a fertile rice field and some basins on the mountain area, making a good living environment. Notable attractions are temples, shaman shrines, hermitages, culture & arts exhibits, traditional paper-making, ?and pottery.
Area
489.95 km2
Locals
32,371
Expats
310
County
Education Office
EPIK'S Qualification Level & Pay Scale
Pursuant to Remuneration and Standard Set by the Education Ministry's EPIK
GET
ESL Teaching Qualifications
& Credentials
Comparative Monthly Pay( Million Won)
Busan
Incheon
Gyeongnam Cities
Gyeongnam
Counties
Chung-nam Schools
1
Level 1 + 2 consecutive years as GET
within the same education board in Korea
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
1
2 Years full-time academic teaching experience + any of the following:
- MA Degree
- Teacher's Certificate, TEFL/TESOL/CELTA(100+hrs)
- Education, English, or English/Literature major
- As a level 2+, contract renewing GET at the same school board in Korea
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2+
MA Degree + BA in Education, or English Language/Literature
MA Degree in Education, or English /Literature + BA
As a Level 2 contract renewing GET at the same school board in Korea
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2
Bachelor's Degree + one of the following:
Teacher's Certificate TEFL/TESOL/ CELTA
Education, English Lang /Literature Major
1 Year full?time academic teaching experience
MA Degree (in any discipline except Education & English)
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
3
BA Degree in any discipline
1.8
2.0
2.1
2.2
Inclusive of monthly provincial & county allowances if applicable / Exclusive of multiple school placement allowance?
Be informed that the above terms and conditions are non-negotiable
