Winter Semester: JAN 13 (MON) - FEB 21 (FRI) *no classes on JAN 27-31  Please carefully read the Class Schedule & Class Content(Appendix 1) before applying. <Class Schedule> <Class Content> Important Notices 1) Applicants can choose two classes (first choice and second choice) in the Google Form, but will be admitted to ONE CLASS ONLY. 2) This is a special winter semester, and special courses will be offered instead of regular ones. Certificates will NOT be provided. 3) Textbooks (HKD 100) are required for <토픽I 응시 준비> and <토픽II 응시 준비>. For other classes, textbooks are NOT necessary. 4) The application deadline is December 27, 09:00 HKT. 5) Attendees will be notified via email. We are sorry for being unable to notify all applicants. 6) Students cannot change classes without the teacher’s approval. 7) Only applicants aged 18 years or older are accepted. 8) Students who cannot maintain attendance of 70% or above will not have priority to register for KCCHK's Korean language classes offered in the 2025 Spring Semester.  9) All classes are conducted fully offline in KCCHK’s lecture rooms. 10) Courses are conducted in Korean unless otherwise specified, with English used for introductory and elementary courses. 11) A deposit of HKD 500 will be collected on the first day of class and returned to participants who achieve 80% or higher attendance by the end of the semester. Frequently-asked Questions 1) Q: Are the classes free of charge? A: Yes, all classes are free of charge. 2) Q: What qualifies as proof? A: Certificate issued by King Sejong Institute and KCCHK; valid TOPIK score report; certificates issued by other institutions within the last 2 years; and the online level test results. 3) Q:  I have learned Korean before. Can I join the classes offered by KCCHK? A: Sure，as long as you can provide proof (refer to Q2) . If you have no proof, please take the online level test. 4）Q: I have applied many times; why did I still fail? A: Firstly, make sure that you meet the qualification. Application without proof will NOT be considered. If there are too many applicants with valid proof, attendees will be selected randomly. 5) Q: I have never learned Korean before, am I eligible for any courses this semester? A: This is a special semester, so beginner courses are not offered. If you would like to learn Korean from the beginning, please stay tuned to our 2024 Autumn Semester Korean classes (Application opens in 2024 Aug) 【ONLINE LEVEL TEST】 - The purpose of this online test is to ensure that King Sejong Institute students are able to be placed in the correct Korean class that matches their Korean level. - There is a Beginning and Intermediate test composed of listening and reading portions, respectively.   How to do online level test? （only available in ENG/KOREAN） Site: Participation > Online Level Test > Online Level Test | 누리 세종학당 (iksi.or.kr) 1) Register as a member of the Online King Sejong Institute *refer to Manual* 2) Take online level test *refer to Manual* 3) Save your test results as a png/jpg/pdf file and upload them to Google form 4) Please choose a class that matches your Korean level! Manual: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QwK4vunii0DMXpEAiKfCNr-hUgy6mlry?usp=sharing (Points to note)  * [Register as a member] In order to get the authentication code, you have to log into the email you entered. If you can’t find it, please check the Junk/ SPAM mailbox. * Try another browser if there are any technical issues. * The test takes approximately 30–40 minutes. We recommend using a computer to complete the level test. Inquiry: koreanlanguage@kcchk.kr Registration: https://forms.gle/61LZ9NehPcHWbAUu9

Master's or Doctoral Degree Programs in Korean Studies ㅇ Fields of Study: 13 majors in the humanities and social sciences related to Korea ㅇ Scholarship Benefits for Foreigners and Overseas Koreans: 1) Full tuition waiver for the duration of study (2 years for master's programs, 3 years for doctoral programs) 2) Government scholarship for outstanding students (80,000 KRW monthly living stipend for one year, renewable upon evaluation) ㅇ Eligibility Requirements: - Nationality: Foreigners or overseas Koreans - Education: Bachelor's or master's degree holders - Language Proficiency: *Applicants for Korean Culture major: Must have a valid English proficiency score of TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic Module 6.5, or TEPS 301 or higher (Master's program only; no TOPIK score required for application) *Applicants for majors other than Korean Culture: Must have a TOPIK score of level 4 or higher ㅇ Online Application Period: September 13, 2024 (Friday) 10:00 AM to September 27, 2024 (Friday) 5:00 PM ㅇ Enquiry: admission_intl@aks.ac.kr, +82-31-730-8183, 8188