Korean Language Test Schedule

The Human Resource Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea) in cooperation with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) will conduct another Employment Permit System-Korean Language Test (EPS-KLT) now called Employment Permit System-Test of Proficiency in Korean (EPS-TOPIK) this year on November 14, 2010. Registration for the EPS-KLT (EPS-TOPIK) is set from September 20 to 23, 2010. Registration venues will be announced or posted at the POEA and DOLE websites. Only those who are registered with the POEA E-Registration System and included in the POEA Manpower Registry are qualified to register for the EPS-KLT (EPS-TOPIK).

Interested applicants for employment in Korea who are not registered with the POEA E- Registration System are advised to register online via www.poea.gov.ph. Those who are presently registered and who have not yet taken or passed the EPS-KLT (EPS-TOPIK) and who are interested to pursue employment in Korea must have an active registration status in order to be included in the manpower pool for Korea. Only those with active registration status as of September 19, 2010 are qualified to register for the EPS-KLT (EPS-TOPIK) which will be conducted on November 14, 2010.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR EPS-KLT REGISTRATION (For Korea)

• Must be between 18 years of age and not more than 38 years old onNovember 14, 2010 (those born between November 15, 1972 And November 15, 1992)
• Must be physically and mentally fit
• Must not have any record of conviction or imprisonment for a heinous crime
• Must have no record of deportation or departure orders from the Republic of Korea
• Must not be restricted from departure from the Philippines
• Must be e-Registered with active status in the POEA Manpower Registry

Applicants who are already actively e-registered with the POEA Manpower Registry shall be notified to appear on scheduled dates for pre-qualification and pre-screening at the following venues:

POEA Manpower Registry Division (Windows P,Q, R and S) Ground

Floor, Blas F. Ople Building, Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA,

Mandaluyong City

FOR REGIONAL APPLICANTS

1. POEA Regional Center for Luzon

2nd Flr LZK-Zambrano Bldg., Quezon Avenue

City of San Fernando La Union

2. POEA Regional Center for Visayas

Mezzanine Floor, LDM Building,

M.J. Cuenco Avenue, corner Legaspi Street

Cebu City

3. POEA Regional Center for Mindanao

2nd Floor, AMYA II Building

Ocampo Boulevard corner Tulip Drive

Ecoland, Davao City

Applicants notified to appear for pre-qualification shall bring with them the original and photocopy of the following documents for verification:

• Resume with one 2x2 colored picture
• Valid passport or any valid identification card with picture
• Valid NBI clearance (for travel abroad)

Only those scheduled for a certain day/date to appear for prequalification shall be entertained on said date.

Source:
POEA