Yonsei Korean Language Institute

• The 3-week program is designed to provide both short-term Korean language learning and opportunities to experience Korean culture.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours per day)
• Total Hours: 60 hours over 3 weeks
• Offered: 4 times annually
• Cultural Experiences
  - After classes, students can participate in cultural activities such as Korean cooking and traditional craft-making, lasting about 2 hours per session, conducted 3 to 4 times throughout the program.
  ※ The cultural experience activities are subject to change depending on the semester and circumstances.

          ※This program is not eligible for housing.

• Application Process
  1) Submit the online application : Upload required documents.
  2) Pay the application fee.

• Academic Schedule

  • 2024 Academic Schedule (Korean Standard time)

    	Application Period	Payment Deadline (Tuition)	Placement Test	Begins	Ends
    Summer 2	May 27 ~ Jul 19	Jul 19	Aug 29  9:30 AM	Aug 30	Sep 24
    Winter	Oct 28 ~ Dec 20	Dec 20	Jan 31, 2025  9:30 AM	Feb 3, 2025	Feb 21, 2025

    2025 Academic Schedule (Korean Standard time)

    	Application Period(-17:00)	Payment Deadline (Tuition)	Placement Test	Begins	Ends
    Spring	Dec 2, 2024 ~ Jan 24, 2025	Jan 24 17:00	Mar 5  9:30 AM	Mar 6	Mar 26
    Summer	Apr 28 ~ Jun 20	Jun 20 17:00	Aug 4  9:30 AM	Aug5	Aug 26
    Fall	May 26 ~ Jul 18	Jul 18 17:00	Aug 28  9:30 AM	Aug 29	Sep 18
    Winter	Oct 27 ~ Dec 19	Dec 19 17:00	Jan 22, 2026  9:30 AM	Jan 23, 2026	Feb 12, 2026

• Eligibility
  • • Eligibility: High school graduate
      ※ Those who have not yet graduated from high school but are expected to graduate may not apply.
    • Required Documents:
      1. Online Application
      2. Copy of passport
      3. Copy of final school graduation certificate (in English or Korean)
         ※ If the certificate is not in English or Korean, a certified translation is required (Transcripts are not accepted).
      4. Photo 
      5. Application fee payment 

    • Contact:
      - Email: yskliuk@yonsei.ac.kr

    • Document review will begin after confirmation of online application submission and application fee payment.

• Visa Information
  • • Applicants for the 3-week program are ineligible to apply for the D-4 student visa.
    • If you wish to apply for a student visa, please apply for Regular program or The University Korean program.
• Payment Information
  • • Application fee(non-refundable)
      - 2024 academic year: 80,000 KRW
      - 2025 academic year: 100,000 KRW
    • Tuition fee (Including cultural experience fee and insurance fee, non-refundable: 130,000 won)
      - 2024 academic year: 995,000 won
      - 2025 academic year: 1,040,000 KRW
    • If tuition is increased, the additional amount must be paid.
    • Any bank charges incurred during remittance are the responsibility of the applicant, and any differences due to exchange rates will be settled after admission.
    • Please ensure that the payment is transferred to the virtual account number generated during online registration.
    • For bank transfers, please be aware that transfer fees may result in a lower amount being deposited than the intended payment.
    • Once payment is made, please notify the 3-week program coordinator via email at yskliuk@yonsei.ac.kr

    Period	Class Days (15 Days)	Refund Amount(2024)	Refund Amount(2025)	Refund %
    1/3	1 ~ 5	577,000 KRW	606,970 KRW	66.7%
    1/2	6 ~ 8	432,500 KRW	455,000 KRW	50%
    1/2~	9 ~ 15	Non-refundable	Non-refundable	0%

• Academic Regulations
  • • All students applying for the 3-week short-term program will be assigned to an appropriate class based on a placement test of their Korean language proficiency. Each class has about 15 students, and if there are fewer than 5 students, the class will not be opened. (Students who do not take the placement test will automatically be assigned to the beginner class.)
    • Students enrolled in the Korean Language Institute must attend at least 80% (48 hours) of the total class time. Grades are based on attendance, class participation, and final exam.
    • The 3-week program requires mandatory participation in both Korean language classes and cultural experience activities. (You cannot choose to attend only one of the Korean language classes or cultural experience activities.)
    • However, the attendance hours required for certification are calculated based on Korean language class hours, and cultural experience activities are not included in the calculation of attendance hours.
    • The acceptance of credits and the number of credits recognized may vary depending on the regulations of foreign universities, so we recommend you to contact your home institution in advance.
• Learning content and Textbooks

  • Level 1

    • Textbook: 3-Week Completion Korean Language 1
    • Week 1
      - Lesson 1: Hangul (1), Lesson 2: Hangul (2), Lesson 3: Hangul (3), Lesson 4: My name is Yuri, Lesson 5: What country are you from?
    • Week 2
      - Lesson 6: Where are you going?, Lesson 7: I will get off here, Lesson 8: How much is it?, Lesson 9: How many pairs would you like?, Lesson 10: Shall we have lunch together?
    • Week 3
      - Lesson 11: One serving of bulgogi and naengmyeon, Lesson 12: I exercise from three to five, Lesson 13: What do you want to do on Saturday?, Lesson 14: I’m going to Dongdaemun Market, Lesson 15: It’s 10,000 won each.

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    Level 2

    • Textbook: 3-Week Completion Korean Language 2
    • Week 1
      - Lesson 1: I am an office worker, Lesson 2: How long does it take from home to school?, Lesson 3: Please stop in front of that department store, Lesson 4: It’s raining and windy, Lesson 5: It’s spicy but delicious.
    • Week 2
      - Lesson 6: Would you like to eat here?, Lesson 7: Let’s go shopping together later, Lesson 8: I swim about twice a week, Lesson 9: I did my homework and listened to music, Lesson 10: Is there a longer pair of pants than this?
    • Week 3
      - Lesson 11: I bought a wallet for my younger sibling, Lesson 12: What did you do when you met your friend?, Lesson 13: Let’s not go to the bowling alley; it’s too far, Lesson 14: Can I talk on the phone now?, Lesson 15: I really enjoyed these three weeks.

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    Level 3

    • Textbook: 3-Week Completion Korean Language 3
    • Week 1
      - Lesson 1: Did you learn Korean before coming to Korea?, Lesson 2: I will contact Yeongju, Lesson 3: Have you ever seen a performance in Korea?, Lesson 4: I plan to watch baseball tomorrow, Lesson 5: It will be congested because it’s after work.
    • Week 2
      - Lesson 6: It takes only five minutes, Lesson 7: What are you doing in the afternoon?, Lesson 8: Please try bibimbap, Lesson 9: After eating tteokbokki, let’s eat patbingsu, Lesson 10: When I’m bored, I often go to karaoke with friends.
    • Week 3
      - Lesson 11: My hobby is taking photos, Lesson 12: I want to buy Korean tea, Lesson 13: It’s cheap because it’s on sale now, Lesson 14: I bought a T-shirt yesterday, but it’s a bit small, Lesson 15: It snows in Korea, but it doesn’t snow in Taiwan.

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    Level 4

    • Textbook: 3-Week Completion Korean Language 4
    • Week 1
      - Lesson 1: I have been learning Korean for six months, Lesson 2: I have become quite familiar with it now, Lesson 3: Can I look at the book together?, Lesson 4: You need a student ID to enter the library, Lesson 5: You cannot take photos inside the exhibition room.
    • Week 2
      - Lesson 6: You cannot sit just anywhere, Lesson 7: Fry the kimchi and then add the rice, Lesson 8: I went to my friend's house and came back, Lesson 9: I think the striped dress is better than the floral one, Lesson 10: I’m not sure if my souvenirs will please my friends.
    • Week 3
      - Lesson 11: I think I will just rest at home this weekend, Lesson 12: I decided to go to a concert with a friend, Lesson 13: You can find anything at Namdaemun Market, Lesson 14: There’s no place as beautiful as Jeju Island, Lesson 15: Even if it’s hard, it will be a good experience.

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    Level 5

    • Textbook: 3-Week Completion Korean Language 5
    • Week 1
      - Lesson 1: I’m learning Korean to study at a Korean university, Lesson 2: I do my homework while listening to Korean songs, Lesson 3: I don’t think the store will open on the weekend, Lesson 4: They give a lot of discounts compared to downtown banks, Lesson 5: They say it will rain all weekend.
    • Week 2
      - Lesson 6: My aunt told me to take this bus, Lesson 7: I thought minbak (homestay) wasn’t allowed, Lesson 8: I keep coughing on top of having a sore throat, Lesson 9: I took medicine but it’s not getting better, Lesson 10: I need to exercise to lose weight healthily.
    • Week 3
      - Lesson 11: I received an invitation, but I can’t go empty-handed, Lesson 12: What’s in the shopping bag?, Lesson 13: I can’t believe how much everyone wanted to meet me, Lesson 14: Please ask for a window seat, Lesson 15: I have been able to stay for another year.

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    Level 6

    • Textbook: 3-Week Completion Korean Language 6
    • Week 1
      - Lesson 1: The view is not as good as this room, but it’s bright and clean, Lesson 2: I want to change my hairstyle since it’s summer, Lesson 3: They say the food is cheap and delicious, Lesson 4: I can’t hear well, Lesson 5: Nowadays, instead of cash, people use transportation cards a lot.
    • Week 2
      - Lesson 6: As soon as it opened, the audience exceeded 200,000, Lesson 7: The actors’ performances were really wonderful, Lesson 8: They feed me and play with me, Lesson 9: I’m sorry for keeping you waiting for so long, Lesson 10: Should I buy it for you?
    • Week 3
      - Lesson 11: There should be a lot of useful things at the flea market, Lesson 12: I’ve made a reservation to extend my visa, Lesson 13: If you have the heart, you can do anything in this world, Lesson 14: Let’s go to places like amusement parks or karaoke and shout, Lesson 15: Thank you for taking care of me all this time.

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    Level 7

    • Textbook: 3-Week Completion Korean Language 7
    • Week 1
      - Lesson 1: Studying abroad, Lesson 2: Cultural differences, Lesson 3: Personality of people, Lesson 4: Useful life information, Lesson 5: Culture in greetings.
    • Week 2
      - Lesson 6: Dreams and taboos, Lesson 7: Consumption patterns, Lesson 8: Consumer culture, Lesson 9: Fashion and trends, Lesson 10: Language and society.
    • Week 3
      - Lesson 11: Changes in consciousness, Lesson 12: Media images, Lesson 13: Internet and privacy, Lesson 14: Tradition and modernity, Lesson 15: Nature and humanity.

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    Level 8

    • Textbook: 3-Week Completion Korean Language 8
    • Week 1
      - Lesson 1: Men and women, Lesson 2: Korean families, Lesson 3: Mass culture, Lesson 4: Jobs and aptitudes, Lesson 5: South Korea and North Korea.
    • Week 2
      - Lesson 6: Holidays, Lesson 7: Modern people and city life, Lesson 8: Education, Lesson 9: Individual and society, Lesson 10: Corporations and society.
    • Week 3
      - Lesson 11: Science and technology, Lesson 12: Figures, Lesson 13: Cultural heritage, Lesson 14: Leisure activities, Lesson 15: Environment and life.
• Cultural Activities

  • • Students enrolled in the 3-week program will have the opportunity to experience 2~3 Korean culture activities including Korean cooking classes, K-pop dance, Taekwondo, traditional Korean crafts, and hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) experiences during the afternoons.

    • These cultural experiences will be held about 3 to 4 times over the course of the 3 weeks, typically for about 2 hours in the afternoon after the morning Korean language classes.

    • As these cultural activities are an integral part of the course, participation is mandatory.

    • The detailed schedule will be provided in a guide sent via email before the start of the course.

    • While attendance at the afternoon cultural activities is required for all students, it does not count toward the attendance hours needed for course completion.

    • Please note that the content of the cultural activities may change depending on the semester and schedule.

     

    1. Korean Cooking Class

    Making the Korean foods by yourself and try it.

     

     

    2. K-POP Choreography

    Let's learn various K-pop choreographies and take challenge (shorts) videos.