Wednesday, January 6, 2010

CURIOUS ABOUT WHAT THERE IS TO DO IN KOREA?

Are you in Korea and looking for exciting activities to do with your friends? Want to explore different areas of Seoul?

Here is a comprehensive list of 50 THINGS TO DO IN KOREA:

http://www.pegasusteachers.com/50things.html

If you have other ideas to add, let us know what's on YOUR list of things to do in South Korea!

WHY TEACH WITH PEGASUS?

If you've been thinking about teaching in Korea, but don't know where to start - you've come to the right place!

The staff at Pegasus have all taught in Korea, so they can answer any questions or concerns you may have.

All our schools offer the following:

-Great working conditions
-Other foreign teachers
-Training and orientation for all new teachers
-Reputable company well known for it's high standards
-Professional environment where you are respected as an educator
-Opportunity for career diversification
-Student ages: Kindergarten to high school
-Class size: private schools: maximum 12 students
-Curriculum provided

Call today to learn more about teaching in Korea with Pegasus! 1-778-737-0095!

OR

Apply online: http://www.pegasusteachers.com/applynow.html

AM I ELIGIBLE TO TEACH IN SOUTH KOREA?

If you meet the following requirements then YES!

-You must be a Native English Speaker with a valid passport from Canada, US, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland or South Africa.

-You must have a Bachelors degree ~ all degree programs are accepted. We are looking for energetic English teachers that are passionate about teaching!

-No ESL teaching experience is required; however working with children in the past is very helpful.

-Clean criminal record check

Apply with us today! http://www.pegasusteachers.com/applynow.html

HOW DO I GET AN E2 VISA?

Step1.
Please obtain:
1. your original Bachelor's Degree
2. 3 sets of sealed, official, university transcripts
3. criminal background check

Step2.
Interview with Pegasus

Step3.
Canadians ONLY: You must obtain a criminal check + vulnerable sector search. Your documents must then be sent to the Korean Consulate in your jurisdiction to be verified, then sent back to you.
Americans, British, Australians, South Africans, New Zealanders, NOT Canadians: must get your STATE-WIDE criminal checks appostilled.

Step4.
Interview with school in Korea.
Once you have a contract from your school, you must send your documents to the school in Korea by FedEX, DHL or UPS.
Once the school has received your documents they will submit them to Immigration to sponsor your visa. This takes about a week to 10 days. Immigration will issue the school with a Visa Insurance Number which will be e-mailed to you.

Step5.
Once you have you Visa Issuance Number, you will apply for your E2 Visa at the Korean Consulate in your jurisdiction. At this time, you will need to arrange an interview with the consulate before they can issue you your E2 Visa.

It takes about 5-10 days for the Consulate to processes your E-2 Visa. The cost varies depending on what country you are applying from, usually $65 CANADIAN.

Once you have been issued your E2 Visa, your school will arrange your flights and send you an e-ticket. Pack your bags, you're on your way!

When you get to Korea, your director will take you, along with your passport, degree and transcripts to the Korean Immigration Office to apply for an Alien Registration Card.

This will be your I.D. Card while you are there.