Become a Speaking Examiner of Cambridge English Qualifications!

KEEC (Korea English Exam Center), an authorized test center of Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA), is recruiting Speaking Examiners for the Cambridge English Qualification (CEQ).

We seek Speaking Examiners with teaching experiences with young learners (age group 6~12) for the YLE exams (Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers, and A2 Flyers).

We also see Speaking Examiners with teaching experience with teens and young adult learners (age group 13 and up) for the Main Suit exams (A2 Key for Schools, B1 Preliminary for Schools, B2 First for Schools, and C1 Advanced).

Please check the eligibility requirements below and apply.

◈ Minimum Professional Requirements (MPRs) ◈

1) Education to BA/BS (first) degree or equivalent *

2) A recognized language teaching qualification *

3) Proof of substantial, relevant teaching experience (CELTA, TEFL, etc.)

Additional Professional Requirements

4) English language competency of a native speaker

5) Appropriate professional attributes and interpersonal skills

6) Holds working visa &

7) Meets local legislation requirements for working with children

*An applicant can be exempt either from the formal teaching qualification or the first degree/equivalent requirement (but not both) if they have considerable relevant teaching experience (i.e., ideally 3,000 hours or more). References to support this experience may be requested.

An application must have recent experience dealing with children, ideally in a professional capacity, and must show that they can work with children in line with local legislation. You must also be willing to sign a declaration that you are suitably responsible for conducting exams with children under 16.

Refer to <Become a Cambridge English Speaking Examiner>.

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/professional-development/become-a-cambridge-english-assessment-specialist/

◈ Admissions Procedure ◈

1st: Document review

2nd: Individual phone interview (Team Leader conducted in English for about 20~30 min.)

3rd: Training

- Induction – online (30 min.)

- Training – face-to-face (4 hours per exam)

- Certification of Procedure – face-to-face or online (3~4 hours)

- Certification of Assessment – online (before the live exam)

- Observation by Team Leader – live observation of Speaking Examiner

** The face-to-face training schedule and location will be announced later.

(Training will be in Seoul during June-July.)

** As an examiner, you must participate in annual retraining and monitoring to maintain your eligibility.

◈ Payment ◈

. A Speaking Examiner fee is 50,000 KRW per 1 hour.

. Cambridge Exams are conducted upon request (weekdays and/or weekends). However, most are conducted on the weekends.

. You may need to travel to other cities. (In this case, some transportation expenses are subsidized.)

◈ Recruitment period ◈

Until June 15, 2024

◈ How to Apply ◈

Please refer to <Become a Cambridge English Speaking Examiner> and submit your application through the link below.

https://forms.gle/WsptNSAX4LhszFgc7

◈ Precautions ◈

. As a Speaking Examiner, you must not divulge information about the Cambridge exams that you have come to know.

. As a Speaking Examiner, you cannot evaluate your students.

. The Speaking Examiner qualification cannot be used for business cards or marketing advertisements. (Can be written on resume.)

. This center is not responsible for legal issues related to external activities in the case of native speakers. (recommend F4 or F6 visa)

◈ Upcoming exam days ◈

- Saturday, 10 August, in Seoul

- Saturday, 17 August, in Ulsan (South of Gyeongsang Province)

- Saturday, 24 August, in Jeonju (Jeolla Province)

- Saturday, 31 August, in Busan

- Saturday, 7 September, in Changwon (South of Gyeongsang Province)

- Saturday, 12 October, in Pohang (North of Gyeongsang Province)

◈ Training Timetable ◈

Date: Not fixed yet, but one of the following dates: Saturday 22 June, Saturday 20 July, or Saturday 27 July

Time: am 9:00 ~ pm 5:00

No. of nominees: 12

Venue: Seoul

Transportation and accommodation expenses will not be covered by participants attending the training.

◈ Inquiries ◈

If you have any other questions, please get in touch with marketing@beltenglish.co.kr