Korean Language Regular Program includes four semesters in a year (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter). The duration of one semester is 10 weeks. Korean Language Regular Course intended for foreign as well as ethnic Korean students who want to systematically study Korean language and after reaching appropriate proficiency, going to enroll to one of the Korean University for undergraduate or master degree programs, otherwise to seek for a job. The effectiveness of this educational program is that it is based on communication of such parts as speech, listening, reading and writing. For each class (level), there are two teachers who guide each student at each process of learning, help to improve communication skills, and also help the student to adapt to Korean life and culture.
Course Structure
| Period | Classes | Lectures | Total Study Hours | Group Size | |
| 10 weeks | Mon – Fri | 1-2 class | 09:00 – 10:50 | 200 | up to 15 people |
| 3-4 class | 11:10 – 13:00 | ||||
Program contents
| Level | Core Contents | |
| Beginner | 1 level |
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| 2 level |
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| Intermediate | 3 level |
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| 4 level |
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| Advanced | 5 level |
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| 6 level |
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Schedule
*Please note that the application for admission may be closed early due to restrictions on the quota stipulated by the immigration office.
| Semester | Semester Duration | Placement Test and Orientation |
Deadlines
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| 2023 Spring | 14 Mar ~ 25 May | 07 Mar / 13 Mar | 31 Jan | 31 Jan | 31 Jan |
| 2023 Summer | 13 Jun ~ 24 Aug | 05 Jun / 12 Jun | 17 Apr | 17 Apr | 16 May |
| 2023 Fall | 12 Sep ~ 24 Nov | 05 Sep / 11 Sep | 29 JUL | 29 JUL | 29 JUL |
| 2023 Winter | 12 Dec ~ 23 Feb(’24) | 11 Dec | 17 Oct | 17 Oct | 19 Nov |
Attendance
Must attend at least 80% of total study hours.
Otherwise, if the attendance is less than 80% it is not possible to go to the next level.
(Total study hours: 200, 80% attendance: 160 hours)
Otherwise, if the attendance is less than 80% it is not possible to go to the next level.
(Total study hours: 200, 80% attendance: 160 hours)
Level up
You have to gain 70 points in total for the midterm and the final terms.
Criteria to enter the program
Foreigners or ethnic Koreans (Koreans residing abroad) who hold at least high school graduation certificate.
Required documents
The main package of documents which must be submitted to the university
- 1. Application Form & Self Introduction Download
- 2. Passport copy
- 3. A copy of Diploma (minimum requirement having a high school diploma)
(Translated into English, notarized, Apostilled)
- 4. A copy of Grades (addition to diploma)
(Translated into English, notarized, Apostilled)
- 5. Certificate of Balance on a Bank Account (10,000 USD or more)
- 6. Passport or ID of both parents
Additional documents (must be submitted additionally upon the request of admission office)
- 1. Certificate of parents income
- 2. Birth certificate
Required documents for Chinese applicants
| Document Specification | Remark |
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Application form
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Submit online application or download application form from “Downloads” page, fill out the form and submit by email. |
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Study Plan
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Write a study plan and motivation for studying Korean language within self introduction part. |
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Passport copy
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A copy of the passport (colored) |
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Last school diploma
(Notarization by China Ministry of Education) |
High school graduates:
High school diploma / scanned copy
College graduates: High school diploma and college diploma / scanned copy
University or College Students: High school diploma / scanned copy
A copy of enrollment certificate or graduation certificate |
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Last school transcripts
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All school records transcripts / scanned copies |
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Financial statement Certificate of bank balance
Parent income certificate
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Financial statement: RMB 50,000 or more
Bank balance certificate expiration date – 6 months from the application date
Bank branch telephone number, name of contact person
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Family Certificate Copy of Hugubu, notarized certificate of kinship (English)
Copy of student and parents identification card
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A copy of the student and parent’s family registration / scanned copy
Copy of student and parent identification card / scanned copy
Notarized certificate of kinship
In case of parental divorce or death, should submit appropriate certificate
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Occupation after graduation
(If not graduated immediately) |
If you are not a graduate of the current year must submit a certificate of occupation between graduation date and current date (career certificate etc.) / scanned copy
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Document from guarantor
(If not graduated immediately) |
One copy of original notarized certificate and one original copy of certificate of employer or guarantor. |
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3 pictures
(If not graduated immediately) |
3.5 cm ×4.5 cm half-board photo |
Registration Procedure
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Online Application through the Website
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Submit Required Documents
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Documents review and result notification, tuition payment guide
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Pay for tuition and submit a receipt.
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Course Enrollment Certificate production
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Visa Acquisition and Entry
Payment for Tuition
Tuition fees
- Entrance Fee : 50,000 won
- Tuition fee : 1,450,000 won (1 semester / 10 weeks)
- Textbooks fee (per semester 40,000 ~ 65,000 won), must pay separately.
- (In the case of the transfer of tuition funds from abroad, there are cases of underpayment or overpayment. In both possible cases, the administration will make an evaluation and notify the student after the beginning of the semester)
Payment method
- Bank name : 우체국 (Korea Post Office, Seoul, South Korea)
- Account number : 013540-01-007630 (swift code : SHBKKRSEKPO)
- Account Holder : 총신교육원 (CHONGSHIN EDUCATION CENTER)
- Once the admission office has made the decision on students admission, it will be separately presented an invoice for tuition fees payment, only then should pay. The name of the sender of funds must match with the applicant’s name.
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Transfer of funds from abroad
- Account Holder : CHONGSHIN EDUCATION CENTER (총신교육원)
- Account number : 013540-01-007630
- SWIFT CODE : SHBKKRSEKPO (SHINHAN BANK)
- Bank name : CHONGSHIN UNIVERSITY POST OFFICE (우체국은행)
- Bank address : 31 SADANG-DONG, DONGJAK-GU, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
- Phone number : (+82) 2-3479-0612
- Fax : (+82) 2-595-5313
- Email : [email protected]
Dormitory (temporarily closed due to COVID19)
In order to reserve a dormitory need to fill out appropriate part within the application form for Korean Language Regular Program. Also, you can separately download the application form from the page “Downloads”, fill out and submit an application by university email. Admission committee will receive and review application, and after will announce reservation details individually (number of rooms is limited).
Dormitory Information
Dormitory Information
Cancellation and the Money Refund
- 1. Before the opening date of the semester : full refund of tuition fee
- 2. Up to 1/3 of the total study hours : refunding back 2/3 of tuition fee
- 3. Less than half of the total study hours : 1/2 refund back
- 4. After 1/2 of full-time study hours : non refundable
- The entrance fee is non-refundable.
- Counting the total study hours starts with the beginning of the semester, and the calculation of the amount for refund starts from the date when student has submited application for refund.
- In case of return of funds to abroad, the applicant must bear all costs of the transfer (bank fees, taxes, etc).
- While student has already obtained a visa, refunding is possible only after, when all required documents upon request of the admission office will be submitted to the university.
- In the case of dropping out, if the attendance rate for the semester is less than 80%, the tuition for the semester cannot be refunded.
- Students can not get their tuition fee with D4 visa for purposes other than studying abroad and apply for a change to another visa, such as a refugee visa, cannot refund their tuition.
VISA
When applying only for one semester, it is possible to obtain C-3 visa.
When applying only for two or more semesters, it is possible to obtain D-4 visa.
When applying only for two or more semesters, it is possible to obtain D-4 visa.