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Now Accepting Applications
For 2021

Online / On campus Latest intakes

If you want to learn Korean language & culture and explore Korea, you must choose our Korean language programs provided by our university partners in Korea. All of our partner are highly recognized by their excellent reputation in Korea, such as Kyung Hee University, Sejong University, INHA University, Sungkyunkwan University, Hanyang University, Sogang University and Yonsei University. No application fee needed when you apply for most of our partner schools. Therefore, we can ensure that you will receive the best and most memorable learning experience in Korea.

School	Level	Length	Duration	Class Time	Application Deadline	Assessment
Kyung Hee Univ.	6 Levels	10 Weeks	6/17~8/25	AM Session 09:00~13:00	4/28	6/16
Sejong Univ.	6 Levels	10 Weeks	6/7~8/13	AM Session 09:00-13:00 PM Session 13:00-18:00	4/27	6/1
Inha Univ.	6 Levels	10 Weeks	6/14~8/20	Intermediate & Advanced Level 09:00~13:00 Beginner & Elementary Level 13:30~17:30	4/23	6/14
Sungkyunkwan Univ.	6 Levels	8 Weeks	4/27~6/22	09:00~14:50	3/26	4/27
Hanyang Univ.	7 Levels	10 Weeks	6/7~8/16	Intermediate & Advanced Level 09:00~13:00 Beginner & Elementary Level 14:00~18:00	4/23	6/2
Sogang Univ.	7 Levels	10 Weeks	6/9~8/24	General Korean 09:00~13:00 Academic Korean 13:30~17:30	4/23	6/8
Yonsei Univ.	6 Levels	10 Weeks	6/7~8/13	AM Session 09:00~13:00 PM Session 14:00~17:50	4/16	6/2

Update: 2021 Feb 10

Limited seats available. First come, first served.

School	Length (Week)	Duration	Application Deadline	Assessment
Kyung Hee Univ. – 6 Levels	10	6/17~8/25	4/28	6/16
Sejong Univ. – 6 Levels	10	6/7~8/13	4/27	6/1
Inha Univ. – 6 Levels	10	6/14~8/20	4/23	6/14
Sungkyunkwan Univ. – 6 Levels	8	4/27~6/22	3/26	4/27
Hanyang Univ. – 7 Levels	10	6/7~8/16	4/23	6/2
Sogang Univ. – 7 Levels	10	6/9~8/24	4/23	6/8
Yonsei Univ. – 6 Levels	10	6/7~8/13	4/16	6/2

Update: 2021 Feb 10

Limited seats available. First come, first served.

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KOREAN LANGUAGE?

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KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY

Regular Program (10 weeks/200 hours)

Monday to Friday from 9AM – 1PM
Four sessions per year (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter)
6 levels of difficulty/ Level 1 – 6

Tuition

Tuition: $1,810,000 Won (Admissions fee $60,000 Won included, non-refundable).

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Spring: 3/30 – 6/10. Application deadline: 1/29
2021 Summer: 6/17 – 8/25. Application deadline: 4/19
2021 Fall: 9/30 – 12/8. Application deadline: 8/2
2021 Winter: 12/15 – 2022/2/25. Application deadline: 10/18

Intensive Program (6 weeks/140 hours)

Monday to Thursday from 9AM – 1PM, Friday from 9AM – 11AM
2 TOPIK per week + 3 culture experience in the afternoon per week
Two terms per year (February and August)
6 levels of difficulty/ Level 1 – 6

Tuition

Tuition: $1,660,000 Won (Admissions fee $60,000 Won included, non-refundable).

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Term 1: 2/4 – 3/19. Application deadline: 1/8
2021 Term 2: 8/9 – 9/17. Application deadline: 7/9
2022 Term 1: 2/4 – 3/18. Application deadline: 1/3
2022 Term 2: 8/8 – 9/21. Application deadline: 7/11

Short Program (3 weeks)

Monday to Friday from 9AM to 1PM + culture experience in the afternoon
2 sessions per year (Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2)
6 levels of difficulty/ Level 1 – 6
Culture experience includes lectures on Korean history, politics, economy, movies, songs, and local learning for better understanding of Korean culture.

Tuition

Tuition: $860,000 Won (Admissions fee $60,000 Won included, non-refundable).

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Spring: 3/4 – 3/24. Application deadline: 2/5
2021 Summer-1: 8/2 – 8/20. Application deadline: 7/2
2021 Summer-2: 8/30 – 9/17. Application deadline: 7/30

1. Requirement

Eighteen (18) years or older as of application submission date
Hold a high school diploma (or an equivalent educational qualification) or higher level

2. Application Documents Check List

Application Form
Dormitory Application Form (If applicable)
Copy of passport
ID Photo (Size 3X4. Colored)
Certificate of Graduation
Bank Statement (Minimum USD 10,000) – Valid only 1 month (D-4 Visa Only)

3. Submit application and all documents to [email protected]

Please give your email a subject with [School +Application], your name, and the semester you want to start your learning:

eg. [Kyung Hee Application] Stacy Cooper, 2021 Fall

Seoul, Korea

SEJONG UNIVERSITY

Regular Program (10 weeks/200 hours)

Monday to Friday
Choice of morning classes from 9AM – 1PM, or afternoon classes from 1.30PM – 6PM
Four sessions per year (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter)
6 levels of difficulty/ Level 1- 6
10-15 students per class

Tuition

Tuition: $1,600,000 Won
Admissions Fee: $100,000 Won (non-refundable)
Scholarships: Different scholarships such as the SEJONG Award, Top Excellence award, Academic Excellence Scholarship, Perfect Attendance Award, Teacher-recommended Scholarship are available to support students financially.

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Spring: 3/2 – 5/12. Application deadline: 1/27
2021 Summer: 6/7 – 8/13. Application deadline: 4/28
2021 Fall: 9/6 – 11/17. Application deadline: 7/28
2021 Winter: 12/6 – 2022/2/16. Application deadline: 10/27

1. Requirement

Eighteen (18) years or older as of application submission date
Hold a high school diploma (or an equivalent educational qualification) or higher level

2. Application Documents Check List

Application Form
Copy of Passport
Certificate of Graduation & Transcript from the last school attended
Bank Statement (Minimum USD10,000) – (D-4 Visa Only)
Income Declaration & Employment Certificate

3. Submit application and all documents to [email protected]

Please give your email a subject with [School +Application], your name, and the semester you want to start your learning:

eg. [Sejong Application] Stacy Cooper, 2021 Fall

Seoul, Korea

INHA UNIVERSITY

Regular Program (10 weeks/200 hours)

Monday to Friday
Intermediate/Advanced classes from 9AM – 1PM
Beginner classes from 1.30PM – 5.30PM
Four sessions per year (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter)
6 levels of difficulty/ Level 1- 6

Tuition

Tuition: 1,370,000 Won
Admissions Fee: $60,000 (non-refundable)

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Spring: 3/15 – 5/25. Application deadline: 3rd week of January
2021 Summer: 6/14 – 8/20. Application deadline: 3rd week of April
2021 Fall: 9/6 – 11/17. Application deadline: 3rd week of July
2021 Winter: 12/6 – 2022/2/16. Application deadline: 3rd week of October

1. Requirement

Eighteen (18) years or older as of application submission date
Hold a high school diploma (or an equivalent educational qualification) or higher level

2. Application Documents Check List

Application Form
Copy of Passport (Photo Page)
Diploma & Transcript from the last school attended
Bank Balance Statement (Minimum USD 10,000)– (D-4 Visa Only)
*Original Documents required via mail to Inha Korea.

3. Submit application and all documents to [email protected]

Please give your email a subject with [School +Application], your name, and the semester you want to start your learning:

eg. [Inha Application] Stacy Cooper, 2021 Fall

Incheon, Korea

SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY

Regular Program (8 weeks/200 hours)

Monday to Friday 9AM – 2:30PM.
Cultural activity is provided once a term/session (participation is mandatory)
Six terms per year, so students can quickly finish whole program from beginner’s level in a year.
6 levels of difficulty/ Level 1- 6
10-15 students per class
Tuition: $1,600,000 Won
Admissions Fee: $60,000 Won (non-refundable)

Monday to Friday
Intermediate/Advanced classes from 9AM – 1PM
Beginner classes from 1.30PM – 5.30PM
Four sessions per year (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter)
6 levels of difficulty/ Level 1- 6

Tuition

Tuition: 1,370,000 Won
Admissions Fee: $60,000 (non-refundable)

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Term 1: 3/2 – 4/23. Application open: 1/4 – 1/29
2021 Term 2: 4/27 – 6/22. Application open: 3/2 – 3/26
2021 Term 3: 6/28 – 8/19. Application open: 5/3 – 5/28
2021 Term 4: 8/30 – 10/27. Application open: 7/1 – 7/30
2021 Term 5: 11/1 – 12/23. Application open: 9/1 – 9/30
2021 Term 6: 12/30 – 2022/2/25. Application open: 11/1 – 11/26

1. Requirement

Eighteen (18) years or older as of application submission date
Hold a high school diploma (or an equivalent educational qualification) or higher level

2. Application Documents Check List

Application Form
Certificate of Graduation & Transcript from the last school attended
Copy of valid passport
Colour ID photo (3x4cm)
Bank Statement (Minimum USD10,000) – (D-4 Visa Only)
*Original Documents required via mail to SKKU Korea.

3. Submit application and all documents to [email protected]

Please give your email a subject with [School +Application], your name, and the semester you want to start your learning:

eg. [SKKU Application] Stacy Cooper, 2021 Fall

Seoul & Suwon, Korea

HANYANG UNIVERSITY

Regular Program (10 weeks/200 hours)

Monday to Friday
192 hours of class + 8 hours of cultural class
Morning Class: 9AM – 1PM
Afternoon Class: 2PM – 6PM
Open 4 semesters per year (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter)
6 levels of difficulty/ Level 1 – 6
Level 7 is an intensive class which also spans 10 weeks, for 150 hours (Class hours from 2pm – 5PM). After this course, you will be able to make fluent and accurate conversations at the level of the native speaker that is needed to conduct research or work in a professional field.

Tuition

Tuition: 1,650,000 Won
Admissions Fee: $80,000 (non-refundable)
Scholarships: The Institute of International Education offers various scholarships to students with good attitude and excellent academic performance.

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Spring: 3/8 – 5/14. Application open: 2020/12/07-2021/01/22
2021 Summer: 6/7 – 8/16. Application open: 3/1 – 4/23
2021 Fall: 9/6 – 11/16. Application open: 6/1 – 7/23
2021 Winter: 12/6 – 2022/2/15. Application open: 9/6 – 10/22

Short-term program (2 weeks)

Monday to Friday from 9AM – 1PM
45 hours of class + 2-3 cultural classes
Open 2 semester per year (Summer & Winter)
4 levels of difficulty/ Level 1 – 4

Tuition

Tuition: 650,000 Won
Admissions Fee: $80,000 (non-refundable)

Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Summer: 7/26 – 8/6. Application open: 5/3 – 7/9
2021 Winter: 2022/1/10 – 1/21. Application open: 2021/10/4 – 12/24

1. Requirement

Eighteen (18) years or older as of application submission date
Hold a high school diploma (or an equivalent educational qualification) or higher level

2. Application Documents Check List

Application form
Copy of passport
ID photos (size 3X4, colored)
Original copy of certificate of graduation(expectant graduation)
Bank Statement (Minimum USD 10,000) – (D-4 Visa Only)
If it has been more than 1 year since you have graduated from high school or college, you need to submit a proof document of your blank period. – (D-4 Visa Only)
(Original copy of certificate of employment or proof of employment)

3. Submit application and all documents to [email protected]

Please give your email a subject with [School +Application], your name, and the semester you want to start your learning:

eg. [Hanyang Application] Stacy Cooper, 2021 Fall

Seoul, Korea

SOGANG UNIVERSITY

Korean for General Purpose 200 / KGP 200 (10 weeks/200 hours)

The main program of the Sogang KLEC focuses on improving the ability to communicate. The four hours of class per day is evenly split between listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Monday to Friday from 9AM – 1PM
Four sessions per year (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter)
6 levels of difficulty/ Level 1 – 6
16 students or fewer per class
With three teachers are assigned per class, classes are much more engaging and interesting.
Two special culture classes, one taught in Korean and one in English, are included.
One field trip per session is included. Possible activities include visiting an art gallery/museum, attending a performance, Taekwondo class, making folk art, making Korean food, temple stay experience etc.
Free extra courses such as pronunciation classes, film classes, K-pop classes and Danso flute classes are offered for students who have a desire to dive in deeper into the Korean culture.

Tuition

Tuition: $1,790,000 Won
Admissions Fee: $60,000 Won (non-refundable)

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Spring: 3/10 – 5/21. Application open: 2020/12/22-2021/1/22
2021 Summer: 6/9 – 8/24. Application open: 3/15 – 4/23
2021 Fall: 9/7 – 11/18. Application open: 6/14 – 7/23
2021 Winter: 12/7 – 2022/2/24. Application open: 9/13 – 10/22

Korean for Academic Purpose / KAP 200 (10 weeks/200 hours)

This course was created for students who are intending to seek admission to undergraduate or graduate university programs in South Korea.

In comparison to KGP200, this course is designed to facilitate the natural acquisition of the necessary grammar, vocabulary, writing skills, knowledge of Korean culture, and other useful information through the study of academic subjects.

Every class is broken down into an hour of writing, two hours of speaking practice and one hour of reading and listening practice.

Monday to Friday from 1.30PM – 5.30PM
Four sessions per year (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter)
6 levels of difficulty/ Level 1 – 6
16 students or fewer per class
Free TOPIK preparation classes to help students prepare for the examination
Free pronunciation classes (10 hours) provided for students to improve understanding and accuracy of pronunciation. Students in levels 1 and 2 are required to attend.
A writing course teaching students how to write a self-introduction letter (as part of the application for undergraduate and graduate programs in Korea) is offered.
There are scholarships for the top student of each class and top student of each level overall.

Tuition

Tuition: $1,770,000 Won
Admissions Fee: $60,000 Won (non-refundable)

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Spring: 3/10 – 5/21. Application open: 2020/12/22-2021/1/22
2021 Summer: 6/9 – 8/24. Application open: 3/15 – 4/23
2021 Fall: 9/7 – 11/18. Application open: 6/14 – 7/23
2021 Winter: 12/7 – 2022/2/24. Application open: 9/13 – 10/22

Korean for General Purpose 60 / KGP 60 (10 weeks/60 hours, evening)

This course is designed for students who do not have time to study in the morning or afternoon.

The course particularly reflects the demand of students who are working in Korea or are exchange students; it hence includes language that is frequently used in the workplace and in schools to help these students achieve their goals.

Compared to KGP200 and KAP 200, this course is light, enjoyable, engaging and helpful to students.

The classroom environment is optimized for learning how to speak, as it includes students from a variety of countries and is activity-based.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (3 days a week) from 6.50PM – 8.50PM
Every Monday and Tuesday are reserved for speaking practice, and Thursday will be evenly split between reading and listening practice.
3 levels of difficulty / Level 1 – 3
16 students or fewer per class

Tuition

Tuition: $700,000 Won
Admissions Fee: $60,000 Won (non-refundable)

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Spring: 3/11 – 5/18. Application open: 2020/12/22-2021/1/22
2021 Fall: 9/7 – 11/18. Application open: 6/14 – 7/23

Special Advanced (10 weeks/200 hours)

This program is designed for students who wish to gain a deeper and broader understanding of the Korean language, culture, and society.

This course uses online news, print news, literature and other real-life materials.

Students are able to push their Korean to an advanced level through research, debates and presentations on Korean culture and contemporary Korean society.

Course materials change every session to match the interests and specializied fields of the students.

Monday to Friday from 9AM to 1PM
Every Monday to Thursday is split amongst writing, media reading and speaking, watching video materials (dramas, movies and documentaries), and reading literature and publications about Korean culture.
Level 7
16 students or fewer per class

Tuition

Tuition: $1,790,000 Won
Admissions Fee: $60,000 Won (non-refundable)

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Spring: 3/10 – 5/21. Application open: 2020/12/22-2021/1/22
2021 Summer: 6/9 – 8/24. Application open: 3/15 – 4/23
2021 Fall: 9/7 – 11/18. Application open: 6/14 – 7/23
2021 Winter: 12/7 – 2022/2/24. Application open: 9/13 – 10/22

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Spring: 3/10 – 5/21. Application open: 2020/12/22-2021/1/22
2021 Summer: 6/9 – 8/24. Application open: 3/15 – 4/23
2021 Fall: 9/7 – 11/18. Application open: 6/14 – 7/23
2021 Winter: 12/7 – 2022/2/24. Application open: 9/13 – 10/22

1. Requirement

Eighteen (18) years or older as of application submission date
Hold a high school diploma (or an equivalent educational qualification) or higher level

2. Application Documents Check List

Application Form
Copy of Passport
ID Photo (Size 3×4, Colored)
Certificate of Graduation
Bank Statement (Minimum USD 10,000) – (D-4 Visa Only)

3. Submit application and all documents to [email protected]

Please give your email a subject with [School +Application], your name, and the semester you want to start your learning:

eg. [Sogang Application] Stacy Cooper, 2021 Fall

Seoul, Korea

YONSEI UNIVERSITY

Regular Program (10 weeks/200 hours)

Every semester, around 1,600 people from 60 different countries study at the KLI, and the majority of these people enroll in the Regular Program. Through the program, students will learn cultural information needed for the successful application of Korean.

Mondays to Fridays
Morning session (Course A): 9AM to 1PM
Afternoon session (Course C): 2PM to 5.50PM
(can be completed in approximately 1.5 years)
90% of KLI students are enrolled in this course
Six university-level academic credits will be given upon successful completion of the requirements. Upon request, KLI will send an official transcript or certificate to the registrar’s office of the school designated by the student. The transfer of credits and the number of credits accepted are to be determined by the student’s university.

Tuition

Tuition: $1,730,000 Won
Application Fee: $80,000 (non-refundable)

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Spring: 3/5 – 5/14. Application open: 2020/11/16-2021/1/15
2021 Summer: 6/7 – 8/13. Application open: 2/15 – 4/16
2021 Fall: 9/6 – 11/17. Application open: 5/17 – 7/16
2021 Winter: 12/2 – 2022/2/17. Application open: 8/16 – 10/15

University Korean Program (10 weeks/200 hours)

The University Korean Language Program is designed for foreign students who are either currently enrolled in a Korean university or are planning on applying to a Korean university. This course aims to cultivate the high level of Korean ability necessary for studying at a Korean university by focusing on content related to university life as well as university courses and lectures. Through this course, students will be able to acquire the Korean language skills necessary for preparing to enter a Korean university in a short period of time.

Mondays to Fridays from 2PM – 5.50PM
Four sessions per year (March, June, September, December)
6 levels of difficulty (Elementary 1, Elementary 2, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Advanced 1, Advanced 2)
Around 13 students per class

Tuition

Tuition: $1,880,000 Won
Application Fee: $80,000 (non-refundable)

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Spring: 3/5 – 5/14. Application open: 2020/11/16-2021/1/15
2021 Summer: 6/7 – 8/13. Application open: 2/15 – 4/16
2021 Fall: 9/6 – 11/17. Application open: 5/17 – 7/16
2021 Winter: 12/2 – 2022/2/17. Application open: 8/16 – 10/15

Evening Program (10 weeks/90 hours)

The Evening Program is designed for diplomats, professors, businessmen, bankers and anyone who cannot participate in the Regular Program due to their daytime work. The program focuses on enhancing communication proficiency, which is essential for business people living in Korea.

This program is a non-extended visa program, so students who could stay in Korea without KLI’s visa documents could apply for the evening program.

3 days a week (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6.30PM to 9.05PM
Around 13 students per class
Three university-level academic credits will be given upon successful completion of the requirements.

Tuition

Tuition: $867,000 Won
Application Fee: $80,000 (non-refundable)

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Spring: 3/8 – 5/13. Application open: 2020/11/9-2021/1/29
2021 Summer: 6/10 – 8/17. Application open: 2/1 – 4/30
2021 Fall: 9/6 – 11/16. Application open: 5/10 – 8/6
2021 Winter: 12/2 – 2022/2/17. Application open: 8/9 – 11/5

Advanced program (10 weeks/100 hours)

The Advanced Program is organized for students who have graduated from KLI. The students who attend these classes will study all fields of Korea and the Korean language. The course is only offered when 5 or more students register for the course.

Monday to Friday, 2PM to 3.50PM

Tuition

Tuition: $865,000 Won
Application Fee: $80,000 (non-refundable)

Program Duration & Application Deadline

2021 Spring: 3/5 – 5/14. Application deadline: 1/29
2021 Summer: 6/7 – 8/13. Application deadline: 4/30
2021 Fall: 9/6 – 11/17. Application deadline: 7/30
2021 Winter: 12/2 – 2022/2/17. Application deadline: 10/29

1. Requirement

Eighteen (18) years or older as of application submission date
Hold a high school diploma (or an equivalent educational qualification) or higher level

2. Application Documents Check List

Application Form
Certificate of Graduation & Transcript from the last school attended
Copy of valid passport
Colour ID photo (3x4cm)
Bank Statement (Minimum USD10,000) – (D-4 Visa Only)
*Original Documents required via mail to Yonsei Korea.
#201, Korean language Institute, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Zip code: 03722)

3. Submit application and all documents to [email protected]

Please give your email a subject with [School +Application], your name, and the semester you want to start your learning:

eg. [Yonsei Application] Stacy Cooper, 2021 Fall

Seoul, Korea

SCHOOL LOCATION

APPLICATION PROCESS

Your Korean journey is about to start!

Submit application & documents

to
[email protected]

Receive invoice

Make payment

Receive admission letter

Enjoy Studying in Korea

* For students who want to study language for more than 6 months (2 semesters) in Korea, they need to apply for D-4 study visa.
Please check Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada for more information.

Now Accepting Applications For 2021

Online / On campus Latest intakes

INTERESTED IN KOREAN LANGUAGE?

KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY​

ABOUT KYUNG HEE

Seoul, Korea

SEJONG UNIVERSITY

ABOUT SEJONG

Seoul, Korea

INHA UNIVERSITY​

ABOUT INHA

Incheon, Korea

SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY

ABOUT SKKU

Seoul & Suwon, Korea

HANYANG UNIVERSITY​

ABOUT HANYANG

Seoul, Korea

SOGANG UNIVERSITY

ABOUT SOGANG

Seoul, Korea

YONSEI UNIVERSITY​

ABOUT YONSEI

Seoul, Korea

SCHOOL LOCATION