Sahmyook University
Why study at Sahmyook?
- You can study in small classes where your teacher knows who you are and how to help you.
- Our program teaches all aspects of Korean, from reading, writing, and grammar, to listening and speaking skills, to get you ready for college in Korea.
- There are many opportunities to travel around Korea; you are in Seoul!
- Your teachers are highly educated and experienced in teaching Korean as a second language.
Korean Language School
We welcome students from all cultures and backgrounds, whether you are a beginner or almost fluent in Korean. Sahmyook University offers Korean Language program for students who do not speak Korean as a first Language. The program helps students improve their Korean through coursework, cultural trips, and many different activities. The program also teaches students about fitting into Korean culture and helps them adjust quickly and smoothly. When students successfully complete the program, they are ready to transition into regular university classes.
- Yearly Academic Schedule
| Term | Begins | Ends | Duration |
| 1 | January | February | 132 hours
(6 weeks and 3 days) |
| 2 | March | April | |
| 3 | May | June | |
| 4 | July | August | |
| 5 | September | October | |
| 6 | November | December |
- For detailed school dates and registration dates, please contact us.
- Class Hours
| Periods | Class Hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
| 1 | 09:00~09:50 | Grammar | ||||
| 2 | 10:00~10:50 | |||||
| 3 | 11:00~11:50 | Functional Studies: Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading comprehension | ||||
| 4 | 12:00~12:50 | |||||
- Class Levels
| Level | Language Skills | |
| 1 | Beginner | Able to generate sentences using 800-word basic vocabulary and beginner grammar. |
| 2 | Able to use 1,500~2,000 vocabulary to understand and express paragraphs involving private and friendly topics. | |
| 3 | Intermediate | Have no difficulty in language functions needed in living an everyday life. |
| 4 | Able to fluently understand and express social and abstract themes. | |
| 5 | Advanced | Able to express language functions needed in research and work in fields of expertise to a certain extent. |
| 6 | Able to fluently and perfectly express language functions needed in research and work in fields of expertise. |
- Tuition
| Term | Duration | Tuition | Registration Fee |
| 1 term | 2 months | 1,000,000KRW | 100,000KRW
(Non-refundable) |
| 2 terms | 4 months | 2,000,000KRW | |
| 3 terms | 6 months | 3,000,000KRW | |
| 4 terms | 8 months | 4,000,000KRW | |
| 5 terms | 10 months | 5,000,000KRW | |
| 6 terms | 12 months | 6,000,000KRW |
- Minimum of 2 terms of registration is required for D-4-1 visa.
Bank Information
| Name of Bank | WOORI BANK, Sampung branch |
| Account Holder | SAHMYOOK UNIVERSITY |
| Account Number | 071-070696-13-138 |
| SWIFT Code | HVBKKRSEXXX |
- Scholarships
- Performance Scholarship
| Price | Amount | Required |
| 1 | 125,000KRW | Attendance rate: 90% and above
Academic score : 85% and above Recommendation from teachers |
| 2 | 100,000KRW | |
| 3 | 80,000KRW |
Perfect Attendance Reward
| Amount | Required |
| 50,000KRW | Attendance rate of 100% |
- Dormitory Fees
| Period | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year |
| Triple room | 721,000KRW | 1,332,000KRW | 2,554,000KRW |
| Double room | 721,000KRW | 1,566,000KRW | 3,022,000KRW |
- Dormitory fees are subject to change.
- Meals can be eaten after purchase through the app it costs 4,500 won per meal.
Contact us at
Sahmyook University Korean Language School
815 Hwarangro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01795, South Korea
Tel. +82.2.3399.3606 Fax. +82.2.3399.3607 E-mail. korean@syu.ac.kr