Learn Korean Abroad
Why not try a challenging and rewarding language and learn Korean in Korea, because not just Korean skincare, learning the country's language is also in vogue! There are currently 78 million people who speak Korean. It is the official language of South Korea and North Korea. Korean is also an official language of the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in China.
Initially, Old Korean was written using Chinese characters and reserved for the educated and ruling elite. In 1446, at the behest of Sejong the Great, a new form of writing called Hangul was developed, about which you will learn more when you learn Korean in Korea. King Sejong believed that since Korean was a fundamentally different language it required a different writing system, accessible to all. An instructional document from the time claims: "A wise man can acquaint himself with them before the morning is over; a stupid man can learn them in the space of ten days." Reassuring words for those about to learn Korean!
Modern Korean has existed since the 17th century, though, with the division of Korea, North and South forms of the language have grown apart. If you learn Korean in Korea with us, you will learn the South Korean dialect.
Korean School: Overview & Facilities
Centrally located in the district around Hongik University, this school is the first Korean Language Institute in Korea, established by the lecturers from university language programs. It is the only qualified, private academy dedicated to Korean language education. The institute has been recognized for its successful educational result for which the qualified instructors, various textbooks, and interesting classes take credit and also for its successful Korean Language programs which were entrusted by various foreign embassies and agencies in Korea and overseas.
All teachers are well educated and trained in teaching Korean as a foreign language. All the classes are carefully reviewed and managed by the Institute s research department, guaranteeing the contents of the lectures. Students are able to learn practical vocabulary through everyday conversation. Supplementary materials are divided into four categories: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The teachers are devised by various teaching methods which will help students to completely understand and to induce continual interest in the Korean language.
School Facilities
- School located in the Hongik University district
- 20 bright classrooms with AC
- Social area with free computer access
- School holds max. 200 students
- Convenience stores and restaurants in close vicinity of the school
Course Options
Program Basics in Seoul
- Open to all language levels
- Placement test on the first morning of class
- Maximum 12 students per class
- One lesson is a minimum of 50 minutes
- Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request
Standard Program
- 12 group lessons per week
- Course held on weekdays, except on Wednesdays
- 4, 8 or 12 weeks
- One level is completed in 8 weeks
1 Week Intensive Program
- 18 group lessons
- Course held every day for 6 days
2 Week Super Intensive Program
- 21 group lessons per week
- Course held every day for 12 days
Accommodation
Private Apartment
Private residence apartments are only available to long-term students (4 weeks minimum). The residence is located about 15 minutes from the school by public transportation or 25 minutes by foot. Apartments have a private bathroom and air-conditioning. Breakfast and Dinner are available in the same building.
Room Options:
- Single Room (SR)
- Breakfast and Dinner (HB) - except on Sundays
Off-Campus Residence
Residence apartments are located about 15 minutes from the school by public transportation or 25 minutes by foot.
Bathroom is shared with other students. Breakfast and Dinner are available in the same building.
Room Options:
- Single Room (SR)
- Breakfast and Dinner (HB) - except on Sundays
After Class Activities
Our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions, and everyday life after your class is over. Below are some of our recommended highlights:
Main sights: Get to Know Seoul
Deoksugung Palace
A must see is Deoksugung Palace opposite City Hall. The palace complex is filled with commanding structures such as Daehanmun, the main gate, Chunghwajon, the throne room or audience hall and Sokchojon, the first Renaissance-style building in Korea, which now houses a cultural institute offering monthly public audio-visual programs.
The palace and grounds are open all year round.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The 40 acre Gyeongbokgung Palace was built in 1394 in the third year of the Choson Dynasty and is a most impressive building with a throne room and audience hall. Kyonghoeru, is a spacious two storey pavilion which overlooks a picturesque man-made pond north-west of the throne hall, while Hyangwonjong is a secluded pavilion nestled in the middle of a pond at the northern end of the palace complex where the royal family once enjoyed special private occasions.
The Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds contain the National Folk Museum and a ten storey stone pagoda, which is one of the most beautiful stone structures in Korea.
Close by, near the Kwanghwamun Gate, which was the original entrance to the palace, is the National Museum of Korea which houses five storeys of artifacts covering 5,000 years of Korean history and culture.
Changdokkung Palace, just east of Gyeongbokgung Palace, is also a popular destination with visitors. It is known for its Secret Garden or Piwon, which consists of 78 acres beautifully landscaped with pavilions, ponds and wooded areas.
Excursions: Explore More of The Region
Kwach On
Outside of Seoul are attractive rural districts and the two large cities of Inch on and Suwon in Kyonggido province. In Kwach on, the Korean Folk Village re-creates the lifestyle of several centuries ago in a living museum. Near the port area of Inch on it is possible to feast on seafood and catch excursion boats to some of the beautiful outlying islands.
Dates & Prices
Korean Courses for Adults in Seoul - Prices & Start Dates
Start learning Korean this year in Seoul with Languages Abroad!
Seoul is the capital of South Korea and a sprawling city where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces, street markets and traditional Korean culture.
Please use the booking form below to select your preferred course, how many weeks you'd like to study and your ideal accommodation type. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Checklist
Registration Fee: $200
Accommodation Placement Fee: $200
Airport Transfer: $150 per way (Optional)
Books & Materials: $50/week
Insurance: $30/week
Note: The school will be closed on all public holidays.
Notes
The school will be closed on all public holidays.
All enrollments require a non refundable $400 USD deposit to ensure space in our program.