So, after we applied to Teach ESL Korea the ball was in our
court. Let me just warn anyone who is looking into teaching abroad, this is NOT
going to be a cheap/easy/fast way to go teach in another country! I honestly
did not know the cost that we would be looking to upfront so I want to help
anyone that is looking into teaching abroad.
Korea Expenses
1.
FBI Background Check
a.
Mail order 18.00
USD
b.
Postage 22.00
USD
2.
FBI background Check Apostilled
a.
US Legalization 37.00
USD
(Money Order)
b.
Department of State 8.00 USD
(Money Order)
c.
Postage 45.00
USD
(Speed Service)
3.
Degrees (4) Notarized and Apostilled
a.
Notarized 0.00
USD
(Free at bank)
b.
Apostille 5.00
USD/photocopy (4)
c.
Gas 40.00
USD
(Faster)
4.
Passport Pictures (6+)
a.
Set of two 2x2 10.00
USD
b.
Photo paper 7.00 USD
(Cheaper to copy)
5.
Sending Documents to Korea
a.
Postage 60.00
USD
(Speed Service)
6.
Korean Consulate Visa à Chicago
a.
Tolls 12.00
USD
b.
Parking 20.00 USD
c.
Gas 57.00
USD
d.
Visa Fee 45.00
USD
e.
Prepaid Envelope 60.00
USD
That is the complete process that you will need to go through
to get to South Korea. If you added that
all up, you are looking at around 500.00 USD. Granted, we were under a time constraint
so we did opt for speed service postage and we drove to Chicago, you could get
by cheaper but this is a process that will add up quickly.
With that being said, I honestly could care less what it
will cost me up front, I cannot wait for this experience of a lifetime! I hope that this post helps people looking
into teaching abroad. And if anything, it will show you the steps to go through
in getting you there.
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