Home > For International Students Korean Language Program The Korean Language Program, offered by the Geumgang Language Center, is open to those foreign students, including ethnic Koreans, who are interested in the Korean language and culture. Applicants must be fluent speakers of English, Japanese, or Chinese, and they should (1) be currently enrolled in university studies, (2) be on leave from university studies, or (3) have graduated from university. This program has primarily been designed with a view to promoting a better understanding of Korean culture on the part of foreigners and to creating an environment where Korean students will be exposed to foreign languages (English, Japanese, and Chinese) and cultures. Admission to the Program The successful applicant will be offered a furnished dormitory room, which is shared with a Korean student, and provided with free meals in the school cafeteria. Moreover, they will receive further financial support provided that they meet the scholarship regulations of the Geumgnag Language Center. I. Application and Screening Procedure A. Documents Required (1) A Korean language application form (download) (2) A dormitory application form (download) (3) A statement of purpose (download) (4) A Student consent form (download) (5) An official enrollment(completion) certificate from the last school attended. (6) An official academic transcript from the last school attended. (7) A letter of recommandation from applicant's professor or boss(if you're not      a student currently) (8) A copy of the applicant's passport and (if possible) alien registration card (9) A certificate of health (download) (10) 6 Identification photographs (3cmx4cm, Including 2 photos on applications) (11) A link(address) of a movie clip introducing yourself in English       (NOT a movie clip itself) B. Screening procedure. (1) Application period       For Spring semester, from November to December       For Fall semester, from May to June (2) Submitting       Email to joey@ggu.ac.kr or       Mail to "International Exchange Center of Geumgang University, 14-9       Daemyeong-ri, Sangweol-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungnam, Korea." (3) Screening      (a) The committee evaluate the applicants based on the documents submitted         and phone-interview(if necessary)      (b) Notifying and sending the certificate of admission on the beginning of July         and January (4) Applying for a visa       On receiving the certificate of admission, applicants need to apply for a visa       to Korean embassy(legation) in their country(The list of required documents       is different according to the country, so please inquire the list to the       designated embassy) (5) Health insurance       All students participating in the Korean language program, should apply for       Korean insurance which is available in Korea immediately. Insurance fee is       approximately 100,000 KRW for 1 year. II. Program Description The Korean Language Program is offered twice a year during the spring semester and the fall semester, each of which consists of a 16-week session. Classes are offered at three level: beginner, intermediate and advanced level of proficiency. After successfully completing each level, students will receive a certificate of completion. A. Levels Offered (1) Beginner Level (2) Intermediate Level (3) Advanced Level B. Course Duration (1) Spring session: Starts from March 1st and lasts for 16 weeks. (2) Fall session: Starts from September 1st and lasts for 16 weeks. C. Class Schedules (1) Classes meet four days a week, from Tuesday through Friday. (2) Korean Cultural classes are offered every Monday. D. Expenses and Scholarships(1 semester)   Tuition : 1,750,000 KRW   Cultural classes tuition : 15,000 KRW   Books : 60,000 KRW   Meals : 2,500 KRW/Each Meal   Dormitory fee : 150,000 KRW   Dormitory membership fee : 25,000 KRW   Insurance fee : Approximately 100,000 KRW (1 year)   Alien registration fee  : 10,000 KRW (Immigration office)   If a student receives a scholarship, tuition, meals and) dormitory fee will be free and   financial support 200,000 KRW (100,000 KRW during a vacation) will be paid every   month) based on the hours participating the partnership program. III. Further Information For further information, please visit the home page (http://www.ggu.ac.kr) or contact, keun seok Kim at: E-mail: joey@ggu.ac.kr Telephone: +82-41-731-3583 Fax: +82-41-731-3585