KNUKorean Language Program

Kangwon National UniversityInternational Language InstituteKorean Language Program

Kangwon National University

Chuncheon City

Regional Features

1 Hour from Seoul, quick city2009 Seoul-Chuncheon Expressway opened, ‌2010 Gyeongchun Line Subway opened

Optimal place for investments to do businessConvenient express access, cheap land and logistics cost, abundant water, etc.

Beautiful natural environment, fun tourism / leisureNo. 1 city that people want to live in Korea, Kim Yu-jeong Literature Village, Bomnaegil, Songam-dong Sports Town, etc

Abundant education and culture infrastructure38,000 students in 6 universities, Mime (selected as best for 5years straight) Festival, Dakgalbi & Makkuksu Festival, Leisure sports tournament, etc.

Area1,116.83㎢ (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 UniversityKangwon 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

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Korean Language ProgramThe 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 DescriptionLevel 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 SizeThe number of students is limited to 15 per class. Classes may be divided and combined by students’ korean language skills.

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Academic CalendarCourse Dates

Term Course Duration

Application and Payment Deadline Placement TestNeed visa issuing No need visa issuing

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 TestNeed visa issuing No need visa issuing

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

ApplicationQualificationGraduates 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 bewritten in Microsoft Word (Download the forms from our Homepage)

· ‌‌A copy of passport· ‌‌Graduation Diploma from the most recent attended school (must be certified byAPOSTILLE)

· ‌‌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 �9�,�0�0�0$ deposit‌- ‌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 ProcessSTEP1Submission of application and required documents‌(applicants)

STEP2Announcement of admissions decision

STEP3Tuition payment‌(applicants)

STEP4Issuance of Admission Letter

STEP5Visa application ‌at Korean embassy or consulate‌(applicants)

STEP6Test for class assignment

STEP7Notice of test result and participation in orientation

STEP8Taking courses

Refund RegulationDate when refund is requested Refundable amount

Prior to the 1st day of a semester totalWithin 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.

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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 Letter2. ‌‌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 ClassA 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 FestivalNew cultural heritage of KoreaOne of the 7 winter wonders, One of the 4 great winter festivalsBest Festival of Korea selected by Ministry of culture, sports and Tourism

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Guide to livingDomitory

Building Occupancy Features Housing Fee One semester(4months)

International Dormitory (M/F) Room for 2

Private restroom and shower room in

each roomAround 680,000KRW

BTL (M/F)Toegyegwan (M)

Room for 4Public restroom and

shower room on each floor

Around 330,000KRWNanjiwon (F)Gukjiwon (F)

※ No kitchens in dormitories mentioned above.

Living CostIn 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

DirectionsFrom Incheon airportIncheon 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 Seoul➊ 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 trainYongsan Station on Line 1 → Nam Chuncheon Station → Taxi or Bus No. 7 (Back Gate) → Language Center (B/D # 212)

➌ By subwaySangbong 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

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International Language Institute, Kangwon National UniversityKangwondaehak-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

KNUKorean Language Program