{"id":164,"date":"2021-01-28T16:14:02","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T07:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/dev-admission\/?page_id=164"},"modified":"2025-02-20T10:47:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T01:47:33","slug":"korean-language-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/programs\/korean-language-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean Language School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3119\" src=\"http:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/12\/KakaoTalk_20231214_082536806_01-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/12\/KakaoTalk_20231214_082536806_01-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/12\/KakaoTalk_20231214_082536806_01-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/12\/KakaoTalk_20231214_082536806_01-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/12\/KakaoTalk_20231214_082536806_01-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/12\/KakaoTalk_20231214_082536806_01-1536x646.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/12\/KakaoTalk_20231214_082536806_01-2048x861.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/12\/KakaoTalk_20231214_082536806_01-1568x659.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Why Study at Sahmyook?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">You can study in small classes where your instructor gets to know who you are and how to help you<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">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.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">There are many opportunities to travel around Korea; you are in Seoul!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Our instructors are highly educated and experienced in teaching Korean as a second language.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Korean Language School<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Yearly Academic Schedule (2025)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;background-color: #ffffff\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Session<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Start Date<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>End Date<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>HOURS<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\">Spring<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\">2025.03.05<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\">2025.05.15<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\" rowspan=\"4\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">200 Hours<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>(10 Weeks)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\">Summer<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\">2025.06.04<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\">2025.08.13<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\">Fall<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\">2025.09.03<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\">2025.11.19<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\">Winter<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\">2025.12.04<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\">2026.02.13<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>Schedule can be changed due to unexpected circumstances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Class Hours<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">Periods<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">Class Hours<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">Monday<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">Tuesday<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">Wednesday<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">Thursday<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">Friday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">09:00 ~ 09:50<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\" colspan=\"5\" rowspan=\"4\">Listening \/ Speaking \/ Writing \/ Grammer \/ Reading Comprehension<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Total 200 Hours (10 Weeks)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">10:00 ~ 10:50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">11:00 ~ 11:50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.2857%\">12:00 ~ 12:50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>For Level 1 and Level 2 classes, students may be assigned to the afternoon class depending on the number of students.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Class Levels<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.9273%\">Level<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20.9273%\" colspan=\"2\">Language Skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.9273%\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20.9273%\" rowspan=\"2\">Beginner<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 68.1453%\">Able to generate sentences using 800-word basic vocabulary and beginner grammar.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.9273%\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 68.1453%\">Able to use 1,500~2,000 vocabulary to understand and express paragraphs involving private and friendly topics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.9273%\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20.9273%\" rowspan=\"2\">Intermediate<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 68.1453%\">Have no difficulty in language functions needed in living an everyday life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.9273%\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 68.1453%\">Able to fluently understand and express social and abstract themes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.9273%\">5<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20.9273%\" rowspan=\"2\">Advanced<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 68.1453%\">Able to express language functions needed in research and work in fields of expertise to a certain extent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.9273%\">6<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 68.1453%\">Able to fluently and perfectly express language functions needed in research and work in fields of expertise.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Students who have already obtained TOPIK scores can be placed in advanced classes without a level test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">How to Apply<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3118\" src=\"http:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/12\/\ud55c\uad6d\uc5b4\uacfc\uc815-\uc11c\ub958-QR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/12\/\ud55c\uad6d\uc5b4\uacfc\uc815-\uc11c\ub958-QR.jpg 357w, https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/12\/\ud55c\uad6d\uc5b4\uacfc\uc815-\uc11c\ub958-QR-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/12\/\ud55c\uad6d\uc5b4\uacfc\uc815-\uc11c\ub958-QR-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/10QNMPaI9lJqSEAeQQtzZ7eS9wqKmjS2g?usp=sharing\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/10QNMPaI9lJqSEAeQQtzZ7eS9wqKmjS2g?usp=sharing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please scan all documents into a PDF file and send it via email.<\/p>\n<p>E &#8211; Mail : korean@syu.ac.kr<\/p>\n<p>Phone : +82-2-3399-3606 \/ 3602<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Application Process<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Submission of documents &#8211; Screening of documents &#8211; Announcement of document screening results &#8211; Issuance of invoice (when passing document screening) &#8211; Payment of tuition &#8211; Issuance of Certificate of Admission &#8211; Go to embassy and apply for visa &#8211; inform us of your flight schedule<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 48px\"><b>Tuition<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Tuition for one semester: KRW 1,500,000<\/p>\n<p>When applying for a D-4 language training visa, you must apply for at least two semesters.<\/p>\n<p>Application for 2 semesters: KRW 3,000,000 (applicable for group applicants and study abroad agencies)<br \/>\nApplication for 4 semesters: KRW 6,000,000 (individual applicants)<\/p>\n<p>Common costs<br \/>\nRegistration fee: 100,000 won (non-refundable)<br \/>\nInsurance premium: 75,000 won (6 months)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 48px\"><b>Bank Information<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Name of Bank<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">WOORI BANK, Sampung branch<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Account Holder<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">SAHMYOOK UNIVERSITY<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Account Number<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">071-070696-13-138<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">SWIFT Code<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">HVBKKRSEXX<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">X<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 48px\"><b>Required Documents<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>Application Form<\/li>\n<li>Self &#8211; Introduction \/ Study Plan<\/li>\n<li>A Copy of Passport<\/li>\n<li>Passport Size Photo<\/li>\n<li>Health Certificate<\/li>\n<li>School Diploma (Apostilled or Korean Embassy Certified)<\/li>\n<li>Academic Records (Apostilled or Korean Embassy Certified)<\/li>\n<li>Bank Balance Certificate (6 months $10,000 or more \/ 1 year : $20,000 or more)<\/li>\n<li>Parent&#8217;s Employment Certificate \/ Pay Stub (Required only if parents pay tuition)<\/li>\n<li>Family Relation Certificate (Required only if parents pay tuition)<\/li>\n<li>A letter of recommendation from a pastor of your church and a certificate of baptism (submitted only if you are an Adventist)<\/li>\n<li>Identity guarantee letter and identity card of the identity guarantor (submitted only if identity guarantee is provided by a Korean residing in Korea)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 48px\"><b>Dormitory<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Dormitory Fees<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 89.8455%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 8.16777%\">Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 18.911%\">4-Person Room<\/p>\n<p>(Zion Hall, Eden Hall)<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 18.911%\">3-Person Room<\/p>\n<p>(Zion Hall, Eden Hall)<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 18.911%\">2-Person Room<\/p>\n<p>(Zion Hall, Eden Hall)<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 24.7241%\">2-Person Room<\/p>\n<p>(Salem Hall, Peniel Hall, New Start Hall)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.16777%\">16 Weeks<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.911%\">782,000 KRW<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.911%\">934,000 KRW<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.911%\">1,151,000 KRW<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.7241%\">1,378,000 KRW<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> 4-person and 3-person rooms may not be available, so prior confirmation is required.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Initial Admission Fee: 100,000 KRW<\/li>\n<li>Student Council Fee: 10,000 KRW<\/li>\n<li>Dormitory Cafeteria: 5,000 KRW per meal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dormitory fees may vary during the summer vacation period (late June to late August) and the winter vacation period (late December to late February).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/programs\/korean-language-school\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Korean Language School<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":11,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-164","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=164"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3666,"href":"https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/164\/revisions\/3666"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.syu.ac.kr\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}