1) A completed application form (download) with one photograph, and an essay stating your purpose of study
2) A copy of your school transcript from the last school attended (only in English)
3) A photocopy of the student's passport
4) Application fee (non-refundable): 60,000 Won
5) A original notarized sponsorship letter and a bank financial statement (over $3,000 USD) for those who wish to obtain a student (D-4) visa

A high school diploma or its equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to KLI.

Submission of required documents -> Screening process -> Notice of admission ->Tuition payment -> Admission letter, if requested

Screening process for application usually takes 1 or 2 weeks. KLI will inform you of your acceptance to the program by e-mail, and upon receiving the KLI acceptance e-mail, you need to pay the tuition fee for your term.

KLI normally sends an admission letter by regular post. If you wish to receive the admission letter by EMS or DHL, you must pay the mailing fee beforehand. The fee is around $20.

Registration Deadline means that the student should pay their tuition fee by that day. Therefore, students should send applications at least 1 week before the registration deadline.

There is no specific scholarship (or discount) for Korean adoptees or overseas Koreans. However, we do have tuition merit awards. Students who have completed at lease two terms and whose Korean language improvement and class attendance have been outstanding will be awarded a scholarship which consists of a 50% reduction of their term's tuition. There are also other scholarships available through private foundations and institutions. We recommend searching the internet for more information or checking the Korea Foundation website for more information.

All students must have a visa whether or not they are going to study for an extended period or only one term. If you are going to be in Korea less than 90 days then you should apply for the C-3 short-term visa. This visa is generally called a tourist visa or a visiting visa. Students who are planning to study at KLI for only one term (10 weeks) may apply for the C-3 visa. This visa is good for 3 months and can be issued immediately upon application at either a Korean Embassy or a Consulate office. The carrier of this visa should coordinate his/her length of study in Korea within the effective days of the visa so as to avoid risking visa expiration during the course of study. If this happens, KLI can not issue refunds for the last class time.

If it is difficult for you to find a Korean sponsor or prepare sponsorship letters, you should apply for a 90-day visa at the Korean Embassy in your country. You can change your visa status into a student visa and extend the length of validity in Korea after you arrive.

You do not need health insurance in order to attend KLI; however, in the event that you do not have insurance and are hurt during your stay in Korea you might find it more difficult to receive and pay for medical treatment. If you do not have health insurance, the Health Insurance Public Corporation provides foreigners in Korea with a health insurance service. If you have an alien registration card and an enrollment certificate, you can apply for this health insurance. The fee will vary according to the insurance recipient's financial ability but the average fee is about 50,000 Won per month. You must pay a fee for coverage 6 months in advance. Once you apply for this insurance you can pay for medical treatment at a reasonable price at hospitals and pharmacies.