General Information for Adult Korean Language Classes

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

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

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🔹Registration Fee:

• $70 for Spring/Fall regular classes

• $140 for Certificate courses

• $35 for Summer/Winter classes

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🔹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)

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🔹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

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 🔹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.

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🔹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