Learn Korean in South Korea

  South Korea

• Seoul: 
Seoul

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: 4 start dates from March to Sept. 2009

Description: Our partner University in Seoul was the very first institute to provide an intensive Korean language course and is the oldest university in Korea,

The University was established in 1885 and the language department was opened in 1959. Since then the language center has been teaching Korean and also introducing Korean culture to students, missionaries, business people and diplomats from around the world.

Students come from all over the world and from all walks of life (over 53,000 since it was established), the result is a lively, international mix of students who provide a stimulating environment for learning the Korean language.

Its spacious, quiet, well-wooded campus is located just 20 minutes away from Seoul at the north end of Sinchon. The streets of Shinchon are located between three of the most prestigious universities in Korea and the streets are always full of students.

The streets are aimed at students and offer coffee shops, student shops, bookstores, numerous restaurants, bars, rock cafes, and nightclubs that line the alleys. The Sinchon subway station (Seoul Line 2 (green) will get you downtown in 25 minutes.

The modern University campus offers 16 graduate schools, 18 colleges, and 111 subsidiary institutions and is known as the leading institution of international education in Korea, with over 420 partner universities in 42 countries around the world.

Very Important: The programs have strict deadlines, require additional forms to be completed, student photographs and all students will require a visa to gain entry and study in Korea.

To apply for a visa you will need a letter from the university, therefore please allow a minimum of 10 - 12 weeks from your proposed start date, when applying for this program.

Highlights: Seoul, the capital, has recovered from the devastation of the Korean War to become a bustling and sophisticated commercial center.

There are, however, still many glimpses of its past, including royal palaces, markets, museums and traces of the ancient walls. Seoul has been the nation's capital since 1394 and is still laid out in the traditional square pattern adopted by many Chinese cities.

The city was encircled by 16km of high walls, and when it was threatened all nine gates were closed. Four of the gates still remain.

A tour of ancient and modern Seoul includes a visit to Changdokkung Palace, which has been used for royal functions since the 17th century and is now a listed UNESCO World Heritage site.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 3 weeks from 2,570 USD

* Use of teaching materials and instructional documents.
* Textbooks must be purchased on site at an additional cost.
* Placement test on the first morning at beginning of course.
* Accommodation in school residence, shared room
* Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request.

Short-Term Program only: additional afternoon activities are included with the short-term program.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Korea Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of N/A

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application