
Document Checklist
2020 GOE Application
Application - Additional Information Page
Application - Lesson Plan Sample
GOE Pay Scale
2020 GOE Application
Application - Additional Information Page
Application - Lesson Plan Sample
Required Documents for Application

- GOE Application Form
- Passport Information Page
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Optional: 100 hour TEFL/TESOL/CELTA Cert OR Teaching Cert
*If you do not have this certification, you will be level 3 in the pay scale. Without the certificate, you will be unable to advance in the pay scale.
- Self-Introduction Video (youtube link, 3-5 min long introduction video
* Experienced Teachers: Your video will not be an introduction video. Please make your video about why you would like to continue teaching in Korea, what have you learned as a teacher in your first couple years here, what you will do to become a better teacher, and what more can you learn continuing your stay here?
- Teaching Demo Video (youtube link, 5-10 min long teaching demo video using the lesson plan in the application form)
*The teaching demo video is optional. Including this will greatly improve your chances of receiving an interview with the GOE.
Final Documents
- Application Form w/ passport sized photo attached
- Resume
- Copy of Passport
- Teaching certificate/license OR 100 hours TEFL/TESOL/CELTA Cert
- 2 Letter of Recommendation (MUST BE SIGNED IN INK! No copies, no exceptions)
- 2 Sealed university transcripts
- Criminal Record Check notarized w/ Apostille (Canada: Consular Seal)
- University degree (BA or BA + MA) notarized w/ Apostille (Canada: Consular Seal)
- Passport sized Photos
OTHERS:
South African Applicants: Proof of English Education, primary and secondary schooling.
Experienced Teachers: Proof of employment