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Korean Immersion Programme

This is a language & culture immersion programme conducted in Seoul.
Our objective is to help learners practice their ability to bring messages and intentions across accurately within Korean speaking environments, bearing in mind social contexts and
enriching learner's historical and cultural knowledge.

2024 Key Course Information

Nov/Dec 2024 Winter Intake

25 Nov 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
Seoul - Jongno-gu

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Programme Fee: $980 (before GST)

  • Application closed

  • Korean Language Proficiency Pre-requisites:

    • SEJONG KLS Students: Completed Intermediate 2 Term 2 course by the time of programme commencement.

    • Public Registration: Proficiency consultation required for enrolment

  • Receive registration confirmation and make payment.

  • Book your flights and accommodation.

Course Structure & Topics Covered

30 course hours across 10 Days
(Mon - Fri across 2 weeks)

*not inclusive of 30 mins break per day

5 days per week (Mon - Fri) 

Inclusive of 2.5 days of excursion

2 weeks programme 

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*Optional Programme: 2 Days 1 Night Farm stay experience in Chuncheon. (Additional cost applicable)

  • Weekend (Sat & Sun) between Week 1 and Week 2

  • Minimum sign up of 10 participants to confirm

SEJONG exchange KR Programme Timetable Week 2

*Sample programme timetable, subject to changes for specific intake

TOPICS COVERED

  • Overview of Korean History, Joseon Dynasty & Key Historical Figures

  • Korean Provinces: Historical & Industrial Influences

  • Naver Search Engine

  • Social Etiquette & Education

  • Current Affairs & Expressing Opinions

EXCURSIONS

  • Overview of Korean History, Joseon Dynasty & Key Historical Figures

  • Korean Provinces: Historical & Industrial Influences

PROGRAMME COURSEWORK

  • Interactive classroom activities 

  • Topic-based curriculum 

  • Group project work 

  • Role-play 

  • Multi-media presentations 

  • Practical assessments

  • Peer reviews

LEARNERS DEMOGRAPHIC

Adult learners (18 years old and above) with intermediate fluency in Korean language who would like to improve their communication skills, and cultural, social and historical understanding.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS & MEDIUM

  • Language Requirement: Intermediate Fluency (SKLS Students to have completed I2T2)

  • Programme Medium: 50% Korean, 50% English

Proficiency Gauge

Students applying for this course should already possess intermediate level proficiency in Korean:

  • Able to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, or daily life.

  • Able to understand the most situations likely to arise whilst going about daily life

  • Able to articulate simple connected points on familiar topics or topics of personal interest.

  • Able to describe experiences and events, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

  • SEJONG KLS Students: Completed Intermediate 2 Term 2 in SEJONG KLS with course completion certificate by the time programme commences

  • Non SEJONG Students: Required to schedule a short online chat with one of our consultants to advise on meeting their proficiency eligibility before registration acceptance

DUAL-ENDED

  • Korean Immersion in Seoul
    (2 weeks programme). 

  • Immersion programme in Seoul is conducted twice a year.

PRACTICAL COMMUNICATION FOCUS

  • Non-academic (grammar is not taught during this course, students must have language proficiency in basic grammatical structures).

  • Focusing on fundamental  communication objectives: 

    • Getting message across to one another.​ 

    • Deployment of spoken language, body language, cultural and social knowledge and understanding. 

BILINGUAL FACILIATION, INTERACTIVE CLASSES

  • Facilitators with native fluency in English and Korean language.

  • Good understanding, exposure or residency in cross culture / language environment.

  • Interactive classroom sessions, non-lecture based.

CULTURAL & SOCIAL EDUCATION

  • Introduction to cultural norms & relevant social scenarios. 

  • Excursions to places of cultural / historical importance​. 

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Programme Fees & Expected Costs

Korean Immersion in Seoul: Expected Costs

Total Course Fees Inclusive of:

  • Registration fees

  • Material fees

  • 7.5 days x 3 hours of classroom sessions

  • 2.5 days x 3 hours of excursion outings

Please refer to the indicated cost of programme fee for the selected intake under Key Course Information above.

Flights to / from Seoul

Please check depending on your departure locations

Accommodation fees

Accommodation fees can range from $30 / night or capsule hostels to >$100 / night for hotels

Daily Expenses

(Food, public transport, etc. within the vicinity of the programme location)

Please budget at least $30 / day for daily expenses in Seoul

Airport Transfer, Insurance

Air Limo (Bus) is available from Incheon Airport

Please secure your own travel insurance

*Please note 9% Goods & Services tax charge is applicable
**Please check if VISA requirements/costs apply to you

Accommodation

Learners are required to book and make their own flight and accommodation arrangements to attend the course in Seoul. For reference, we have compiled a summary of hostel options conveniently located in the area (Jongro).  
Please approach the hostels directly for updated details and booking arrangements.

Hostel List

NAME

PRICE

Estimated Price

LOCATION

NOTE

Insadong R Guesthouse
알 게스트하우스

  • Standard Double (SGD 50 - 60)

  • Deluxe Double (SGD 60 - 75)

Jongno

Hostel Korea Ikseon

호스텔 코리아 익선

  • Single (SGD 35 - 100)

  • Twin (SGD 70 -140)

Jongno

Hostel Tommy

호스텔 토미

  • Deluxe double (SGD 60 - 90)

  • Deluxe twin (SGD 60 - 90)

  • Dormitory (SGD 30 / bed)

  • Triple room (SGD 80 - 120)

Jongno

Gung Hanok Guesthouse

종로 한옥궁 게스트하우스

  • Single (SGD 40 - 70)

  • Double/Triple (SGD 100 - 180)

Jongno

No bed

Hanok Style

DalJee Guesthouse

달지 게스트하우스

  • Single (SGD 30 - 50)

  • Double (SGD 40 - 70)

  • Triple (SGD 50 - 85)

  • Family 4 Pax (SGD 60 - 100)

Jongno

Hithere Guesthouse

하이 게스트하우스

  • Single (SGD 45)

  • Double (SGD 55)

  • Twin (SGD 55)

  • Family 4 Pax (SGD 60 - 100)

Jongno

Application Process

  1. Fill in the form below with your details and submit. 

  2. For Non-SEJONG students, we will send you a link to book a consultation session with us for us to better understand your proficiency level before completing your registration.

  3. Our team will reach out to you to complete your registration.

Apply for the Korean Immersion Programme in Seoul

Thank you for your submission!

We will be in touch.

Application now closed! Please email exchange@sejong.com.sg for any enquiries.

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