How Much it Cost Me to Move to South Korea | Teach in South Korea | EPIK Program | South African
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
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I'd like to think that your the only S.A CZcamsr who has explained so much and in such detail. Thank you, enjoy your time there and continue motivating us
Thank you so much!!🌸❤️
You were born to be a teacher! I’ve said this before, your explanation skills are amazing 🤩
Thank you so much 😊🌸🌸❤️😊
This video is really appreciated. 🔥 So much detail and guidance. Really helps a ton!
I appreciate your honesty in this matter. I have been looking for an honest look at the financial side of travelling to teach in Korea.
Thank you so much for sharing this information Lerry🙏🏽
This was so super helpful! Thank you so so much!
You are most welcome 🌸
I really wanted you talk about this. Thank you very much
This video will come in handle as I also want to start my application process. Thank you so much 🙏🏾
All the best hey.
Been waiting for this since you last post on IG, yayyyyy
I hope you enjoyed the video.
I'm so happy to have witnessed this channel grow. Thank you so much for the detailed video. I cannot wait to watch your vlogs like I'm excited for you😊♥️♥️
Thank you so much. I want to make more vlogs once I start travelling; it’s a little hard to travel right now because of the Covid rules.
Your videos are so detailed. I like people who explain so vividly.....as we wait for apartment tour and "A day in a life of EPIK teacher" videos💅🏾😆
Thank you so much ❤️🌸.
No youtuber has helped me more in this than you! You are the best.
I’m so glad that you found this helpful 🌸
Bravo for a nice, clear, patient and honest share
Thank you!
Very informative, Thank you.
Thank you so much for this detailed video so so so helpful♥️🥰
I’m so glad that you found it helpful
Love your presentation. Flights and Quarantine ... Ouch!
Yohhh I was not ready to hear all of that...I actually wanna cry...thats a lot of money!
New Subscriber, glad to have found this. thank you so much this was very helpful.
Thank you so much 🌸🌸
This was super helpful and informative, thank you! I graduated this past spring so now I want to start gathering documents to apply to EPIK hopefully be in SK by fall 2022 or spring of '23!!
I’m so glad that you found it helpful.
And all the best with your application process🌸
this is the clearest video ive seen ,see you in Korea
I’m glad you found it helpful.
See you soon 🌸
I just found your page and girl your so funny 🤣 and honest I love it I subscribe right away
Thank you so much! I am so glad that you enjoyed the video
Letty!!! All these expenses from visa, quarantine, ARC, deposit…….. oh my word!!!! I’m still at the documentation stage! I’m already finding that to be expensive. Hearing this I almost want to cry!🥺There are so many other costs I’m not aware of!!! My word!!! Thank you for this video 😌 so helpful!
I’m so glad that you found this video to be helpful.
I also didn’t know that I’d have to pay for half the things that I paid for.
The fact that now I'm watching your videos AMAZING!!! pls do a video on the EPIK application process
I think it's different for different people there's people who said they spend R10k
@@prettymashego8837 true, my first month wasn’t too costly when it came to living 😋
Love this baby!
Thank you 🌸❤️
Another detailed video. Followed your channel as your loyal Chingu, Staying here for the consistency 💃🏽#RoadTo500🥂
Yhuu haii... the scream I SCROME when you spoke about the Korean Surprise after the 20K 😱 yhuu.. ha'ah.
Thank you so much Chingu!❤️
I felt like screaming, to be honest. It really was hard.
#RoadTo500 🥂
I love how you did everything in such a cost effective way! I spent thousands to apostile my documents. This was helpful 🙏
I’m so glad that you found this video helpful 🌸
This is awesome.... I love everything about you... I have told you before and I will always stan by it.... Lols ohkay... Tell us... Wen is the next video?? 😭😭😜
Luc!!❤️❤️ Thank you so much! I appreciate your support!
I’m not sure when the next video is but you will most definitely know when it’s ready to come out ❤️
I also want to to to RSK ... thank you so much for the your well explained information needed. I was struggling about money as well as other stuff and I hope we might meet there in future someday....or perhaps share the maize meals.
I’ll take you up on the sharing maize meals offer! I hope it happens too🌸
Hi Letty, brand new subscriber here. I came across your video collab with Precious, haha omw you're so warm and relatable. I'm currently on the JET program, but this was so insightful.
P.S...please share that maize meal once you get it, haha yoh ke galetse pap tlhe! :)
Thank you so much for checking out my content. I hope you liked what you saw.
And thanks for the compliment 🌸❤️.
And I hope you’re loving Japan.
Ke tla go romella skhaftin sa pap!🤣😂
Very helpful, thank you so much babe. Love your channel.
I also spent less than R300 on my TEFL through universal. I don't recommend paying more.
I’m so glad you didn’t spend thousands
Where did u do tefl can please have website
Not me saving to spend 2K on a TEFL course before finding this video! You’re a life saver!!!!!!!!!!
I’m so glad that you didn’t spend that much! You really don’t have to
@@LettyMapstheWorld Gonna go with the same company you did since I know from your experience that it’s legit 🤗🤗🤗
I actually fainted when you talked about the quarantine fee 😭.
The good news is that you don’t have to quarantine if you’re fully vaccinated now!
I'm frustrated alongside you about the "guest deposit." 🥺 Thank you for journaling your journey as an EPIK ESL teacher.
Whenever I think about it; I get frustrated all over again.
I’m happy that you enjoyed the videos 🌸
Thank you so much , i registered using your code....
All the best yeah?🌸
I love you so much 💗
Hi Letty!!! I’m familiar with the epik program and application process. applying for the 3rd time round I’ve passed the interview twice already, so I don’t know what I’m doing wrong! Keep being placed on the waiting list🥺 doesn’t hurt to do more research! Great video!! Absolutely enjoy your videos! Your energy and authenticity is everything ❤️❤️ keep the videos coming! Looking forward to the apartment tour, spend a day with me, what to pack when coming to Korea, update on life in Korea, vlogs and and and 😌😋🎉 I hope you are enjoying your journey thus far!!!
Annah! Thank you so much for the love; I really appreciate it! Well, third time is a charm right? I’m praying that this time you will come! The fact that you have passed the interviews not one but twice is amazing and means you have what it takes to come over here! I really wish you all the best!
I’m actually going to post about what to pack very soon; maybe on Sunday! Really excited about it because there are so many things that I wish I left and so many more things I wish I brought instead.
Once again; all the best❤️.
Let’s have coffee when you get here.
@@LettyMapstheWorld This time round is going to be it!! I firmly believe!!! I really believe everything happens for a reason!! Had I went to Korea earlier I wouldn’t be in the position I’m in right now!!! I’m saying my prayers as I prepare for my 3rd interview tomorrow!!! 🎉 what to pack video - I’ll will make sure to watch it! Those packing tips will be helpful!!!
I’ll will hold you to that coffee ❤️
Hi Annah ..did eventually got it
Hi Fundiswa, are you asking if I eventually got the job ?
Yes
Hey, I just move during the fall intake as well! I live in chungnam.
I just checked on NaverMap; that’s 200+ km away from me😩😫. It’d be so nice to meet you though.
Thanks for the insightful video and tips. Busy preparing my docs now and saving money 😊 Just wanted to know did you ask EPIK to be placed at a Middle school specifically or did they randomly assign you to a middle school and not an elementary school? Have a great day :)
All the best!
Nope; I wrote on my application form that I wanted to be placed an elementary; EPIK will place you, you don’t get to choose.
Quarantine fee is scary AF 😂 I'll need to push this back a bit.
Why don’t you come to a hagwon instead ?
Busi is onto something; so look into hagwons. You will do your quarantine at your apartment; and won’t have to pay.
@@busishauntelle How did you get a placement in a Hagwon? I'm also looking into it?
Thank you, I will bring mealie meal when I get there.
Oh yesss!!! All the best with the application prcess
I first came here as a hagwon teacher back in 2013. Apart from visa fees, it didn't cost too much! Now that I'm not a teacher now though, things cost a lot more.. Haha
Covid has changed a lot of things. It is so much more expensive. 😫
The pap❤ is the one though Sister❤, like the video, all the way from home SA.
❤️❤️thank you for watching
You have beautiful hair sis 🥰❤️
Thank you so much 🌸❤️
I'm south african. I did a TEFL Diploma course for R3000 and finished in January this year. I did Teaching kids English. One to one online and business English. I did it with I to i Tefl. they are really reliable 🤝
Just ps. the course is really easy. I started it when I was 16 and finished it when I was 17. I'm 17 rn and on my way to getting my degree 😊
I’m impressed!! That’s so cool! It sounds like you did quite a number of courses with that R3000, so I guess it was all worth it
❤️always excited to see a SAFFA in Korea
Are you also here? Or are you planning on coming in the future ?
@@LettyMapstheWorld I am in SA, Lol I just love Asian countries and I love watching SA youtubers abroad. Hoping to go to Japan via JET and come tome Korea one day.
@@zinhlemaseko7663 all the best with the JET programme! ❤️
Oh thank you for this. Well explained and very informative🤍🤲🏾
Can o ask. When can you advise one to start applying if they want to fall into the February 2023 in take??
Applications for that typically open in August. So I’d advise you to get your documents ready right now; especially the ones that don’t have expiration dates.
😂😂😂I have never physically reacted and responded verbally like this over a CZcams video. Letty thank you for clarifying your PCC saga, cause at first i did not understand why you had to do it twice. Yerrrr! for EPIK you have to pay for your own quarantine. Ei that's hectic hah!
😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
I realised that I never clarified in the last video when someone asked me about it.
It was so hectic but it’s a huge amount. 😫
@@LettyMapstheWorld It was me who asked about vele at the first place😂😂😂
Hi @Letty Maps The Word. I just wanted to double check, you said in the video that EPIK gives you a travel allowance so is that true, like do they pay for your flight basically?
Yes! They also give you a settlement allowance.
But keep in mind that you might get it one month after working. Most of us got it a month later.
I want to be a kpop idol so this information is amazing thank you so much ❤😂🎉😊
Ooh that’s so cool! All the best! And when you’re a kpop idol, please tell your fans to subscribe to my channel🤣😂😅😂. I’m rooting for you!
Hey Letty I've always been wondering regarding the Sim card is it possible to still use whatsapp with your SA numbers?
Yes it is; I have been here for 3 months and I’m still using my SA numbers for WhatsApp.
Hi Letty,
Regarding the quarantine, did you know the full amount beforehand, because you still seem surprised by it:D? What was the budget you had in mind when you started this journey compared to the actual amount in the end? It seems like quite a few people get a few surprises when they eventually arrive abroad and I was just wondering if everyone just had an abundance of extra thousands of Rands on them (if this is the case, then that means the end amount is then even greater).
Hey Leo. I did know about the quarantine and EPIK told us how much we would have to pay. My budget was 45K, but things have changed. I don’t think quarantine is mandatory anymore. It’s always good to have extra rands just for in case
@@LettyMapstheWorld Alright, Letty, thanks :)
Nice video. About the Visa, did you get confirmation from Korea before applying for Visa because in some cases for example like applying for a study visa you need an acceptance letter from University and a SAQA letter. I’m only asking because I’m from Zimbabwe and I’m in the process of doing all this but the visa part is what’s worrying me
With the EPIK program; your contract will be sent to you. And that’s what you use to apply for visa. You send the SAQA letter with the other documents to Korea after passing your interview, and then your schools sends you a contract.
Am Zambian is it possible to get a job there.
It's really expensive ,may I ask what is the earning potential?
I’ll bring it pap ok for 👍👍👍
Hi sis. Since quarantine is compulsory for all South Africans , do you have to vaccinate in order to go to SK?
Hey sis. I’m not sure about that what the regulations are at the moment; but most of us weren’t vaccinated when we came here.
Hi Sis I hope you Good'...did you perhaps attached your Academic transcript anywhere in the process?
I sent my transcripts to my agent when I first applied.
I honestly forget if I attached them or not when I submitted my application for EPIK
I absolutely love your energy🥰🥰New subbie here!!
I’m moving to SK in about 2-3 weeks,I am so so so excited 💃🏽💃🏽
I went the hagwon route cos it’s way cheaper,I don’t have to buy a flight ticket or pay for quarantine.
Which city are you in?
Congratulations! This is so exciting!
The hagwon route is much cheaper.
I’m in Jeollanamdo; what province will you be in? Please send me a message on Instagram.
Hi Golethabo, I’ve applied twice to epik and each I’ve passed the interview and then get placed on a waiting list! May I ask, how did you apply to teach at a hagwon ?
Congratulations btw! 🎉
@@LettyMapstheWorld Thank you love☺️
I’ll be moving to Cheonan, my first school offer was actually with Jeollanamdo but it didn’t work out.
@@AnnahPokubye thank you hun☺️
Hi Letty I have recently subscribed on your channel. I would like to ask about the degree verification, I have my BSC and PGCE. Do I have to verify both of them and will that mean I have to pay double the amount?
I’m not sure hey. I’d advise you to send EPIK an email.
Love your videos! May I ask why you needed a chest ex-ray?
For TB. To see if I have TB or not.
Can I apply for epik or talk program if I'm studying bachelor's of education at varsity College?
Yes you can
Letty..In which city you are living??
Hi Letty
Do you know if the quarantine thing is still a thing? I was planning on coming to Korea with about R4k but R20k?!
It’s not a thing anymore
You so pretttttttty😭😭😭❤
Thank you so much!
And you are one of the pretties huns I know 😍🌸
I’m not ready for that total number spent 🙈
You’re so cute I love you!
Thank you 🌸🌸
I’m surprised, you would think because EPIK is a government program that they would cover quarantine costs 😱
Yep! I was just as surprised too.
Hi Letty hope you well, just a quick question, I’m currently doing my TEFL Advanced Diploma, will that be fine considering you said the 120hour is needed ?
I can’t confirm or deny because I really don’t know. I don’t want to give you false information
Which platform did you work with? I have an advanced diploma of 420 hours and it is the highest there is for TEFL, so yes, it's more than enough.
@@leow6102 I am doing it through i-to-i online
Tnx for sharing ur experience.which agent did you applied with in cape town.
I used Goldkey Education
TEFL courses range from R500 - R160 on Daddy's Deals. Yoh but the Quarantine FEE???? Haibo! But thank you for sharing this.
By the way how do Koreans deal with people with tattoos?
Thanks for the information.
I don’t have any tattoos.
To think I paid more than a thousand from TEFL South Africa and then still expect you to pay for the practical class and courier the certificate. I am not happy at all 🙆🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️
😬😬😬😬😬😬😬 Was it online?
Hi Letty, I'm thinking of doing my tefl course, I've heard of some companies that will pay for your plane tickets and help with accommodation. Is this true? I also had no idea this was so expensive 🤯
Yes, you will get reimbursed, definitely if you apply for a public school.
You will most likely get the reimbursement with your first salary so you will still need to pay for your own flight first. And Accomodation is provided. I’m not sure if this is the case for private academies/schools
Hey babe, you mentioned travel agencies for flights. Did you use them to book or you applied directly on the website?
I used BudgetAir, I was very skeptical because they have mixed reviews but everything went well.
Hello Letty. If you habe two degrees, do you verify both?
I really don’t know hey… I think you should email EPIK, you’ll get a reliable answer
hello!! I just wanted to ask what currency the prices are in because I wanted to convert it into the currency i use, thank you!!
South African Rands.
So we just going to Korea for fun here coz ae the currency is super weak. Wen u decide to come back home it will be like u went to Burundi 🤦
Hi I know from one of your videos you mentioned you had to redo your PCC because of covid may I please ask if you did your SAQA degree and apostille again as well. I had to do my PCC again as well but not my degree I'm worried it's going to be an issue as my degree is a bit older
Hey Asanda, no I didn’t redo my apostille again because your degree doesn’t expire.
Yoh you get charged for quarantine. My goodness, that time I want to apply for the Fall intake.
EPIK wanted all their applicants to be quarantined in the same place; even though quarantine is free for South Africans at a government facility (I don’t know if this is still the same or not; check the Korean Embassy of South Africa website to verify) .
@@LettyMapstheWorld I think it makes sense to want everyone to be quarantined in the same facility. Thank your response.
Yoh the heartache I received hearing you talk about all that money you had to pay up😫😫😫😫😫
It’s a lot of money, which isn’t easy to just cough out 😩😩😩.
Also how much was transport for the first month?
My school is a walking distance.
Hey Letty! How difficult is it to transfer money from Korea to your South African bank account? Thanks for the great content❤
It’s very easy! You just have to open a remittance account with your bank and you use the banking app to transfer the money. If you send it during the week and during working hours then your money should reflect within 24 hours
Ae letty😂😂 that money gives me a headache
Sis! Thinking about it also gives me a headache!🥺
I am interested to come I'm still doing my TEFL course, my worry is I hardly see male teachers from South Africa, is it working for them?
Oh there’s a big number of South African man. It’s working for them
Search who? Please
Please is it possible for one to move in woth a sizeable family? Do u have any colleague that came into d country with their family?
Some people come with their wives/husbands. I haven’t heard of anyone who came here with kids though…
😅tell me what does the apostiled process refer to?why do we need too? And why is it necessary? Also if this isnt too invasive what do they look for with the medical check up?
Apostille is kinda like certification. It is to show that all your documents are real; that the country recognises your documents as legit/real.
They check for drugs and any highly infectious diseases such as TB. They check your eyes and ears. They want to see that you are physically fit for the job.
@@LettyMapstheWorld ahh thank you so much for taking the time to explain this I really do appreciate it.
Was your course online? Because I think they want us to do it contact
WHAAAAAT? Yes, I did mine online. Maybe they have changed things in 2023
Hi letty ,did your parents help u fund everything,or did you fund yourself,ohh did u go to sk immediately after u graduated
Yes! I couldn’t have done it if my parents didn’t fund the whole thing! Sadly it’s a privilege that many don’t have. Coming here is expensive, even if you take out the quarantine (which isn’t mandatory anymore) so it’s a blessing to find people who can help you fund the move.
Hey letty, did u have any experience before getting the job?
Just tutoring, but not in-class experience.
Please can you talked about students exchange programs scholarships
I don’t have any information about that so I can’t talk about it.
No beef...as a South African- I wouldn't make it :0 (I dont even like meat but it's such a staple in my diet 🥲)
😂😂😂 only buy beef when you have gotten paid and are feeling luxurious.
Hey, Ma'am I have an query will please help me to know about it more Actually I want to know that my Country is not an that list of countries but there is a another opportunity for us to apply as a 2ed language but here is the problem that is that Mandatory to have an a teacher license or just I needed TEFL course certificate? Please anyone if you have and knowledge about it tell me.
Hey there.
So I don’t have any information about teaching a 2nd language. I was not aware that it’s possible to do that.
so I can’t answer your question.
@@LettyMapstheWorld oh thank you 🙏❤ still you gave me reply! 😍
I need an apartment tour!! 👀
Yassss!!!!
you don't really need tesol
Hi ❤. Who you booked your air ticket with.
I booked with BudgetAir
Bathong I heard quarantine is free for South Africas... But the girl who said so was teaching at a Hagwob
EPIK wanted all their applicants to be quarantined in the same place, hence we had to pay for quarantine.
@@LettyMapstheWorld ahhh make sense love. I'm thinking of teaching at a Hagwon because of the pay and benefits
When you said it was EXPENSIVE I thought you were over exaggerating 💔
Hi i have a question. I know thay ask a korean phone number at the airport what dit you put in your document? And do they ask you for that number at quarantine as well 🤔 love your video's hope you have fun
I put the number of the hotel that I was quarantined at. They don’t ask for any number at quarantine.
@@LettyMapstheWorld dit you make your reservation beforehand or at the airport ?
@@biancaneethling6169 the hotel knew that I was coming. EPIK organised the hotel for us.
@@LettyMapstheWorld thank you God bless you 🙏
Bestie !
I think you forgot to mention the covid test fee
Friiiiend; you are right, I forgot to add that!
Like you were there throughout this process!🌸❤️
The TEFL certificate is free in teacher record website.
Hi Thando, I recently obtained my TEFL certificate through teacher record. Is Teacher record authentic? I'm skeptical.
I also did my TEFL certificate through Teachers record and I was recommended by someone who is teaching in China ,so is TR legit ?
I feel bad for dropping my tefl course.. but I’m going back
It’s boring, isn’t it?😂 I almost dropped mine but I kept pushing to get it over and done witn
Quarantine neh 😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔
I still get chest pains when I think about it!