KNU Korean
Language Program
Kangwon National University International Language Institute Korean Language Program
Kangwon National University
Chuncheon City
Regional Features
1 Hour from Seoul, quick city
2009 Seoul-Chuncheon Expressway opened, 2010 Gyeongchun Line Subway opened
Optimal place for investments to do business
Convenient express access, cheap land and logistics cost, abundant water, etc.
Beautiful natural environment, fun tourism / leisure
No. 1 city that people want to live in Korea, Kim Yu-jeong Literature Village, Bomnaegil, Songam-dong Sports Town, etc
Abundant education and culture infrastructure
38,000 students in 6 universities, Mime (selected as best for 5years straight) Festival, Dakgalbi & Makkuksu Festival, Leisure sports tournament, etc.
Area
1,116.83㎢ (1.8 times of Seoul, 6.6% of the area of Gangwon-do) Administrative district (As of the end of June 2014)
· 15 dong, 9 myeon, 1 eup
· 691 tong/ri (488 tong, 203 ri)
· 3,704 ban (2,850 dong, 854 eup/myeon)
Kangwon
National University
Kangwon National University is one of ten core national universities located in Chuncheon, the capital of G(K)angwon Province in Korea. Korea has a juridical system with its eight provinces and two metropolitan cities, each of which has one of those core national universities.
· Location : Kangwondaehak-gil 1, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do
· Foundation : 1947
· Type : National University
· Departments : 8 Graduate schools, 17 Colleges
· The ideal Education : Sil-Sa-Gu-Si(Seek for the truth from result)
· Area : 1,445,554㎡
· International Relations : 201 universities from 49 nations
· Homepage : www.kangwon.ac.kr
Korean
Language Program
The International Language Institute at Kangwon National University offers a Korean Language Learning Program for non-native speakers.
Our program is designed for foreigners who want to apply for undergraduate or graduate universities in Korea. It is combined with a course study of the basic textbooks and a practical program of various cultural experiences, which is desirable for both foreign students to adjust to the Korean life-style and overseas Koreans to have better understanding of Korean culture along with learning the standard Korean.
Our program is offered on a year-round basis, so you may choose to begin your studies when it is most convenient for you. The classes are divided into six levels, and all new students will take a placement test to study in a suitable class.
Course Description
Level Objectives and Contents
Beginner 1 (Level 1)
· Introducing basic Korean vowels and consonants. Practice listening and speaking skills to enable to command simple sentences, and to write basic words in accurate grammar.
· Basic daily-basis conversation: self introduction, greetings, etc.
· Understanding basic Korean culture: food culture, Korean manners, etc.
Beginner 2 (Level 2)
· Learn new words and expressions, and expand your command of daily life conversation through learning simple rules of syntax and grammar.
· Be more comfortable to use Korean in daily life, and be able to command proper frequently-used expressions both in personal and public places.
Intermediate 1 (Level 3)
· Learn more complicate grammar deploying particles and so on; train various expressions in speaking and writing sentences.
· Learn and use high level of grammar in order to be able to express opinions and to state complex situations in detail.
· Read texts depicting various situations, then speak and write own opinions in proper grammar and syntax.
Intermediate 2 (Level 4)
· Learn idiomatic expressions that are frequently used in daily life or in specific situations.
· Train to properly manage the situations through learning to logically express the situations in schools and at workplaces.
· Can express matters related to own study or business using specialized terms. Learn how to discuss on given topics, and be able to command logical expressions to persuade other people.
· Learn more difficult texts from various genres, and be able to write in different styles.
Advanced (Level 5,6)
· Through practicing to discuss general topics such as politics, economy, society, culture, and so on, learn to express own opinions and persuade others with speaking and writing.
· Through practicing to write specialized texts such as lecture notes, academic reports, business reports, and so on, learn to write in accurate grammar and syntax.
· Through learning Korean culture in a deeper level, have a better understanding of Korean society in general and the relationship between the culture and the language.
Maximum Class Size
The number of students is limited to 15 per class. Classes may be divided and
combined by students’ korean language skills.
Academic Calendar
Course Dates
Term Course
Duration
Application and Payment Deadline Placement Need visa issuing No need visa issuing Test
2018
Spring Mar.19th~May.29th Open registration ~Mar.2nd Mar. 8th Summer Jun.18th~Aug.24th Open registration ~May. 31th Jun.7th Fall Sep.10th~Nov.23rd Open registration ~ Aug. 24th Aug. 30rd Winter Dec.10th~Feb.22nd.2019 Open registration ~ Nov. 23rd Nov. 29th
Term Course
Duration
Application and Payment Deadline Placement Need visa issuing No need visa issuing Test
2019
Spring Mar.18th~May.24th Open registration ~Feb. 28th Mar. 7th Summer Jun.17th~Aug.23rd Open registration ~May. 31st Jun. 5th Fall Sep.16th~Nov.22nd Open registration ~ Aug. 30th Sep. 5th Winter Dec.09th~Feb.20th.2020 Open registration ~ Nov. 22nd Nov. 28th
Placement Test
- Date : Following the schedule
- Place : Individual notice will be given to each student.
- Procedure : Part 1 (Essay) → Part 2 (Oral Test) Time Table
- Number of Weeks: 10 weeks (200 hours) - Class Days : Monday ~ Friday
Class Time
1 9:00~9:50
2 10:00~10:50
3 11:00~11:50
4 12:00~12:50
Application
Qualification
Graduates from a high school or beyond, or those with an equivalent education background
Required Documents
· Application form (Resume & Self Introduction, Study Plan and Sponsor Letter) to be written in Microsoft Word (Download the forms from our Homepage)
· A copy of passport
· Graduation Diploma from the most recent attended school (must be certified by APOSTILLE)
· Final Academic Transcript / A copy of ID for each one of the family member
· Financial Document
- Sponsor Letter and his/her Bank Statement showing a proof of more than
- The relationship between the applicant and the sponsor should be proved with a Statement or a Certificate
· 3 Photos (same size with the passport photo with a white background)
※ Additional documents may be requested if needed. Required documents are not returned.
Tuition fee
· Application fee : 70,000KRW · Tuition fee : 1,200,000KRW per 1 semester
※ D-4 visa applicants should register at least 2 terms.
Application Process
STEP1 Submission of application and required documents
(applicants) STEP2 Announcement of admissions decision
STEP3 Tuition payment
(applicants) STEP4 Issuance of Admission Letter
STEP5 Visa application at Korean embassy or consulate
(applicants) STEP6 Test for class assignment
STEP7 Notice of test result and participation in orientation
STEP8 Taking courses
Refund Regulation
Date when refund is requested Refundable amount
Prior to the 1st day of a semester total
Within 5 days after the 1st day of a semester 90% of the semester’s tuition 6 days and more after the 1st day of a semester No refund
※ For D-4 visa holder : A Student should attend Korean Language Program for at least 2 terms. If you withdraw before 2 terms finish, the tuition shall not be refunded.
Enrollment Details
Details
Qualification Foreign nationals or Korean residents abroad who graduated from a high school or beyond
Document submission
· Via mail : International Language Institute, Kangwon National University Kangwondaehak-gil 1, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, 24341, Korea
· In person : #210, International Language Institute, Kangwon National University
Tuition payment
· Account holder : KNU, International Language Institute
· Name of Bank : Shin-Han bank
· SWIFT CODE : SHBK KRSE
· Address : 120, 2-ga Taepyung-ro, Chung-gu, Seoul, KOREA
· Account number : 100-030-694705
※ Make a deposit in Korean “₩(won)” with the applicant’s name. (In an unavoidable case, making a deposit in US$ is possible.)
Enrollment Cancellation (Required Documents)
1. The original copy of Admission Letter
2. A copy of Application for Enrollment Cancellation(specific form of KNU International Language Institute)
3. A copy of Tuition Fee Receipt
※ For cancelling enrollment, application fee(₩70,000) cannot be refunded.
Certificate of Admission
· KNU International Language Institute issues an Admission Letter for those who are admitted and paid the tuition, and the Letter is to be sent to the address of the applicant by post.(To those with Chinese citizenship, Admission Letter and Visa Issuance Letter are not to be sent.)
※ In case of cancelling enrollment, all above documents issued by the Institute must be returned.
Refund · For those who are determined to be improper for issuing Visa Issuance Letter, the tuition except for a remittance charge can be refunded.
Inquiry
· Email: langcntr@kangwon.ac.kr
· Tel: +82- 33- 250- 7153
· FAX: +82- 33- 253- 1843
Culture Class
A culture class is offered every term and is an integral part of the language program, designed to give international students the opportunity to better understand Korean culture and transition into Korean society with ease.
Sports day
Korean Speech Contest
Cooking Class Wearing Traditional Korean Deress
Attend Region festivals, Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival New cultural heritage of Korea
One of the 7 winter wonders, One of the 4 great winter festivals
Best Festival of Korea selected by Ministry of culture, sports and Tourism
Guide to living
Domitory
Building Occupancy Features Housing Fee
One semester(4months) International
Dormitory (M/F) Room for 2 Private restroom and shower room in
each room Around 680,000KRW BTL (M/F)
Toegyegwan (M)
Room for 4 Public restroom and shower room on each
floor Around 330,000KRW
Nanjiwon (F) Gukjiwon (F)
※ No kitchens in dormitories mentioned above.
Living Cost
In case of living in other residences around the school, the cost for a shared room for 2 persons is around KRW150,000 ~ 200,000 each per month. And it will cost around KRW2,500 ~ 3,700 per meal if you have a meal in school dining and around KRW3,000
~ 5,000 in other dining places around the school. A total meal cost is assumed to be around KRW300,000 per month.
Insurance
· Mandatory for the students who register more than 6months
· Insurance fee will be different depending on your age and gender (Around 150,000~200,000KRW per 1 year)
Others
· Access to Kangwon National University Central Library, Pool and various other campus facilities
· Opportunities to experience Korean university lifestyle and local culture
Campus map
Directions
From Incheon airport
Incheon International Airport Bus station 10C -> Chuncheon Bus Terminal → Taxi or Bus No. 7 (Back Gate) →Language Center (B/D # 212) (2.40 Hours, 21,300KRW) From Seoul
➊ By bus
· Gangbyeon Station on Line 2 in Seoul→ Dong Seoul Bus Terminal → Chuncheon Bus Terminal
→ Taxi or Bus No. 7 (Back Gate) →Language Center (B/D # 212)
· Express Bus Terminal Station on Line 3 or 7 → Central City Terminal (Honam Line) -> Chuncheon Bus Terminal → Taxi or Bus No. 7 (Back Gate) →Language Center (B/D # 212)
➋ By iTX train
Yongsan Station on Line 1 → Nam Chuncheon Station → Taxi or Bus No. 7 (Back Gate) → Language Center (B/D # 212)
➌ By subway
Sangbong Station on Chungang Line → Nam Chuncheon Station → Taxi or Bus No. 7 (BackGate)
→ Language Center (B/D # 212)
Back Gate Library
Shinhan Bank
4 Bed Dormitory Front Gate
International Dormitory International Language
Institute
International Language Institute, Kangwon National University Kangwondaehak-gil 1, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Korea Tel : +82-33-250-7152~56 Fax : +82-33-259-5692 E-mail : langcntr@kangwon.ac.kr
Homepage : //language.kangwon.ac.kr
