1. Overview
The Regular Korean Program is designed for foreigners and overseas Koreans who wish to enter regular degree programs at Korean universities (including graduate schools) or learn Korean while experiencing Korean culture.
Starting from the 2026 academic year, the semester system will change from six semesters per year to four. For details such as the academic calendar and class hours, please refer to the notice board.
| Campus | Seoul - Humanities & Social Sciences Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Feature | Language learning for academic purpose and culture acquisition | |
| Session | Six sessions/year (Approx. 8 weeks/session) | |
| Level | Level 1 (Beginner) to Level 6 (Advanced) | |
| Hour | 9AM-2:50PM, Monday thru Friday, 260 minutes/day, Approx. 8 weeks | |
2. Program schedule
| Year | Session | Application Period |
Orientation/ Placement test |
Session Begins | Session Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Jan2 ~ Jan 31, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| 2 | Mar 4 ~ Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | |
| 3 | May 2 ~ Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | |
| 4 | Jul 1 ~ Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | |
| 5 | Sep 1 ~ Sep 26, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | |
| 6 | Nov 3 ~ Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan2, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | |
| 2026 | 1 | Dec 8, 2025 ~ Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| 2 | Mar 9 ~ Apr 24, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | |
| 3 | Jun 8 ~ Jul 24, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 | Nov 17, 2026 | |
| 4 | Sep 7 ~ Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 2, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 |
- 1) Only ones who successfully go through our screening process are eligible to enroll in our program.
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2) Apply during the application period pertinent to your choosing session. Early application's unacceptable.3) Our application period can be closed earlier than the deadline because of capacity, classroom, or other reasons.
3. Class size
1) The number of students in each class is limited to 10 to 15.
2) Timetable
| Time | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Class01 | 09:00~10:05 AM | 65min |
| Class02 | 10:15~11:20 AM | 65min |
| Lunch break | 11:20 AM~12:30 PM | 70min |
| Class03 | 12:30~01:35 PM | 65min |
| Class04 | 01:45~02:50 PM | 65min |
4. Level placement test and Orientation
- 1) We have two types of assessment for students' level placement: Pre-test and Level placement test. A pre-test is a part of SLI new application but not mandatory. A level test is mandatory for all new students except for those who selected a level 1 placement in application.
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2) New students take a level test on a course start date announced in #2 Program schedule.
5. Textbook
We proudly use "Sungkyun Korean (성균한국어)", authored and reviewed by SKKU faculty members and published by the school publishing team. Available at SKKU bookstore. Our textbook package for each level consists of 2 books: 1) Voca/Grammar and 2) Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing.
6. Field trip
- Students join cultural activities to have a hands-on cultural experience.
7. Tuition and fees
| Tuition & Fees | Seoul Campus | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition rate | KRW1,750,000 | |
| Application fee | KRW60,000 | Non-refundable |
| Total | KRW1,810,000 |
8. Classroom expectations
1) Respect teachers & others with civility. Being a SLI student requires appropriate behaviors in classroom where people from different backgrounds join for learning.
2) Focus on teacher’s instruction and keep communication open to others.
3) Do not unlawfully reproduce class materials. Any student who commits the reproduction including copying, bookbinding, PDF scanned, or taking a photoshoot shall not be able to participate in the class.
4) Students who conducting any of followings shall be suspended or expelled from the school.
-Disruptive behaviors including cell phone use not involved in class, unpermitted recording of class, and resistant to class activity.
- Inappropriate activity against learning purpose of visa i.e. un-approved part-time job
- Belligerent, disruptive and threatening action or word, drugs, disruptive behaviors mentally or physically to others (monetary deal, bullying)
- Any commitment against the Korean law
Last modified: 5 March 2025