Comments on: How to Apostille Documents (Teaching English in Korea)

By: Christian

Christian — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:20:18 +0000

You, madam, are a saint. Thank you so much!!

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South Korea/Apostille | Hop Skip Jump — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:53:14 +0000

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By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:44:41 +0000

@Stephen: Apologies for the late response. It is possible to get your diploma certified abroad, but you’d either have to mail it home to your government for apostilling or see if there’s a service in the CR that can do that for you.

In Korea, there’s KCUE which we’ve been told could handle apostilling matters. This isn’t as onerous as the new requirements for an FBI criminal background check, though. Abroad, you’d need to go to your local police station for fingerprinting, then complete an FBI application form and mail that in. This could take weeks to months to get so I recommend starting ASAP.

Here’s some more recent updates regarding that matter:
Clarification on 2010 requirements for English Teachers
Original letter:

Hope this helps!

By: Stephen

Stephen — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:44:20 +0000

Question:
I am currently working in the Czech Republic and am planning on going back to Korea next year in March to begin work at a university I was recently employed at.
Do I need to physically be in the States to get my diploma certified or is it possible to get it done while I am still overseas?
Much thanks.

By: Jeane Pinson

Jeane Pinson — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:32:55 +0000

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By: GRRRL TRAVELER

GRRRL TRAVELER — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:45:59 +0000

Don’t worry, I gotcha…. at least you’re not aiming to teach ESL! The grammatical slips I make on these blogs are shameful like the “Meloni a hottie”. LOL.
As for your procedures, I guess that makes sense, especially as you’ll be working with children. The NGO programs I looked into weren’t as stringent but they were NGO, not United Way. You can rest assured you’re with a good program! Looking forward to reading your blogs when you get there.

By: Nomadic Chick

Nomadic Chick — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:43:44 +0000

My poor Engerish! I meant, anyone wanting to teach ESL should be reading these series… haha.. Even though it’s volunteer, you betcha there are procedures to endure. Reference letters, police check, etc. I figure a sound org would demand these things. Indeed, I will be living at one of their locations.

By: GRRRL TRAVELER

GRRRL TRAVELER — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:59:50 +0000

I really applaud you for that choice, NC! For a while I really romanticized the idea of teaching English at an orphanage in India or Nepal & India is a place I’m so longing to go back to. …But I thought India had 3 month tourist visas? Do you still have to go through the ordeal of paperwork even if its a volunteer program (no pay, right)? Will you be staying at the orphanage?

By: Nomadic Chick

Nomadic Chick — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:07:02 +0000

Ooh, crushes on Meloni all around! This is a comprehensive post, handclaps to you… I’m about to undergo similar procedures by volunteering with Child Haven (org in India). Anyway hoping to teach ESL should be reading this!

By: GRRRL TRAVELER

GRRRL TRAVELER — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:08:16 +0000

Yeah, Meloni a hottie. The L&O actors are all cool and down-to-earth too. I used to do background on those shows light years ago.

Wow- thanks for bringing that excellent tip about translating documents. I’ve never had to do that but I hear that can add to the complexity. A friend of mine thought she had to get it done professionally. Didn’t know she could translate it herself and save on the bucks! Will let her know.