The cost of applying to EPIK

I've had a few people interested in how much it has cost me to get all my documents and everything ready for Korea. So, here's a checklist of what I have spent so far.......! Haha my next post will be about the pay/benefits that I will get, as to not depress myself too much.

And this will maybe help people see why I am constantly skint at the minute :)

100 hour TEFL Certificate - £229/ $329
 (This is now a required document when applying through EPIK)

Original Sealed Transcripts  - £50/ $80
I ordered two copies of my transcripts - even though only one is required for application. EPIK recommend this, because you might need the the other copy when going to the Korean Embassy.

A signed copy of my degree with apostile attached - £5 for the signature from the solicitor, £5 x 2 to send the items tracked to the FCO and £36 for the apostile inc delivery - £51/ $82
 I included the £6 delivery on this and the CRB check as I ended up having to send my documents to the FCO twice. The £5x2 is also for the same reason.)

A CRB check with apostile attached - £25 for Basic Disclosure and £36 for the apostile inc delivery -£61/$98


Sending my documents to Korea - £65/ $104
I used Parcel Force Global Express which guarantees delivery within two days, and the documents can be tracked.

Passport Photos - £5/ $8

TOTAL SO FAR - £461 / $701

Things that I still have to pay for
-  Going to the Korea Embassy in London to get my visa
- Flight tickets to Korea (See next post - my flights are paid for, but in my first months pay check)

So, I will definitely suggest making sure that teaching in Korea is what you want to do as it is not a cheap application process! But, as it is what I want to do...... these costs will soon be forgotten. I will now just go and take some more money off my money tree.........