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Korean Language school in Seoul
Sungkyunkwan University
Sungkyunkwan University, with a 627-year history, is a prestigious school that inherits the long history and tradition of Sungkyunkwan, the Joseon Dynasty era academic institution. The Korean Language Center of Sungkyun Language Institute is an affiliated institute of Sungkyunkwan University. Our education goal is nurturing talented students who will be a great addition to the international community and the prosperity of mankind.
Our experienced instructors are dedicated to course and textbook development based on their instructional methods and research over the years. They also carefully manage student attendance and learning attitudes.
In the light of global demand to learn Korean, SLI is striving to contribute to active exchanges, mutual understanding, and communication with the international community. We also have been a Korean speech contest sponsor.
We forecast that Korean learners will be constantly rising through the Korean culture wave. Now, we have students from 30 different countries, which is our key reason to strengthen the quality of education. We have built our education setting with a state-of-art facility for the past few years to be aligned with the rapidly changing era.
Tuition rates start from
KRW 1,860,000
AUTUMN 2026 APPLICATION DEADLINE - JULY 24, 2026
*NOTE: The above deadline indicates the date by which all application documents must be submitted and tuition paid in full.
Sungkyunkwan University
Video overview
BUDDY PROGRAM
The SLI Friends buddy program pairs beginner language students with SKKU university students, providing hands-on assistance with adjusting to campus life, practicing the Korean language, and experiencing local culture.
Note: Availability varies by semester. Please check with the school for details.
CULTURAL ACTIVITY
Field Trips
• Amusement Parks
• Han River tour
• Theater plays
After-school Activities (Available upon application)
• Korean Tea and Tea Meditation Class
• Minhwa & Seoye Class (Korean Traditional Painting and Calligraphy)
• K-pop & Choreography Dance Class
• Kimchi-making Class
FACULTY-DEVELOPED TEXTBOOKS
Sungkyunkwan Language Institute textbooks are developed by SKKU faculty and Korean language education specialists to provide a structured curriculum from Level 1 (Beginner) to Level 6 (Advanced).
ACCEPTS BEGINNER STUDENTS
Don’t worry if you’ve never learned Korean before. The school offers courses starting from the absolute basics, making it easy for students from all around the world to begin their Korean learning journey!
MULTILINGUAL STAFF SUPPORT
To help international students adjust smoothly to campus life, English speaking staff are available to provide academic and administrative support.
Note
School features subject to change. Certain features may have a Korean level requirement subject to change.
Sungkyunkwan University
Hyehwa
Located in a core area of long history and culture. The campus is close to cultural resources such as palaces, theaters, and art galleries. In addition, transportation to campus is convenient as bus stops and subway line number 4 are nearby. There are numerous living infrastructures and medical providers nearby as well. What’s more, the campus is an iBT TOPIK testing center. SLI students have priority for test seat assignment.
Hyehwa (10 min)
Line 4
Sungkyunkwan University
Our Courses
Regular Korean Program (RKP)
Regular Korean Program (RKP)
The Regular Korean Program (RKP) is suitable for non-Koreans or overseas Koreans seeking intensive learning and cultural experience, and preparation for admission to Korean universities.
Course length
Without a student visa: 3 months
With a student visa: 6 – 24 months
Available starts every year
- March
- June
- September
- December
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning Classes: 09:00 – 12:50
Afternoon Classes: 14:00 – 17:50
*Class times are chosen by the school based on Korean language proficiency
School intensity
High intensity means you should dedicate the majority of your time outside of class studying and reviewing material due to the fast pace and challenging curriculm. This is best for students that are serious about mastering Korean and want to potentially move onto either higher education or potential full-time employment with a Korean company.
Visa sponsorship
Students are offered visa sponsorship if they study 6 months or more.
3 months
KRW 1,860,000 in total
6 months
KRW 3,640,000 in total
9 months
KRW 5,420,000 in total
12 months
KRW 7,200,000 in total
18 months
KRW 10,760,000 in total
24 months
KRW 14,320,000 in total
Students have the flexibility to choose the duration of their study.
Costs
Total course costs
The total costs include the application fee (KRW 80,000) and the tuition. The application fee is not refundable.
- Textbook: Around KRW 50,000 per term
- School health insurance (Mandatory): Included in the tuition.
LEVEL 1
- Consonants and vowels, basic pronunciation, and sentence patterns
- Basic verbs and adjectives
- Able to form and understand potential, everyday language
- Key activities: Self-introduction, numbers through games, quantitative nouns and conversations for shopping, subway route maps, order food at restaurants and others provided by instructors
LEVEL 2
- Practice sentence patterns for daily life
- Connect sentences using conjunctions
- Informal expression
- Key activities: Shopping questions, party planning and invitation, experiences in travel, living in Korea, watching performances, understanding Korean culture, describing one’s country, and planning a show performance
LEVEL 3
- Indirect quotations of others
- Learn how to connect sentences and use advanced expressions
- Fluent communication for daily life
- Read articles for secondhand understanding of Korean life and culture
- Key activities: My college life and career path, leisure and trends, tastes, public services and etiquettes, Korean wedding culture and holidays, expressing concerns and giving advice
LEVEL 4
- Vocabulary and sentence patterns for daily life and professional settings
- Listen to articles on the difference between generations, job seeking, the economy, communication, and describing one’s opinion
- Describe holidays, festivals, arts, and interesting parts from one’s country
- Key activities: Research and describe current events, identify how to indicate people in Korean culture and one’s own culture, how to solve generational differences, economic views, personal statements, preparing for an interview, analytic writing based on graphs
LEVEL 5
- Long sentence structure
- Imagine and predict situations
- Persuasive discussions and presentations
- Freely discuss current social issues including traditions, education, and the environment
- Key activities: Group discussion, personal speeches, presentations
LEVEL 6
- Discuss and give a presentation using advanced vocabulary and sentence patterns
- Improve fluency in Korean idioms and Chinese character idioms
- Understand Korean culture and history and present how they are different from one’s own country
- Understand and discuss Korean history, culture, politics, and social issues.
- Develop listening and reading skills to participate and summarize university lectures.
- Key activities: Creating a personal video, discussions, presentations
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Study in Korea expertise
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We speak 7 different languages
Our dedicated team provides support in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Swedish, and of course, Korean!
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Whether you want to study online or in person, for one week or two years – We’ll help pick the best option for you.
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