Yonsei Korean Language Institute

2025 Academic Schedule (Korean Standard time)

※Note: Due to limited capacity, registration may close early.

 Summer Special Program does NOT provide airport pickup service.

• Eligibility: Those with high school diploma  or higher (no age limit)
                      * High school students who are expected to graduate by June 2025 can also apply.
• Required Documents
  1. A copy of your passport.
  2. A copy of final degree certificate (only in English or Korean; translations must be notarized if in another language).
     • For high school seniors graduating in June 2025: Official transcript with the expected graduation date

• Contact:
  - Regarding Required document and enrollment: yskli2@yonsei.ac.kr
  - Regarding Cultural Activities and Field Trip: ysitkli@yonsei.ac.kr

• The Summer Special Program doesn’t meet the student visa(D-4) requirement.
• The 5-week summer period can be covered by the K-ETA. Visa support for all type of visa is not available.

• 2025 Application Fee(non-refundable): 100,000 KRW 
• 2025 Tuition Fee: 1,400,000 KRW
• 2025 Cultural Actvity Fee(non-refundable): 100,000 KRW (Optional)
• 2025 Field Trip Fee(non-refundable): 160,000 KRW per session (Optional)
• Dormitory Fee: To be paid directly to the dormitory office once dormitory admission is confirmed.
  ※ Note: Bank transfers may incur transaction fees, resulting in less than the transferred amount being received.
  ※ Students are responsible for these fees, and any shortfall due to exchange rates must be paid in full within the registration period.

  Refund Policy (based on the date of submission of the refund application form)

  구분	Class Days (25 Days)	Refund Amount	Refund (%)
  1/3	1~8	933,800	66.7%
  1/2	9~13	700,000	50%
  1/2 ~	14~25	Non-refundable

• Regardless of whether it is the day before the semester starts, application fees, afternoon special activities, and expenses for Korean cultural activities are non-refundable. Refund requests are applicable to tuition only.
• If requesting a refund to an overseas account, the bank fees will be excluded.
• In case where a class is canceled due to insufficient applicants, a full refund will be issued including application fee.

• Classes will be placed based on placement test result.
• If there are 5 or fewer students assigned in a class, a class will not be opened.
• Attendance of at least 80% (80 hours) of the total class time is required for certification.
• Grades are determined based on attendance, participation in class, quizzes, final exams, etc. However, the required attendance time for certification only includes Korean language classes.
• Summer special programs are equivalent to 3 credits. However, we recommend you to contact your home institution in advance regarding credit transfer.
• Certificate of Enrollment and official transcript can be issued upon request.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4 

Level 5

Level 6

• Residency Period: June 26(Thur), 2025, to August 2(Sat), 2025. (37 nights)
• Application Period: 2 April(Wed) 10am to 4 April(Fri) 5pm (KST, first-come, first-served basis).
• Dormitory Application Result Announcement: 10 April(Thur) 5pm
• Cost: 814,000 KRW
• Dormitory Fee Payment Period: 11 April(Fri) 10am to 14 April(Mon) 11pm
• Application Method:
  • Access Yonsei Portal: http://portal.yonsei.ac.kr
  • Log In
    - ID: KLI student number (e.g., 202486****)
    - Password: Date of birth (YYMMDD)
  • Yonsei Portal > Academic System > Dormitory(Shinchon) > APPLICATION > [KLI]SUMMER SPECIAL-MUAK HOUSE
  • Dormitory Website: http://dorm.yonsei.ac.kr
  • For inquiries: muakdorm@yonsei.ac.kr, +82-2-2123-8419

• Yonsei Korean Language Institute offers afternoon cultural activities for students participating in the Summer Special Program, providing opportunities to experience Korean culture. The Korean cooking practice classes will be held approximately 3 times over the course of 3 weeks(July 1st ~ July 21st).
• The specific details and schedule will be provided during the orientation before the class starts.
• The afternoon cultural activities are available on an optional basis for those who have registered in advance and does not count toward the attendance hours required for course completion.
•  The content of afternoon cultural activities may be subject to change based on the KLI or instructor circumstances. 

[Cost]: 100,000 KRW for a total of 3 sessions .

 ※ If the minimum number of participants is not met, the cooking class will be canceled, and it will be refunded after May 9th.

 ※ Refunds are not possible for personal reasons, except in the case of insufficient participants.

1. Korean Cooking Class

Students will learn about the background and characteristics of Korean cuisine, enhancing their understanding of Korean food culture. Through team-based practical activities, they will foster closer relationships with friends and be introduced to Korean food for the first time. The cooking practice will provide a lively and energetic afternoon, and they will be able to reminisce about the Korean dishes they have made when they return to their home country.

Students will be divided into 5 groups, and each group will have a cooking class once a week for a total of 3 weeks.

Group 1: (July 1st, July 8th, July 15th)
Group 2: (July 2nd, July 9th, July 16th)
Group 3: (July 3rd, July 10th, July 17th)
Group 4: (July 4th, July 11th, July 18th)
Group 5: (July 7th, July 14th, July 21st)

All groups will sequentially learn 3 different dishes.

[Cooking Menu]

1st Session: Yangnyeomdwaejigalbi(grilled marinated pork ribs) and Vegetable Salad
2nd Session: Bulgogi Summer Bibimbap
3rd Session: Dakgalbi with rice cake and Vegetables

*Kimchi and rice will be provided, and if there is any meat that cannot be consumed, it will be replaced with mushrooms and seafood.

[How to Apply]

1. Log in to the [Academic System] (https://kliportal.yonsei.ac.kr/student/)

2. Apply and make payment under [Special Activity].

Inquiries related to Cultural Activity and Field Trip
E-mail: ysitkli@yonsei.ac.kr

Yonsei Korean Language Institute organizes a cultural exploration field trip for students in the Summer Special Program to experience Korean culture and history. The field trip takes place on a weekend day during the semester, departing at 9 a.m. and returning to the school around 5 p.m. The field trip is available only to those who register in advance and is not mandatory.

[Cost]: 160,000 KRW per session.

 ※ If the minimum number of participants is not met, the field trip will be canceled, and it will be refunded after May 9th.

 ※ Refunds are not possible for personal reasons, except in the case of insufficient participants.

 2025 Schedule

1. July 12, 2025 (Saturday) 8:50 AM - 6:00 PM

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Namsan Field Trip

[Schedule]

[9:00 AM] - Meet at Yonsei University KLI
[9:20 AM - 11:20 AM] - Gyeongbokgung Palace
[11:30 AM - 12:30 PM] - Lunch
[12:40 PM - 3:20 PM] - The Blue House (Cheongwadae)
[3:40 PM - 5:40 PM] - N Seoul Tower
[6:00 PM] - Arrive back at Yonsei University KLI

2. July 26, 2025 (Saturday) 8:50 AM - 5:30 PM

COEX, Han River Cruise Field Trip

[Schedule]

[9:00 AM - 10:00 AM] - Depart from Yonsei University KLI - Arrive at Bongeunsa Temple in Gangnam
[10:00 AM - 10:50 AM] - Visit Bongeunsa Temple
[11:30 AM - 1:00 PM] - COEX Starfield and Ktown4u
[1:30 PM - 3:00 PM] - Lotte World Tower
[4:00 PM - 4:40 PM] - (Yeouido), E-Land Han river Cruise
[5:30 PM] - Arrive back at KLI

[How to Apply]

1. Log in to the [Academic System] (https://kliportal.yonsei.ac.kr/student/)

2. Apply and make payment under [Special Activity].

Inquiries related to Cultural Activity and Field Trip
E-mail: ysitkli@yonsei.ac.kr