Yonsei KOREAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

The Korean Language Institute was founded on April 1, 1959, making it the inaugural institution to offer intensive courses in the Korean language. Alongside providing instruction in the language itself, the KLI has actively engaged in promoting Korean culture and history to students, missionaries, and diplomats.

All instructors at the Korean Language Institute (KLI) possess extensive experience and receive specialized training to teach non-native speakers the Korean language. The dedicated KLI staff consistently strive to create a nurturing environment that fosters student growth. Currently, the KLI operates as a prominent institution with 160 educators instructing around 2,300 students each term. Over the course of 62 years, KLI has proudly graduated 8,100 students, attracting a total of 146,520 learners from 151 countries to study Korean.

Students enrolled in KLI represent various backgrounds and countries, creating a dynamic and diverse community. This multicultural environment fosters a vibrant atmosphere for learning Korean, encouraging engaging conversations and cross-cultural interactions. Such interactions not only enhance conversational abilities but also promote a deeper understanding among students.

Development History of Korean Language School by Solidarity
Opening the first chapter of Korean language education in the 1960s and laying the foundation for education
Prepare for the heyday of Korean language education in the 1970s
In the 1980s, he began rooting for his overseas compatriots.
In the 1990s, specialized education and the foundation for overseas expansion were sought.
2000s, Prepare for New Leap Forward for the Future 50 Years of Korean Language Education
In 2010s, the field of education was opened through online education

– Introduction

The Regular Program is offered on a year-round basis, so you may choose to begin your studies when it is most convenient for you. Every semester, around 1,600 people from 60 different countries study at the KLI, and the majority of these people enroll in the Regular Program. Throughout the program, students will learn cultural information needed for the successful application of Korean. KLI classes are small and offer many opportunities for interaction with the teacher and other students in class. Language learning is promoted through a variety of classroom activities and projects. Students have the opportunity to meet other students from diverse countries and cultures, which can be useful to them after they graduate and become employed.

Cours	Campus	Levels	Morning/ Afternoon	Class Schedule (KST)	Period (total hours)	Tuitio, etc.	Class Period	Dormitory Housing
A	Shinchon (Seoul)	6	Morning	09:00~13:00	10 weeks (200 hours)	Tuition : 1,770,000 application fee : 80,000	Monday~ Friday	First come first serve
C	Shinchon (Seoul)	6	Afternoon	14:00~17:50	10 weeks (200 hours)	Tuition : 1,770,000 application fee : 80,000	Monday~ Friday	First come first serve

The University Korean Language Program is designed for foreign students who are either currently enrolled in a Korean university or are planning on applying to a Korean university. This course aims to cultivate the high level of Korean ability necessary for studying at a Korean university by focusing on content related to university life as well as university courses and lectures. Through this course, students will be able to acquire the Korean language skills necessary for preparing to enter a Korean university in a short period of time.

* If the number of enrolled students is insufficient to open, the classes could be closed after the payment deadline.

	Sinchon Campus (Seoul)
Semester Start	4 semesters per year (March, June, September, December)
Semester	10 weeks per semester
Class Time	200 hours per semester
Class Schedule	Monday-Friday/2:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.
Levels	6 Levels (Elementary 1, Elementary 2, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Advanced 1, Advanced 2)
Dormitory	First come, first served
Tuition	1,920,000won

The Evening Program is designed for diplomats, professors, businessmen, bankers and anyone who cannot participate in the Regular Program due to their daytime work. The program focuses on enhancing communication proficiency, which is essential for business people living in Korea.

Classes are offered 3 class hours a day (from 18:30 to 21:05), 3 days a week (Mon/Tue/Thur) for 10 weeks (total 90 class hours). All Korean classes in every program are conducted only in Korean. Also, Students of Evening Program are required to attend at least 72hours (80%) Students who miss more than 18 hours a term will automatically fail.

For your reference, this program is non-extended visa program, so students who could stay in Korea without KLI’s visa documents could apply for the evening program.

• Semester: 10 weeks
• Total number of class hours: 90hours
• ​Class day: three days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
• Class Time: PM 6:30 ~ 9:05 (Class 1 PM 6:30 ~ 7:15, Class 2 PM 7:25 ~ 8:10, Class 3 PM 8:20 ~ 9:05)
• ​The number of students in a class: about 13 people
• Level: ​8 levels
• EVALUATION: Final 100%
• All classes are conducted in Korean

The Advanced Program is organized for students who have graduated from KLI. The students who attend these classes will study all fields of Korea and the Korean language. The course will be offered when 5 or more students register for the course. A student may take the Advanced Program a maximum of 2 times. This program is held 2 hours a day in the morning (11:10 ~ 13:00) and afternoon (14:00 ~ 15:50), 10 hours a week and 100 hours a term (10 weeks).

• EVALUATION: Final 100%
• Students are required to attend at least 80 hours of the total 100 class hours. Students who miss more than 20 hours a term will fail regardless of their test scores.
• All Korean classes in every program are conducted only in Korean.

The Summer Special Program was designed for students wanting to learn Korean while experiencing Korean culture over summer break. For five weeks, mornings will consist of intensively studying the Korean language in ①Korean class(한국어 수업). Afternoons will consist of ②cultural activities(오후특별활동) such as Korean cooking, calligraphy, and seal engraving. There will also be a ③field trip(필드트립) where students can directly experience Korea’s past connecting with the present through Korean cultural historic sites and museums.

• Number of Weeks : 5 Weeks
• Hours of Instruction : 100 hours(4 hours/day X 5 days/week X 5 weeks)
• Class Days : 5 days/week(Monday to Friday)
• Class Hours : 4 hours(9:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
• Afternoon activities: 2 days/week, less than 2 hours/session (1pm~3pm or 2pm ~ 4pm, differs by session)  ※Schedule could be changed.
• Students per class: Up to 13
• Levels: 6 levels in total (Lv.1 to Lv.6)
• Assessment: 100% of Final Exam Grades
• All classes are conducted in KOREAN.
• [Contact information of Program Coordinator] Lim, Eunbin yskli2@yonsei.ac.kr

This program is designed for students to learn Korean intensively in a short period of time. For 3 weeks, Korean classes in the morning, 5 days a week, 4 hours a day. In the afternoon, experience Korea through Korean cultural experiences (Korean cooking class, Korean traditional crafts, Taekwondo etc./For 3weeks about 3~4times) .

* The 3-week intensive course is not a D4 visa application program. To apply for a D-4-1 visa, please apply for a regular course or university Korean course.

• Number of Weeks : 3 Weeks
• Hours of Instruction : 60 hours
• Class Days : Monday to Friday
• Class Hours : 4 hours (9:00 am to 1:00 pm)
• Afternoon Korean cultural activities : 3~4times (2pm ~ 4pm) ※Schedule could be changed
• EVALUATION : Final 100%
• All classes will be taught only in KOREAN

When there is a request by any foreign organization, such as a private business or a Diplomatic Mission to Korea, classes are organized for its members. All teachers are highly qualified and experienced and use effective, modern teaching methods. Such classes are conducted either at KLI or at a place designated by the organization.