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. 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. In addition, students use the Language Lab to supplement class work and are also available for independent study.

Classes are offered 5 days a week (from 9:00 to 13:00) / (from 14:00 to 18:00) for 10 weeks (total 200 class hours)).

The 6 Level Regular Course can be completed in one and a half years. The 8 Level Regular course can be completed in two years. The 8 Level Regular Course has been specifically designed for native English speakers. This course focuses on listening comprehension and speaking ability. Basic grammar and vocabulary will be thoroughly covered for those without any previous knowledge of Korean. Students in the program will have the opportunity to:

• Take core skills classes in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
• Broaden and improve your mastery of spoken and written Korean.
• Choose elective classes according to the student’s interest at the intermediate and advanced levels.

• EVALUATION •
1) 80%: Midterm 40% + Final 40%   
    (Speaking 25% / Listening 25% / Reading 25% / Writing 25%)
2) 20%: class participation, understanding, pronunciation, intonation, and so on

* Placement test: 9:30 a.m. (Rm. 121)
* Announcement of test result: 3:00 p.m.
* Orientation on the day of announcement of test result: 3:00 p.m. (Rm. 121)

A high school diploma or the equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to all KLI Korean language programs.

Required documents:

a. A completed application form (Online application is highly recommended)
b. A copy of the student’s transcript or diploma from the last school attended
c. A photocopy of the student's passport
d. Application fee (non-refundable): 60,000 Won
e. An Original Notarized Sponsorship Letter and Bank Financial Statement (over 3,000 USD) for those who wish to obtain a student (D-4) visa

* We strongly recommend that you submit your application form, a copy of your passport and academic certificates at the same time. In the event that one or more of these items is missing, confirmation will not be given.

Tuition for one term during the 2008 academic year: 1,480,000 Won

* Textbooks are not included in the fees above.

Fees (application fee and tuition) are payable to KLI by telegraphic transfer. Personal checks are not accepted. (One US dollar is approximately equivalent to 950 Won, the exchange rate as of January 2008.)
Our account number for T/T is :

* PLEASE NOTE: Banks often discount the amount of money wired to our office in order to collect banking fees; hence the amount of money our office receives may be insufficient to cover fees. Any pertaining unpaid charges are the student’s responsibility.

KLI will place you into the most suitable class based on your past Korean studies through our placement test. We offer a placement test for all new students for all of our programs. Students take placement tests to determine their Korean level. They are tested in different areas (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar) and placed according to their needs and abilities. If you feel that you are a beginner and that you belong in Level 1, then you do not have to take the placement test. Each class has around 13 students. For level 1, the sections will be divided by their nationality and gender, and from level 2, the class will be divided by their Korean ability. Please note that students can not switch the program to another program after program starts.

Class attendance is mandatory and critical in language programs. Students are required to attend at least 160 hours of the total 200 class hours in order to learn the most from their programs and receive credit for each term. Students who miss more than 40 hours a term will fail and consequently not receive a grade.

Students in the program may receive university-level academic credits for successful completion of all work and requirements. Upon request, KLI will send an official transcript or certificate to the registrar’s office of the school designated by the student. The transfer of credits and the number of credits accepted are to be determined by the student’s university.

Students who have been accepted into the KLI Program can apply for either a General Short-Term Visa (C-3) or a General Student Visa (D-4). It is essential for foreign nationals to have an appropriate visa for their study.

General Short-Term Visa (C-3)
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 (90 days) 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 to avoid risking visa expiration during the course of study.

General Student Visa (D-4)
Students who are planning to study for more than one term should apply for the D-4 visa. This visa is generally good for 6 months at a time and can be renewed in Korea. Since this visa takes approximately 1 month to process upon application at either a Korean Embassy or Consulate office, it is recommended that students should apply for this visa at least 2 months before leaving for Korea.

Notarized Sponsorship Letter
Students who would like to obtain a student visa should prepare a notarized sponsorship letter from one Korean sponsor. A sponsor can be any Korean adult employed and currently residing in Korea. It is the responsibility of the student to find a sponsor.

If you wish to before the term begins, 90% of the tuition fee will be refunded. If you withdraw during the first week of the term, only 70% of the tuition fee will be refunded. After the first week of the term, no refunds will be given. There is no partial refund after the first week of the program. Please submit a written request to the KLI office if you would like to withdraw from the program and receive a partial refund.