Why study at Sahmyook?
- You can study in small classes where your instructor gets to know who you are and how to help you
- Our program teaches all aspects of Korean, from reading, writing, and grammar, to listening and specking skills, to get you ready for college in Korea.
- There are many opportunities to travel around Korea; you are in Seoul!
- Our instructors 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 speck 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 will be ready to transition into regular university classes.
Yearly Academic Schedule (2025)
| Session | Start Date | End Date | HOURS |
| Spring | 2025.03.05 | 2025.05.15 | 200 Hours (10 Weeks) |
| Summer | 2025.06.04 | 2025.08.13 | |
| Fall | 2025.09.03 | 2025.11.19 | |
| Winter | 2025.12.04 | 2026.02.13 |
Schedule can be changed due to unexpected circumstances.
Class Hours
| Morning Class Periods | Class Hours | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 1 | 09:00 ~ 09:50 | Listening / Speaking / Writing / Grammer / Reading Comprehension Total 200 Hours (10 Weeks) |
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| 2 | 10:00~10:50 | |||||
| 3 | 11:00~11:50 | |||||
| 4 | 12:00~12:50 | |||||
For Level 1 and Level 2 classes, students may be assigned to the afternoon class depending on the number of students.
| Afternoon Class Periods | Class Hours | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13:30 ~ 14:20 | Listening / Speaking / Writing / Grammer / Reading Comprehension Total 200 Hours (10 Weeks) |
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| 2 | 14:30 ~ 15:20 | |||||
| 3 | 15:30 ~ 16:20 | |||||
| 4 | 16:30 ~ 17:20 | |||||
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. | |
If a student has already studied Korean at another language academy or through self-study, he or she may be placed in a class that matches his/her ability through a level test.
Students who have already obtained TOPIK scores can be placed in advanced classes without a level test.
How to apply
Scan the QR code below or click the link below to view the application, self-introduction, and study plan forms and the list of documents to be submitted.
List of submission documents link
Please scan all documents into a PDF file and send it via email.
E - Mail : korean@syu.ac.kr
Phone : +82-2-3399-3606 / 3602
Application Process
- 1. Submission of documents
- 2. Screening of documents
- 3. Announcement of document screening results
- 4. Issuance of invoice (when passing document screening)
- 5. Payment of tuition
- 6. Issuance of Certificate of Admission
- 7. Go to embassy and apply for visa
- 8. Inform us of your flight schedule
Tuition
Tuition for one semester: KRW 1,500,000
When applying for a D-4 language training visa, you must apply for at least two semesters.
- Application for 2 semesters: KRW 3,000,000 (applicable for group applicants)
- Application for 4 semesters: KRW 6,000,000 (individual applicants)
Common costs
- Registration fee: 100,000 won (non-refundable)
- Insurance premium: 75,000 won (6 months)
Bank Information
| Name of Bank | WOORI BANK, Sampung branch |
|---|---|
| Account Holder | SAHMYOOK UNIVERSITY |
| Account Number | 071-070696-13-138 |
| SWIFT Code | HVBKKRSEXXX |
Required Documents
- Application Form
- Self - Introduction / Study Plan
- A Copy of Passport
- Passport Size Photo
- Health Certificate
- School Diploma (Apostille or Korean Embassy Certified)
- Academic Records (Apostille or Korean Embassy Certified)
- Bank Balance Certificate (6 months $10,000 or more / 1 year : $20,000 or more)
- Parent's Employment Certificate / Pay Stub (Required only if parents pay tuition)
- Family Relation Certificate (Required only if parents pay tuition)
- A letter of recommendation from a pastor of your church and a certificate of baptism (submitted only if you are an Adventist)
- Identity guarantee letter and identity card of the identity guarantor (submitted only if identity guarantee is provided by a Korean residing in Korea)
Dormitory
Dormitory Fees
| Type | 4-Person Room (Zion Hall, Eden Hall) |
3-Person Room (Zion Hall, Eden Hall) |
2-Person Room (Zion Hall, Eden Hall) |
2-Person Room (Salem Hall, Peniel Hall, New Start Hall) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Weeks | 782,000 KRW | 934,000 KRW | 1,151,000 KRW | 1,378,000 KRW |
Note: 4-person and 3-person rooms may not be available, so prior confirmation is required.
- Initial Admission Fee: 100,000 KRW
- Student Council Fee: 10,000 KRW
- Dormitory Cafeteria: 5,000 KRW per meal
Dormitory fees may vary during the summer vacation period (late June to late August) and the winter vacation period (late December to late February).
