Applying to the TaLK program is a very long process. I applied on 7th Feb (but their office was closed) so I resubmitted my application on 22nd Feb (because you can make changes before they actually get to reading your application). I was then contacted by email to arrange an in-person interview with my local embassy in London, UK on 27th March (so a month later). They basically contact you one week before they want to interview you, so if you're far from your local office, be prepared to travel. Had my interview on 5th April. (This interview is basically to check to see if you can actually speak English and aren't a weirdo, very easy questions!) When you pass the first interview, you are required for a second over Skype with the Head PR Co-ordinator of the TaLK office over in Seoul. This interview was arranged about a week later. I had mine on the 12th April - this interview was the real deal, questions about experience, situational questions, lifestyle and such. The final results whether or not you get in are given an entire month later. 25th May, the be exact. All in all, it was a stupidly LONG process. At least a month in between each stage.

Two skype interviews and a phone interview. They ask you questions about lesson planning, classroom management, and Korean culture. The interview process can be real quick. I heard others received confirmation after one or two weeks. Mine took several months, but this was due to getting the apostilled background check. Get your apostilled background check as early as possible!!!