A person who has graduated from high school or higher or has an equivalent qualification
- Applicants who have a clear purpose of studying Korean language
- Applicants who have no problems with entry and visa issuance
- Applicants who have sufficient financial ability to cover expenses for studying abroad.
- Academic schedule and registration period
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Period | First week of Dec | First week of Mar | First week of Jun | First week of Sep |
| Payment Deadline | First week of Jan | First week of Apr | First week of Jul | First week of Oct |
| Begin of semester | First week of Mar | First week of Jun | First week of Sep | First week of Dec |
| End of semester | Middle of May | Middle of Aug | Middle of Nov | Middle of Feb |
※ Class Hour: 4 hours per day / 5 days per week / 10 weeks per semester
※ The schedule may be changed due to the situations of the institute.
- The number of students : Around 20 students in a class, divide into classes after initial placement test.
- Subjects : Vocabulary and Basic conversation practice, Korean Grammar, Speaking, Reading, and Writing etc.
- Course Evaluation and Completion
• Evaluation: Regular test(Midterm 30%, Final 40%, Quiz 10%, Attendance 10%, Learning attitude 10%)
• Completion of the Course: Those who have attended more than 80%, of class hours (200hours / semester) and get the Comprehensive evaluation test with the scores more than 60 points.
| Level | Objectives & Content | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 1 | Beginners with no knowledge of Korean language will learn the principles of Korean vowels, consonants and pronunciation. They are expected to converse on a basic level upon the completion of the course. | 10 weeks (200 hrs) |
| 2 | Learners are expected to communicate in day-to-day simple Korean and will be able to communicate on their own in public settings such as post offices, banks and markets. | 10 weeks (200 hrs) | |
| Intermediate | 3 | Learners are expected to express themselves mostly in Korean. They will go through in-depth training in grammar and writing. | 10 weeks (200 hrs) |
| 4 | Learners are expected to learn a variety of vocabulary and expressions. Basic social issues in Korea will be learned and understood, and they will gain skills/abilities to communicate in both work settings and university level class settings. | 10 weeks (200 hrs) | |
| Advanced | 5 | Learners are expected to understand general social conditions of Korea and express themselves in Korean. Those who are interested in applying to university/graduate schools will go through in-depth training in writing and reading. | 10 weeks (200 hrs) |
| 6 | Learners are expected to speak Korean freely and have no problem watching and listening to Korean movies, drama and news. They will be capable of communicating with Koreans | 10 weeks (200 hrs) | |
"서울대 한국어" Volumes 1 to 6
We are composed of instructors who have been recognized for their ability to teach Korean, and we have professional instructors with rich educational experience and effective teaching methods.
- Cultural experience: Various Korean culture experiences such as traditional Korean culture, visit to palaces, wearing hanbok, Korean cooking, etc.
- Regular counseling for Korean language learning and study abroad life
※ Special activities may change depending on the operating conditions of each semester
