PCC, SAQA, DIRCO, SARS, etc. | Important Documents for EPIK | Teach in South Korea

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PCC, SAQA, DIRCO, SARS, etc. | Important Documents for EPIK | Teach in South Korea | EPIK Program

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Күн бұрын

Hey everyone, I hope you are all doing well and keeping safe. I decided to do a sit down video about important documents since that's the question that a lot of people ask me. I hope you find this video helpful.
You can download the SAQA consent form for verification here: verisearch.saqa...
You can download the Application for a Certificate of Residence (Individuals) at www.goldkeyeduc.... You can only open this page and fill out this form with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
After booking your appointment with SARS, you will be informed to upload documents (The application for certificate of residence and your certified ID) on a SARS online portal which is found here tools.sars.gov...
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@onthegrindwiththabitha 2 жыл бұрын

The first time I saw you on KZfaq and watched your moving to korea vlog, I couldn't help it but to subscribe as you are very articulative and give information at an advanced degree. This is what I signed up for...keep giving us the good content we are signing up for. ❤❤🕯❣❣

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

You are going to get me emotional on KZfaq!🥺 Thank you so much! I’m really glad that you are enjoying the content!🌸❤️

@buhlesotyato4798 2 жыл бұрын

You’re explanation skills are on another level! I love you so much for this , thank mama ❤️❤️❤️

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you enjoyed the video, love❤️. Thank you so much.

@SisZuzuu6519 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much darling I've been watching so many videos about Epik application process but couldn't find all the information I needed. Am glad I came across your video now everything is clear and I'll start my application as soon as possible

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you found this video helpful.🌸 all the best with your application process

@kagisoprincesslegodi 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Thabo 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍! I love your first sit down video . I am proud of you and I love you , so much

@nombusodlamini7348 2 жыл бұрын

I'm screaming that you posted 🔥🔥 I came across your channel yesterday and I can't wait to see more from you. Please do vlogs

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching. Once I am more settled and start travelling around, I will do more vlogs. I actually like vlogs than sit-down videos, I find them to be more fun.

@gloriaaphile6541 7 ай бұрын

Wow now i understand the proccess....great job sister. Thank u

@Ikgo_Compact 2 жыл бұрын

A new Subbie here!!!! I literally binged on your videos. I am currently in the process of applying for EPIK.

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! I am wishing you all the best!🌸 I hope you get in!

@calvinmanxiwa3762 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another well detailed video ♥️♥️♥️, and for touching on school letters because I also went to 3 different schools. And they are in 2 provinces!!

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

😩😩😫😫 I hope that they will be able to email you the letters! I’m glad that I was able to call my schools and they emailed me all letters.

@nthabisengmthembu7697 2 жыл бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorld did you do the primary school or it was only the high schools?

@authenticlee4701 2 жыл бұрын

You literally gained a subscriber for this video 🌸

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you🌸

@bleachgirl891 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful, thank you! Great to have an updated video on these things 💕

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it helpful🌸

@AnnahPokubye 2 жыл бұрын

I must say!!! Getting all of this documentation was the biggest stress!! Timing, costs involved 🙈🥺 but when I think of why I do it, it’s worth it!!! Great video!! Everything is on point!!!

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Right?? The money involved in getting those documents; the time and the energy! You are right; it’s all worth it .

@authenticlee4701 2 жыл бұрын

How can I fast track my PCC it’s been a month since took my fingerprints to the criminal center

@prettyshilako3073 2 жыл бұрын

Great Content, I’m proud of you for delivering the most useful info👌🏾

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome, Pretty ❤️.

@bthescientist 2 жыл бұрын

Notification gang💃🏽✨ Clicked the like button before you even started talking. Very detailed, and informative video Chingu🌼 Thank you💛

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you are now more prepared for gathering your documents. All the best with the application. Can’t wait to see you in SK!❤️❤️🌸🌸 Thank you so much chingu.

@black___swan 2 жыл бұрын

This was truly a Godsend. I'm not going the EPIK route but rather wanting to join a Hagwon or private language academy and really found the points you mentioned so helpful. A lot of the time the requirements are just listed with no guide as to how to apply, the time frame or the validity of these documents. Thank you so much for sharing Letty!

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad that you found the video helpful 🌸❤️

@belinatsuna6772 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this, thank you.

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it helpful.

@lungileluanda2792 11 ай бұрын

Your video is so helpful

@FortuwakwaJiyane 2 жыл бұрын

This is very informative, thank you Lethabo✨❤️

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad that you found it useful; thank you so much ❤️

@tameezshaik9759 2 жыл бұрын

This video was SO helpful!! Thank you so much, Letty🥰🥰!!

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad that you found it helpful!🌸

@vannessamogatusi8519 Жыл бұрын

You're amazing, thank you. This was extremely helpful

@LettyMapstheWorld Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I’m glad you found it helpful

@sthembilethanjekwayo_za Жыл бұрын

You broke it down so well babe. Thank you. 😉

@Lukho_M 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this…. Eish the documents 😩 especially the highschool and primary one !!!!!

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a lot of documents😭

@mositoconnie9207 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information girl. ❤️❤️

@Vanity16393 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this is very helpful

@promise440 2 жыл бұрын

glad I found you... this was very helpful thanks.

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🌸❤️

@ningimthembu6043 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much this is so informative ❤

@phelekantobela2291 3 ай бұрын

Thank u for the information,

@zapheshabalala6724 2 жыл бұрын

Yohhh my documents collection is going so smoothly got the English letter yesterday (thursday 21 Sep) after only calling the day before. It’s the expenses that are killing me😫😫

@moeshamaduray345 2 жыл бұрын

Quarentine! That's what is killing me. That costs so much

@zanelentuli7953 2 жыл бұрын

They now require your PCC with your online application.

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Are you serious? So you must apply for it before you start with the application 😭

@paballozulu1005 2 жыл бұрын

Very Informative hunny🌼👑❤Thanks Alot. I'm definitely trying it out.

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. All the best! ❤️🌸

@khutjommamosebo1950 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the information hle, mind doing a video/comment as to what happens the minute you fly from SA airport to SK airport and how you got to your quarantine apartment, like who fetched you from the airport, food served and e.t.c :-)

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Sis! You are giving me content right now!!! So my next video will be about how much I spent for the whole process including my first month here in Korea so I will touch on that! Thank you so much. Oh and you can go to my Instagram; one of my story highlights is Quarantine and there you can see all the food we were giving. I posted them all. And for the quarantine room apartment, I have actually posted that video on KZfaq so check it out ❤️.

@khutjommamosebo1950 2 жыл бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorld you are welcome,I will definitely follow you on Instagram. 😊

@lexmeschel4194 Жыл бұрын

this vid helped me SO much w my application process girl you have no idea how much i appreciate you taking the time to put this together 😭 i was wondering, for you hand signed/physical letters of rec. we’re the sealed in an envelope and addressed to you? or how did you go about that?

@LettyMapstheWorld Жыл бұрын

Yes, they were posted to me by mail. But I took them out of the envelopes to make sure that everything was okay. The only thing that should be enclosed in an envelope is the academic transcript

@keracreates7976 5 күн бұрын

Loved this so much. Thank you :) May I kindly ask if both refs can be from a lecturers or it needs to be one from Uni and the Other from Previous Employer?

@LettyMapstheWorld 5 күн бұрын

I believe it’s possible to get two letters from two lectures from the same uni, if you don’t have any work experience. But I’m not 100% sure since it’s been 4 years since I did my application. I’d advise you to contact EPIK for a more reliable answer

@keralethiba 4 күн бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorldthank you so much, just sent them an email.

@mbalidubazana6132 2 жыл бұрын

This is so informative. I still have two more years left before I finish Uni but I tend to feel like by the time I graduate, there will be no more jobs left *screams in silence*! I really want to go teach in South Korea, please tell me that I should stop having negative thoughts.

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

If coming here is something that it for you; there will be a job for you here! For now; focus on getting your degree and as soon as you are done; apply!!

@shinezkrishna7323 Жыл бұрын

You are not alone😭😭😭I'm thinking of getting a PGCE as well after graduation wich will add an extra year meaning I've still got 3 more years in UNI gosh the anxiety😭😭

@hlonimanne Жыл бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorld AMEN ✨📣

@iam_mmangalisoo7679 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Letty thanks for this video, but you are confusing me tjo!🤦‍♂️. At first you used POSTNET for apostilling your documents at Dirco, right. And then, you went to Dirco by yourself. My question is why did you go by yourself to Dirco? if POSTNET did send your documents for apostling to Dirco?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to save that R400😂. When I used PostNet I was living in Klerksdorp, so it was cheaper for me to use a middle man (PostNet). The second time, I was living in Harties, which is 40 minutes drive from Pretoria. So it was cheaper to just drive there and back.

@brentonpoonsamy7482 Ай бұрын

Hi letty, thanks for your information 🙏. Are the reference letters for record purposes or do they actually follow up on them?

@LettyMapstheWorld Ай бұрын

I don't know, I didn't ask my referees if they were contacted.

@Nelngubo 2 жыл бұрын

She said courier your documents to korea😂🌝

@jamie-leex2001 2 жыл бұрын

I've been going through all your videos as I've decided to teach in Korea after I graduate. At first I felt sooo overwhelmed by all the things that have to be done but you break down the information so easily so thank you for that!! 🥰 I have a question though- I went to an Afrikaans primary school & an English high school (+ my uni is in English), but do you think this will be a problem considering I have to send letters of confirmation on being taught in English from gr. 7?? 🤔🤔

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad that you found my videos helpful. I don’t think it will be a problem. I’d advise you to apply with a recruiter, they’d be able to give you proper information. But I don’t think it’d be a problem.. All the best with the application process 🌸

@jamie-leex2001 2 жыл бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorld Perfect. Thanks for the advice ✨xx

@saadiqah8781 2 жыл бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorld can you please suggest a recruiter

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

@@saadiqah8781 I applied with GoldKey Education. I have also heard good things about Korean Horizons

@ZimmieKG 2 жыл бұрын

About to get started 🥺

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you all the best!

@cooljesuschickita08 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Letty. Thanks for the video, so helpful. I recently passed my epik interview and now busy collecting my final docs. I wanted to ask that about the certificate of residence, do i need to wait for a contract to apply or can i start now? Also for the visa application, did you do it yourself? I applied through an agency and I am just wondering how that works since I have two university transcripts and I saw that you have to bring one to the embassy as well.

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on passing your interview!! So I’m going to assume that you’re coming in August, then you’ll have to apply for your certificate of residence now. And yes, I did the visa application myself. It’s not difficult at all! I just downloaded the application from the embassy website and my recruiter helped me fill it in.

@kaylahenkeman2078 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Letty, thank you so much for a full break down of the process for each of the documents, it's so appreciated! Quick question, did you TEFL certificate have an "electronic copy" waterstamp?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Mine didn’t have a water stamp. But it was a free certificate I got after completing the course

@kaylahenkeman2078 2 жыл бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorld okay that makes it much easier to print then, I'll definitely go that route. I started a "free" course with TEFL PDI but it's watermarked and costs A LOT for a hard copy 🙈. Thanks for the plug!

@Thabi_Matlapeng 2 жыл бұрын

sesii re kopa apartment tour😹😹 le "get to know me" phela rona hare go itse.😹😹😹😹

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the plan. I want to make this apartment my own home first and then I’m dropping that apartment tour video! So give me about 1-2 months nyana. A “Get to Know me” is definitely a good idea hey🤔🤔🤔

@sindimotsoeneng8290 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video girl, how much did the whole application process cost and roughly how much are you expected to bring to South Korea

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I will make a video about that actually. But if I had to estimate; I’d say that I spent about R45000-R50000. I will calculate everything so that I can give a more precise amount.

@NadineBasenga 2 жыл бұрын

Great content. How long did it take for you to get the interview? Also did the SARS certificate take long?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I applied on August 1st and only had my interview in November 10th. So I didn’t have to do an interview this year because I was one of the applicants who were deferred since South African and UK applicants couldn’t come to Korea in February. Man, I forgot to mention that in the video but I had to apply for my certificate TWICE! And I called the SARS complaint line two months are my second application and that’s when they emailed me my certificate 😒😒😒. So your certificate should take 21 working days to come out but it took longer and I also got it after complaining.

@jeffreymorganbezuidenhout690 Жыл бұрын

Hi Letty. Can you please assist, did you apply for your tax residency first and then your examption and when did you apply for you examption?

@zithembisoshabalala3457 3 ай бұрын

Residence Certificate means you dont get Taxed in South Korea or South Africa?

@LettyMapstheWorld 3 ай бұрын

In South Korea.

@Nqobiled3 2 жыл бұрын

Did you use a agency? If you did which one? This video was so helpful💕💕

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I used Goldkey Education. I left out some information because the video was already too long. 😫

@paballozulu1005 2 жыл бұрын

My fear is failing the interview, After struggling to get those documents 😥😥🇿🇦

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

That’s another thing about EPIK application process; it’s an exercise to your faith 😫😩! You just have to see IT! 😫😭

@NadineBasenga 2 жыл бұрын

Think positively girl and if you fail there are many other similar programs that you apply to still

@paballozulu1005 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys🌟🥰

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

@@NadineBasenga I second this! There’s also GOE which give you the same contract EPIK gives you. And have faith; see yourself in Korea when you apply.

@onthegrindwiththabitha 2 жыл бұрын

Please advise if UNISA degree is being considered in Korea?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

As far as I know; yes UNISA degrees are considered.

@thandotsengiwe8268 6 ай бұрын

This was such an informative video, thank you! I wanted to double check with you on the SAQA process. Is it Only my undergraduate Bachelors Degree that needs to be mentioned on that form or do I also mention my Postgraduate Diploma and PGCE qualification?

@LettyMapstheWorld 6 ай бұрын

Honestly, I’m not sure but I think you should mention your PGCE. Email EPIK to know for sure

@shannonschultz1517 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there I just wanted to know if the letter certificate of residency applies to all teachers going to SK or is it only for Epik teachers??

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

It’s for teachers who are working in public schools. If you work at a hagwon, it doesn’t apply

@violetrebaone5326 10 ай бұрын

Hi, thank you for the information. What documents are needed to send to DIRCO for Apostille application.

@LettyMapstheWorld 10 ай бұрын

As I mentioned; your PCC and SAQA letter

@zapheshabalala6724 2 жыл бұрын

Who do we give the residency certificate to? Also how long is the residency certificate valid for?

@nicoladupreez9298 2 жыл бұрын

I'm interested in goin to Korea to teach but I'm doing the TEFL course. Do they require verification on one's TEFL diploma aswell. The other question is i want to bring my family with would EPIK place one in that case.

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

No they don’t require verification for the TEFL Certificate. So I’m not sure about that hey; I really don’t know… I’d advise you to apply with a recruiter and then ask your recruiter.

@jamwithjay8768 Жыл бұрын

Hi Letty, thank you for the informative vlog. The DIRCO process, is it fine if I get a copy (soft copy) TEFL certificate apostilled or would that pose as a problem? Plus the DIRCO process do I submit original copies of my degree? Or copies are fine? Thank you for taking the time to read this comment

@RamalekaneKgopotso 5 ай бұрын

Hi Letty. Thank you for the information. I want to verify my qualification with SAQA. Do you have their banking details?

@LettyMapstheWorld 5 ай бұрын

Oh no I don’t, check on their website

@lungelongubane4071 2 жыл бұрын

OK so I have go to the police station for a police clearance before my driver's license right for R200 in like a few mins is tat the the clearance I'm supposed to submit or the R2500 one just double checking also u said for Saqa is R610 for all documents u submit to it right as well as ur Tefl and PCC. OK so after tat I go to postnet/dirco and pay R400 to apostle all of the documents corrects or each page

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Those were prices when I applied, I don’t know if those are still the prices. I’d advise you to contact SAQA and Postnet.

@revallthandroyen987 Жыл бұрын

How long does SAQA take to give you a quote as I have sent them an email but they have not responded any help anyone ?

@LettyMapstheWorld Жыл бұрын

When I applied; not many people were applying so they got back to me in like two days but thinks have changed since then

@LoveGrace-pe5ix 2 жыл бұрын

Hey sis. Thanks for this info. I wanted to ask if i also need my pcc authenticated aswell or just appistled only?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

The last time I checked, you only needed to apostille it

@LoveGrace-pe5ix 2 жыл бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorld ok thanks sis. One last question if i send it (the pcc) to dirco via post netB do i send the original copy or can i print it and send the copy?

@refilwemokwena1318 Жыл бұрын

This was very clear and straight to the point thank you so much dear… My question is I have an advanced diploma can I still apply with that?And which Agency can I use to apply?? Thanking you in advance..

@LettyMapstheWorld Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure but I’d advice your to contact EPIK, they will give you a reliable answer

@lholho_honeydoll8836 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Letty, thank you for such informative information💖 I just have a quick question about SAQA, did they email you back after receiving your documents? Because it’s been a week now and I don’t even know if they received them or not.

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there. Thanks for your comments. Yes, SAQA emailed me back like 3 days after sending them the email. But please keep in mind that not many people were applying for EPIK when I applied

@Thulare_Ramokgopa Жыл бұрын

Hey. Did you end up getting a reply from SAQA? I am still waiting

@tumichaka866 Жыл бұрын

Hey dear, has saqa replied yet? Guys I’ve beeeeen sending emails with no response 😭💔

@kalyssareddy7279 Жыл бұрын

Hello. I wanted to find out when did you apply for your residence certificate for TAX exemption? Before or after you got your EPIK contract? Your content is very informative, thank you.

@LettyMapstheWorld Жыл бұрын

I applied for it after passing my interview; so before I got my contract.

@DoubleChanceTreble Жыл бұрын

Hi ❤ video. How did you book your medical. Turn around time. Cost plus minus.

@LettyMapstheWorld Жыл бұрын

We did the medical at orientation so we didn’t have to book anything we paid 80,000 KRW (I think that’s how much we paid.. it was almost 3 years ago so some details are hazy)

@Nikiwe_mostlybooks 2 жыл бұрын

Babe thanks for this. Please advice how much is needed for quarantine and 1 months survival 🌻🌻

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I paid R20733 for my quarantine. It’s best to bring about R10 000+ for the first month.

@Nikiwe_mostlybooks 2 жыл бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorld Thank you babe 🌻

@jamwithjay8768 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Letty, thank you for the information. When sending the documents to SAQA for verification is it only ID and degree? No matric certificate?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to send your matric, just your ID and certificate

@user-yj2em2wi2s Жыл бұрын

Hello. Lovely and informative vlog. Can you please advise if I can get a letter of recommendation from my corporate Manager upon resignation?

@LettyMapstheWorld Жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely!

@lovehasaname2148 2 жыл бұрын

Hellooo! This has been very informative may I ask, how long does the proof of english schooling last for😅like can I get it now though I'm applying next year? Same with SARS would you advice doing them now or waiting till next year?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

There’s no expiration date for the English Schooling letters. With SARS; I advise that you get it next year. You need the certificate to be dates 2022, if that’s the year you will come to Korea.

@lovehasaname2148 2 жыл бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorld Thank you so much, truly appreciate it!!!

@SinesiphoS 7 ай бұрын

Hello, does a Saqa verified certificate expire like the PCC or once verified that's it?

@LettyMapstheWorld 7 ай бұрын

Once it’s verified that’s it. But if you want it again; you can always contact Saqa for a reprint

@giannevanwyk4649 Жыл бұрын

Hi ,do you know if you can still apply to the EPIK program if you went to an Afrikaans school where we had english classes every day? As for my university I studied in English.

@LettyMapstheWorld Жыл бұрын

I believe you can! You’d have to get a letter from your school that specifies that you took the English classes.

@kgomotsohlaka7755 Жыл бұрын

Heya. Thank you for the lovely breakdown. I have a question regarding vaccinations. Is it a must for one to be vaccinated to enter SK? Or a negative test will be sufficient? Also if a vaccination is required, will the vaccine that only has one dose ne good?

@LettyMapstheWorld Жыл бұрын

Hey Kgomotso. I believe that rules have changed and that you don’t have to be vaccinated to enter anymore. But I advise you to check with the embassy for a more reliable answer

@victoriamann6645 2 жыл бұрын

What is the teaching environment in Korea like?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

It varies per school, so I can only talk for myself. I have students who are just amazing, and so they make teaching so much easier. Of course, there are some challenges, mainly due to the language barrier but my coteachers are always present to help out.

@hlesbusne 5 күн бұрын

Hi Letty, how long is the verification letter from SAQA valid for? Does it expire?

@LettyMapstheWorld 5 күн бұрын

It doesn’t expire because your degree doesn’t expire. So whenever you want another one; you have to get it reprinted by Saqa

@hlesbusne 4 күн бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorld So does that mean I cannot take a verification letter I received from SAQA last year and use it this year?

@LettyMapstheWorld 4 күн бұрын

@@hlesbusne You should be able to. I’m not 100% though.

@micaelaclark1794 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Letty, thank you so much for a very informative video. I have recently applied to SAQA for the Verification Letter, however, I have not received any communication from them as yet. It's been about 2 weeks now. Can you tell me how long it took for them to contact you with an invoice? Thank you so much.

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Micaela, It took SAQA two days to get back to me with an invoice. They probably have a backlog.

@timonegovender4351 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Micaela, if you dont mind me asking how long did saqa take to finally reply to you? Ive been waiting 3 weeks now🙈 also please can you tell me which email address you used to contact saqa.

@londekandlovu6828 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanksss❤❤...do I need to have a teaching degree or any degree is ok...

@LettyMapstheWorld Жыл бұрын

Any degree is okay.

@Nqo19 2 жыл бұрын

If you go the Postnet route for the PCC, when and how do you pay? Just tried calling the criminal record centre and no one is picking up right now

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

You call/email the PostNet and ask them.

@beingbrokelivinginjhb29 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Letty Maps. I HOPE YOU GOOD. So I wanted to know if we can fill in the SAQA application form by hand or should it be typed?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I typed it and emailed it to SAQA

@bamslam8342 Жыл бұрын

Hi letty I’d like to know since I’ve never worked,will I be allowed to make my 2 former lecturers as my referees?

@LettyMapstheWorld Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@beingbrokelivinginjhb29 Жыл бұрын

Hi Letty. Thank you very much for the light. I am ready to get my SAQA degree verification. So I want to know . Do I complete the form using a pen or do I type

@LettyMapstheWorld Жыл бұрын

I typed it all out

@nompilosibiya8373 2 жыл бұрын

Hey sisi thank you so much for this video. I would like to ask something, does the dirco and or apostille thingie have a time limit as well? Like how the PCC expires after 6 months

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Your apostille PCC expires after 6 month. But not your degree certificate

@TartyMcfly 4 ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks for the video 🌻If I take my PCC application to the Criminal Records Centre myself in PTA, will I get it immediately or do I have to wait?

@LettyMapstheWorld 4 ай бұрын

You will still have to wait😫

@TartyMcfly 4 ай бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorld GREAT lol. How do you know when it's ready?

@LettyMapstheWorld 4 ай бұрын

@@TartyMcfly they will text you. You have to put your phone numbers on the application form. That’s if things haven’t changed

@TartyMcfly 4 ай бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorld Thanks for the info!

@yamkelamajikela1915 2 жыл бұрын

Hey , Letty . I hope you're well ❤️ Where do you pay the R150 for the PCC ? 🤔At the police station or Criminal Records centre ?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

At the police station

@authenticlee4701 2 жыл бұрын

How did you book your appointment with DIRCO

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I went on their website and downloaded the form to book an appointment.

@cosynightzversatileproduce5716 2 жыл бұрын

Do the schools wait for you to gather all your documents until you are ready to go?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

No; all your documents must be sent to Korea 6 weeks before you leave the country, or else you will have to leave the program.

@emmyshihlomule7528 2 жыл бұрын

So if I went to one school from primary to high school one letter will do right?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I believe that would be correctl.

@cosynightzversatileproduce5716 2 жыл бұрын

Experience needed?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

None. But previous teaching experience looks good on the application.

@nqobilemhlongo6698 Жыл бұрын

Hi. I'm in the process of getting my degree verified by SAQA. I sent the form via email but they haven't responded. Do you know how long it takes for them to respond to emails?

@tumichaka866 Жыл бұрын

I’ve beeeeeen trying to also get my degree verified for two months, imagine but no response to any of my emails💔💔💔

@authenticlee4701 2 жыл бұрын

After sending the application to SAQA do they reply to and give you payment details?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. They did, it took them about 2-3 days for them to get back to me with a quotation

@prettymashego8837 Жыл бұрын

Do we need to apostill the TEFL as well

@LettyMapstheWorld Жыл бұрын

No, we don’t

@edwardtshikane5089 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Letty, I hope you've be good. What's the process of the SAQA qualification verification? How do I go about it? Thank you

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know if the process has changed. But I email a copy of my degree and degree to SAQA and they emailed back an invoice. And I, then sent, the money to them. I think there’s a form you must send with your documents, the degree verification form.

@khethukuthulasibiya154 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Letty, where did u study as yr transcript was free

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Pearson.

@sumishkabhagirathe3423 10 ай бұрын

Can one study part time while teaching in South Korea?

@LettyMapstheWorld 10 ай бұрын

Oh yes! Many teachers do that actually!

@LettyMapstheWorld 10 ай бұрын

But I don’t think you can study at a Korean university

@enjaysings6173 2 жыл бұрын

Please is this information applicable to Africans or south Africans

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

It applies to Africans who studied from grade 7 until university in South African, in English.

@Nqo19 2 жыл бұрын

Is quarantine still required in May 2022? 😭

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure but I know that korea has lifted the Covid regulations. But I don’t know if EPIK will still require their applicants to quarantine

@Nqo19 2 жыл бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorld okay, I will have to find out. Thank you for replying and for all the info🤗

@aqeelahsharmar07 Жыл бұрын

Hi girl, hope u are well. I really love your YT channel. 🌻my name is Aqeelah I just have a quick question. So i have to apostle documents for epik but i wanna book an appointment so i dont get charged 950 per doc. Any idea how to book with dirco

@LettyMapstheWorld Жыл бұрын

Hey Aqeelah, when I did it. I booked an appointment online. It was during the lockdown so I went to the DIRCO website. I don’t know how things are done now

@ntombiendlovu9392 2 жыл бұрын

Hey babe, how long did it take for you to get your PCC when you submitted your fingerprints to the CRC yourself? I did the same thing and it's been 5 weeks now with no response. I'm getting worried because I was planning on leaving in Aug😰😰😰

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

So the difference is that when I applied for EPIK, not many people were applying like they are today… And I think It took about 6-8 weeks. I forgot

@lindiwemoyana5849 2 жыл бұрын

Would it an issue if you went to a school where you learned your mother tongue as your home language and English as your second language in grade 7 and learned in English from grade 8-12?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I really don’t know. If you are applying with a recruiter, I advise that you ask them. They’ll have more information regarding that.🌸

@lindiwemoyana5849 2 жыл бұрын

@@LettyMapstheWorld Thank you... I will check with them.

@paballozulu1005 2 жыл бұрын

Kindly show us your Apartment 💃💃❤🥰

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the plan. I want to make it into my own home first and then I’m dropping that apartment tour video! So give me about 2 months nyana.

@paballozulu1005 2 жыл бұрын

I feel you Babe 🥂🥂All the best and I can't wait.

@mphosekuba9707 2 жыл бұрын

Why did you need to apply for pcc twice?

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I was a deferred applicant. I should have left SA in February but because of Covid; Korea wasn’t allowing South Africans and UK citizens. So I was deferred to the August intake

@forever-L1485 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Letty I would like to know. Is Advanced diploma also considered? I'm very stressed now

@LettyMapstheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I believe that it is since it’s a NQF 7. I’d advise you to talk to Cliff (he’s a GoldKey Education recruiter; the agent I used to come here). His contact details in on the Goldkey Education website. He’ll be able to advise you accordingly🌸

@zuzile 2 жыл бұрын

It is.