Introduction
The education provided by Kwangwoon University facilitates the acquisition of not only linguistic knowledge but also various communicative strategies so that foreigners can perform practical and creative Korean language ability in a variety of situations. In addition, activities which integrate Korean language lessons with various cultural contents cultivate language skills in conjunction with cultural knowledge. We welcome students with diverse purposes including not only foreigners who come to Korea for Korean language training but also immigrants in Korea as well as travelers who are visiting Korea for short period of time. You are invited to learn Korean by experiencing both traditional and popular culture of Korea.
Regular Program
The Regular Program consists of six levels from level 1 to 6.
- 4 terms per year(Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter-10weeks)
- 5 days a week, total 200 hours of lesson is provided
- Students can practice authentic Korean as they participate in various activities
Class Organization
| Terms | Hours | Class Description |
|---|---|---|
| Spring / Summer / Fall/ Winter (10 weeks) | 9:00 ~ 13:00 |
Integrated education in 4 areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing * Practical practice of related vocabulary and grammar * Various activities for practical use of learning contents * Systematic pronunciation training |
Tuition fee
- Application fee : KRW 50,000 * Non-refundable
- Tuition fee : KRW1,400,000 / 1 term * Included Expenses for cultural experiences.
Qualification to apply
Those who graduated from a high school or possess attainments equal to high school graduates.
Schedule
| Year | Term | Deadline | Session | Placement test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Spring | 2023.1.20(fri) | 2023.3.13(mon)~5.22(mon) | 2023.3.8(wed) |
| Summer | 2023.4.21(fri) | 2023.6.7(wed)~8.16(wed) | 2023.5.31(wed) | |
| Fall | 2023.7.28(fri) | 2023.9.11(mon)~11.23(thur) | 2023.9.6(wed) | |
| Winter | 2023.10.20(fri) | 2023.12.6.(wed)~2024.02.16(fri) | 2023.11.29(wed) |
- Schedule may change depending on circumstances.
- For students from countries such as Vietnam, Uzbekistan and Mongolia, applications are closed 4 weeks earlier than the above deadline.
- If students have a status of residence in Korea(D-4 visa is not required), applications are closed 2 weeks in advance of semester begins.
- Due to the different time required for each country to issue visas, please contact us as application.
Eligibility
- Person with at least a High school diploma or the equivalent degrees
Application Procedure
1. Application Materials Submission
2. Documentation
3. Admission Result Notification & Tuition bills mailing
4. Tuition Payment
5. Certificate of Admission (CoA)
6. Apply Visa(D-4 visa)
7. Entry & Level test
8. Begin a Course
Application Documents
※ Overseas Applicant (Need D-4visa application)| Submission Document | Note |
|---|---|
| Application & Training Schedule Plan | 온라인 지원서 작성 https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/receipt/OnlineReceipt12.do?ei_code=100080&courseCode=08006&examination_id=2478 |
| Three Passport Photos | |
| Photocopy of the Passport Information | |
| Photocopy of the official ID of the Applicant and Parents |
· Chinese applicants: photocopy of the Hukoubu (户口簿) · Submit a certificate of family relationand notary if the guardian is not a parent |
| Documents proving final academic background/degree | Submit photocopy of Korean or English version and for other languages, Notarize translation into English or Korean or request an Apostille |
| Official Transcript of Final School | |
| Parent’s Proof of Employment & Importation Certification | It must be written Corporate name, address, contact address |
| A Proof of bank balance in the applicant’s name |
· Minimum balance of USD 10,000 · If parent’s name, Notarization of family relation certificate required |
| Two Korean guarantor’s certificate | An Incumbent of Korean nationality, Nortarization required |
※ Short tourist visa(C-3-9, 90 days) or Eligibility to stay in Korea( Don’t need D-4 visa)
· Application & Training Schedule Plan
· Passport Photo
· Photocopy of the Passport Information
· Photocopy of the Official Graduation Certificate of Final School (or Certificate of Attendance)
· Photocopy of the Certification of Alien Registration
Admission Guide
Please refer to the link here and the Admission Guidelines will be shown in PDF file as attached there.
Click Link : https://oiaeng.kw.ac.kr/admission/KRcourse.php
Inquiry
| Categories | Korean Language Course |
|---|---|
| Office | Office of International Affairs |
| Telephone | +82-2-940-5308 |
| Fax | +82-2-940-8682 |
| kcklc5307@kw.ac.kr | |
| Webpage | http://kcklc.kw.ac.kr |
| Address | Office of International Affairs, Munhwa Building 114, Kwangwoon University, 20 Kwangwoon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01897, Korea |