📘 How to Enroll in Korean Language Schools in Korea
Thinking about studying Korean in Korea? Whether you're aiming for a short-term language course or a university-affiliated program, this guide covers everything you need to know to get started—including application tips, required documents, and must-know Korean expressions!
📚 Table of Contents
1. Types of Korean Language Schools
There are two main options when it comes to studying Korean in Korea:
- University Language Institutes – These are affiliated with major universities like Yonsei, Sogang, and Korea University. Programs usually follow a 10-week intensive schedule.
- Private Language Academies (학원) – These offer more flexible programs and short-term courses, often located in areas like Gangnam or Hongdae.
2. How to Apply
Follow these general steps:
- Choose your school and desired term (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter).
- Visit the school’s website and submit the online application form.
- Upload or send the required documents (see below).
- Pay the application fee and wait for acceptance.
- Receive your acceptance letter for visa application (if needed).
🖱 Example link: Yonsei KLI (Korean Language Institute)
3. Required Documents
Each school may vary slightly, but most require:
- Application form
- Copy of passport
- Passport-size photo
- Proof of finances (bank statement)
- Diploma or proof of education
4. Tuition & Duration
💰 Here's a general estimate:
- University Programs: ₩1,500,000 ~ ₩2,000,000 per 10-week term
- Private Academies: ₩300,000 ~ ₩800,000 per month
These fees may include textbooks and cultural activity fees. Scholarships are rare but sometimes available for longer programs.
5. Useful Korean Expressions
한국어를 배우고 싶어요.
Hangukeoreul baeugo sipeoyo.
I want to learn Korean.
등록은 어떻게 하나요?
Deungrokeun eotteoke hanayo?
How do I register?
수업은 언제 시작해요?
Sueobeun eonje sijakhaeyo?
When do classes start?
6. Did You Know?
🇰🇷 Over 160,000 foreign students study in Korea each year, and many start with Korean language programs before moving into undergraduate or graduate programs. Seoul is home to more than 40 universities, making it a vibrant hub for global education!
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