EPIK
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English Program in Korea (EPIK) is a program to improve the English speaking abilities of students and teachers in South Korea, to foster cultural exchanges, and to reform English teaching methodologies in South Korea. It is affiliated with the Korean Ministry of Education and is operated by the National Institute for International Education. Established in 19951, EPIK encourages cross cultural exchange while promoting the development of English language competence for Korean students . The president of the National Institute for International Education Development, Soo-Taek Rhee, states that “through the EPIK program English language education will cultivate open-minded and well-rounded Korean individuals capable of advancing Korea in this age of information and globalization”.
English Program in Korea (EPIK) is a program to improve the English speaking abilities of students and teachers in South Korea, to foster cultural exchanges, and to reform English teaching methodologies in South Korea. It is affiliated with the Korean Ministry of Education and is operated by the National Institute for International Education. Established in 1995, EPIK encourages cross cultural exchange while promoting the development of English language competence for Korean students . The president of the National Institute for International Education Development, Soo-Taek Rhee, states that “through the EPIK program English language education will cultivate open-minded and well-rounded Korean individuals capable of advancing Korea in this age of information and globalization”.
Organization
EPIK is overseen by the National Institute for International Education, a division of the South Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. EPIK provides recruitment and Guest English Teacher support from a central office in Seoul. In conjunction with NIIED, Provincial Offices of Education offer assistance with various daily and work related affairs to Guest English Teachers. Participants can seek guidance from representatives at their Provincial Office of Education and from EPIK.
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