{"id":50255,"date":"2023-09-14T10:26:22","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T09:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/?p=50255"},"modified":"2026-03-12T15:12:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T06:12:28","slug":"plan-your-study-in-korea-timeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/en\/blog\/plan-your-study-in-korea-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan your study in Korea for 6 months or more: Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Last updated: March 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

You want to live and study in Korea but don\u2019t know how or when to start? Don\u2019t worry! We\u2019ve made this helpful guide for you, including a <\/span>timeline <\/b>of what you need to do and when! This is the same process you should follow if you want to plan your study in Korea for longer than 6 months as well!<\/span><\/p>\n

How to plan your study in Korea<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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Plan your study in Korea anytime up to 3 months before \u2013 Research your options<\/h3>\n

If you are determined to study in Korea, you should <\/span>contact our staff<\/span><\/a> to learn more about your available options as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Korean language school terms<\/strong><\/a> start every March, June, September, and December<\/strong>. We can help you decide what term, city, and schools are best for you! Normally you need to book your spot for school 6 months before<\/strong>. In order to plan your study in Korea and enroll in school in March, you should start the process at the latest in the winter of the previous year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you have decided on a school and when you want to start studying, we\u2019ll send you all the<\/span> application requirements,<\/b> what documents you need to prepare, and how to complete each step!<\/span><\/p>\n

You can start to get a feel for which school is best for you by visiting <\/span>our website<\/span><\/a>, reading our <\/span>blog<\/span><\/a>, and checking out our <\/span>YouTube Channel<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3 \u2013 2 months before – Send your documents and pay tuition<\/h3>\n

In order to study in Korea for 6 months or more, you will need to apply for a <\/span>student visa<\/b><\/a>. The application procedure includes <\/span>several steps <\/b>which means the process can take a long time.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you plan your study in Korea, you need to provide a series of documents and evidence to support your application. Our staff will let you know what you need to send based on your individual circumstances. It can take a few weeks to complete this step, depending on your background and on the school requirements and our staff will <\/span>help you<\/b> every step of the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

More importantly, schools have <\/span>limited spots<\/b> for language students and they can fill up very quickly, so the sooner you start the process to secure your spot, the better.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once your application documents are approved, our staff will email you the tuition invoice issued from the school. Once you receive this you need to <\/span>pay your tuition<\/b> straight away in order to complete the enrollment procedure. Until you do this step it is impossible to move on with the visa process.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Go! Go! Hanguk, we recommend to open a Wise account<\/strong>. Wise is an International account for sending, spending and converting money in different currencies. Once you create a Wise account you can order an International debit card<\/strong> that will be shipped to your home and that you can use in 160 countries around the world, with your local currency. Find out more on the official Wise website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2 months before – Start reviewing Korean<\/h3>\n

Once your application is confirmed it\u2019s time for you to focus on your Korean skills. There\u2019s not much else you have to do until it\u2019s time to pay the school tuition. If you are a <\/span>beginner<\/b>, it\u2019s helpful to at least know Hangul (the Korean alphabet<\/a>) and how to pronounce Korean words before starting your language course. You will review them in class as well, but it is really helpful if you are already familiar with how Korean looks and sounds!<\/span><\/p>\n

We recommend our Korean learning app \u201c<\/b>Hangul Quest<\/b><\/a>\u201d to master Korean with a fun and interactive tool!<\/b><\/p>\n

If you are not a beginner, make sure to keep reviewing your Korean because you will take a <\/span>placement test<\/b> before the term begins. Based on the result of your placement test, you will be assigned to the correct class for your level.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2 \u2013 1 months before –\u00a0Certificate of Admission and flight ticket<\/h3>\n

After you have paid the tuition, approximately 1 to 2 months before lessons start the school will send you your <\/span>CoA (Certificate of Admission)<\/a>. <\/b>The CoA is the document that you need to submit to the Korean embassy in your country to officially apply for the student visa. We recommend you to <\/span>go to your local embassy<\/b> as soon as you get your CoA because depending on how busy your embassy is, it can take time to get your student visa processed. After the embassy has finished issuing your visa, don\u2019t forget to pick it up from the <\/span>Korean embassy!<\/b><\/p>\n

Additionally, once your payment is confirmed you should then purchase your <\/span>flight ticket<\/b> to Korea. You should aim to<\/span> arrive no more than 1-2 weeks before school starts, <\/b>because the student visa will be valid upon your arrival in Korea. The visa length is linked to the school terms you applied for. Meaning that if you arrive 3 weeks before the school starts, and your visa is valid for 6 months, you most likely won\u2019t be able to stay in Korea until the end of the course. So, be careful with this step and ask us for advice if you need it<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1 month before – Accommodation and Korean SIM card<\/h3>\n

Another important step when you plan your study in Korea is definitely the accommodation. Most of the accommodations give availability around 1 month prior to your arrival date, since in Korea there\u2019s usually only a month\u2019s notice before moving out. Go! Go! Hanguk partners with a wide selection of <\/span>partners<\/b> with different accommodation options from goshiwons<\/a>, to share houses<\/a>, and homestays, so you can choose the best option for you. Just check out our <\/span>accommodation<\/span><\/a> page<\/a> for all of our options and get in touch if you want to know more and are ready to book.<\/span><\/p>\n

We also offer <\/span>a <\/span>mobile SIM card<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and airport pick-up for when you arrive! Start your life in Korea free of the stress of navigating to your accommodation and having mobile phone service right from the start!<\/span><\/p>\n

Reach out to our staff <\/span><\/a>to know the details.<\/span><\/p>\n

3 – 2 weeks before – Pack for Korea!<\/h3>\n

At this point you should have paid your tuition, acquired your student visa, and booked your accommodation. It\u2019s time to pack your things and get ready for Korea! <\/span>Here you find a recommended packing list<\/span><\/a> so you don\u2019t forget anything back at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Studying in Korea<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t forget to double-check with your student coordinator when<\/span> the first day of school is<\/b> and to also confirm the school address. <\/span>Don\u2019t be late on your first day!<\/b><\/p>\n

Grades<\/b> and <\/span>attendance rate<\/b> will affect your final result at the end of the term and you can only move into the next level if you pass your final exam. When you come to Korea with a student visa, your main purpose according to your immigration status is learning Korean, so you must <\/span>go to class every day<\/b>, complete your <\/span>homework<\/b> and <\/span>keep up with your studies<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With a D-4 student visa, it\u2019s possible to <\/span>work part-time up to 20 hours per week <\/span><\/a>depending on your language ability and attendance at school. However, remember your main priority is studying Korean when on the student visa!<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to stay longer in Korea?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s normally possible to<\/span> extend your student visa<\/b> with the same language school if you are maintaining good grades and attendance. You should check with your school, or with your Go! Go! Hanguk coordinator, whether you can extend your course and for how long.<\/span><\/p>\n

For any questions about the student visa application procedure or how to plan your study in Korea in advance, <\/span>contact our team<\/span><\/a> today. We will assist you during the whole process.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you like to read more about Korean culture, make sure to follow <\/span>our blog<\/span><\/a> where we cover everything you need to know about Korea or our TikTok for videos<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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