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Korean Language Class

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General Information for Adult Korean Language Classes

🔹Eligibility: All classes are open to individuals aged 16 and above.

🔹Registration: Enrollment will close once the maximum class capacity is reached.

🔹Registration Fee:

  • $70 for Spring/Fall regular classes

  • $140 for Certificate courses

  • $35 for Summer/Winter classes

🔹Semester Schedule:

  • Winter: 5 weeks, starting early January to early February

  • Spring: 15 weeks, starting mid-February to late May

  • Summer: 6 weeks, starting late June to late July

  • Fall: 15 weeks, starting mid-August to late November (Registration for Fall 2025 opens on 7/9)

🔹Cancellation Policy 

  • Full Refund: If cancellation is requested one week before the first session

  • 50% Refund: If cancellation is requested before the second session

  • No Refund: After the second week of the session

 🔹Self-Placement Test:

  • Requirement: All Active Korean Class students must complete the Self-Placement Test.

  • Level Adjustment: Instructors may recommend a different class level before the second day of the semester. Please note that level changes are not guaranteed.

  • Refund Policy: If an alternative class placement is not available, the registration fee will be refunded.

🔹Textbook Information:

  • Required Textbook: ACTIVE KOREAN Student Book by Seoul National University Language Institute, published by TWO PONDS: Available for purchase at www.hanbooks.com or www.amazon.com.

  • Workbook: Optional but recommended for supplementary practice.

 

🔹Course Comparison:

  • Active Korean Class: designed by the Chicago Korean Education Center/ 8 levels (no prerequisite needed, self-  placement offered)/ meet once a week/ textbook purchase needed

  • Certificate Korean Class: designed by the Ministry of Education in Korea for the people who need certificates from  Korean Government which can be considered same with TOPIK certificate in Korea/ currently just 2 levels available/ meet twice a week/ electronic textbook provided

Registration for Summer 2025 is closed
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