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INVITATION TO 2007 OVERSEAS KOREAN HOME COUNTRY STUDY
National Institute for International Education Development http://www.ied.go.kr
- About the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) -
As an affiliated institute of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, the NIIED is a Korean government agency created for the purpose of educating overseas Koreans and promoting international education and cooperation. The NIIED launched in 1962 as the Student Advising Institute of Seoul National University, an organization based on the instruction for overseas Koreans. The centre was re-established as the NIIED in 1992. To improve administrative services, in 2001 the NIIED was designated as an executive agency for education of overseas Koreans, international cooperation and educational exchanges.
Teachers are experts in Korean Language, history and culture who teach in NIIED. They have been teaching overseas Koreans for many years. And they can also speak Korean as well as several foreign language such as Japanese, Chinese, English, Russian etc. Of course teachers are always counselling so many students, too.
- Curriculum -
Detailed information regarding the courses will be available at Consulate abroad.
Long Term Course (University/ Graduate school Preparatory)
Goal :Provide systematic instruction in the Korean language so that students may study at the
university/graduate level in Korea. Furthermore, it aims to support students in discovering their identity and self- confidence through cultural excursions and studying Korean history and culture.
Eligibility
Overseas Koreans who have completed the equivalent of Korean Elementary, Junior High and High school and have been approved by the Korean Consulate abroad.
Applicants from non-Korean families can apply as auditors.
Application Period
Application : 2006. 12. 1~2007. 1. 31
Period for approval by Korean embassy in home country : by 2007.2.20 Education Expenses (Expenses changable)
Tuition (per semester): 500,000 won
Room(Dormitory) : Double room 165,000 won, Triple room 120,000 won per month Board : 2,500 won per meal
Short term
Long term App. 100
1st Term : 30 2nd Term :70
9months (28 class weeks) - Term 1 : 2007. 4. 2 ~ 7. 6 - Term 2 : 2007. 9. 3 ~ 12. 7 . 3months (12 class weeks) - Period 1 : 2007. 4. 2 ~ 6. 22 - Period 2 : 2007. 9. 3 ~ 11. 23 (Separate recruitment for periods 1 and 2)
High school graduate
Junior High school students graduate Courses Placements Period of Study Eligibility
Spring course for Korean students
University students in Japan 70 2007. 3.14~3.23 (10 days) University students Overseas Korean students abroad
school students 70 2007. 7.11-7. 20 (10 days) Junior High school students graduate Summer course for Korean Junior-
High/ High school students in Japan 90 2007.7.25~8.3 (10 days) Junior High school students graduate Overseas Korean Graduate and University
students in China and under CIS 50 2007.8.14~8.23 (10 days) University / Graduate students Winter Course for South
American/Oceania overseas Koreans 90 2007.12.19~2008.1.22(5 weeks) High school / University students
Short Term Course
Goal :Instill a sense of pride and develop a basic understanding of Korea in such aspects as Korean culture, language and history while providing opportunities of field excursions.
Eligibility
Overseas Koreans who have completed the equivalent of Korean elementary, Junior- High and High School, Applicants from non-Korean families can apply as auditors.
Application Period
Application delivery and acceptance :
Period 1: 2006. 12. 1~2007. 1. 31 Period 2: 2007. 5. 1 ~2007. 6. 15 Period for approval to Korean Consulate abroad:
Period 1: 2007. 2. 20 Period 2: 2007. 6. 30 (Recruitment separate for periods 1 and 2) Education Expenses (Subject to change)
Class: 400,000 won
Room(Dormitory) : Double room 165,000 won, Triple room 120,000 won per month Board : 2,500 won per meal
Items Common to Long and Short Term Courses:
Application Availability : Korean Consulate abroad, Korean Education Centre, Korean School, and Korean Language School Submission of Application : Korean Consulate abroad
Documents for submission:
Application form (prescribed form) 1 copy Certificate of graduation of the last school attended 1 copy Documentation proving status as overseas Korean 1 copy
(i.e. resident card, alien registration card, etc) Admission Process
After examination of the submitted application at the Korean consulate abroad an interview is held to judge eligibility and a recommendation is made.
The president of the NIIED makes a selection of the consideration of the candidates recommended by the consulate abroad and forwards a list to the consulates.
Information Regarding Registration and Admission
Registration: Those who are accepted must make a lump-sum payment to cover tuition, room and board expenses within the registration period.
Registration period: 2007. 3. 26-3. 30, Daily 09:30~18:00 (Period 2 short term course registration is 2007. 8. 28- 8. 30)
Entrance Ceremony : 2007. 4. 2. 10:00. NIIED Grand Lecture Hall. Long and short term program ceremonies combined.
* The entrance ceremony of the 2nd short term course is 2007. 9. 3.
Benefits
Scholarship:
Type : Curricular scholarship, Labor service scholarship, Dormitory model student scholarship, Shinhan Bank scholarship(only for Korean Japanese students in Japan)
Amount: Long term 4 payments of 500,000 won each. Short term 1 payments of 400,000 won each term Standards for selection: Marks academic performance and active participation attained during the study period, consideration of financial status
Auditors are not qualified for scholarships.
Dormitory:
Overseas Korean students accepted to the program are required to live in the dormitory. Those who out of necessity must live outside the facility must obtain special permission from the president of the NIIED.
As a modern structure fully equipped with air conditioning, cafeteria, exercise room, seminar room, and laundry facilities the dormitory is comfortably outfitted, with a capacity of 240 students.
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Other:
Through completion of NIIED course work, assuming compliance with terms relating to admittance of foreign and overseas Koreans, students can apply to undergraduate and graduate programs in Korea. Yearly approximately 90 students who complete the NIIED program are accepted at such prestigious schools as Seoul National University, Yonsei University and Korea University
Seasonal Courses:
Program Goal: Making use of vacation time in country of residence, the course provides an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in Korean culture, language and history while exploring their roots through field excursions and opportunities to see the true nature of Korea.
Curriculum
Basic course work : Korean language, history, group discussions, guest lecturers, presentations, etc.
Cultural Excursions : Historic remains, cultural excursion, city sight seeing, visits to universities, etc.
Special activities : Ceremonial events, opportunities to make friends, cooking activities, plays, etc.
Expenses:
Costs may change slightly for depending on the number of participants.
How to Apply :Submit an application to Korean Consulate abroad or Korean Education Centre Courses Cost per person Other expenses
Spring course for Korean University students in Japan
Summer course for Overseas Korean students abroad
Summer course for Korean Junior-High/
High school students in Japan
Overseas Korean Graduate and University students in China and under CIS
650,000won
650,000won
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650,000won
300,000won
Applicants must provide their own flight.
Additional educational costs and living expenses covered by NIIED
Applicants must provide their own flight.
Additional educational costs and living expenses covered by NIIED
All the costs will be covered by the NIIED.
Applicants must provide their own flight.
Additional educational costs and living expenses covered by NIIED
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Information
Academic Affairs and Student Division
*Mon - Fri : a.m 09:00~12:00, p.m : 01:00~06:00
Address : #181, Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea (Zip Code : 110-810)
Tel : +82-2-3668-1328~1329 (day), 1324 (holiday, night) FAX : +82-2-764-1327
Dormitory : +82-2-3668-1414 E-mail : gyohak@moe.go.kr
Homepage : http://www.ied.go.kr (News / ) Costs may change slightly for depending
on the number of participants.
Applicants must provide their own flight.
Additional educational costs and living expenses covered by NIIED
Application Form for Long-Term and Short-Term Courses
Indicate your choice with a wedge ( ) mark.
I apply to the above NIIED’s educational program of the 2007, which I verify with a joint signature of my guardian’s and mine.
Year / Month / Day
Applicant’s Name S i g n a t u r e
Guardian’s Name S i g n a t u r e
I recommend the above person to be admitted in the educational program of your institute.
Year / Month / Day
Korean Ambassador / Consul-General Name
Korean Date of Birth yyyy / mm / dd
Male Female
Photo
3 4cm
Gender
(E-mail)
Korean Language
F l u e n c y Advanced Intermediate Beginner Room for 2 Persons
Room for 3 Persons
Not Applicable
Name of School
Elementary School Middle School
High School University(Graduate School)
Graduate School Apply to Dormitory
Residence Telephone Number
(Include Country Code) English
Address
Division Type of Course (Check One)
Academic Record
Country of Birth
Long-Term Course
Short-Term Course, First Term
Short-Term Course, Second Term
Regular Auditor Committed Duration
Local Language
Official Seal Record in the NIIED’s Course ( L o n g - T e r m, S h o r t - T e r m) C o u r s e Duration of Course
yyyy / mm / dd ~ yyyy / mm / dd / / ~ / /
Address Telephone No.
Relationship Name
Contact Person in Korea
