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Korean Language Institute

"Gather to the Sun Moon, Reach for the World!"
Korean Language Institute
FAQ
01
Admission
  • Q. Qualification of KLI Admission?
  • A.
  • Academic ability equal to that of a high school graduate. (Condition might differ by each individual, please contact the admission office.)
  • Q. What are the required documents to be submitted?
  • A.
  • - Application Form
    - Most recent diploma and grade transcript
    - Passport copy
    - Three photos(3×4cm)
    - Agreement to personal information collection
    - Additional documents might be requested in particular circumstances
  • Q. Procedure for applying?
  • A.
  • 1. China
         1) Application receipt → Interview → Notification of Interview result →submit the document for VISA → Apply for VISA in Korea → Pay the Tuition →Notification of VISA result → Apply for VISA in China →Enter Korea → Enter the school
         2) It takes about 45days due to Chinese students applying for Korea and China VISA.
  • 2. Japan and International
         - Application receipt and submit documents → evaluate the documents → inform the result of document evaluation → Pay Tuition → Send documents for VISA → Receive the VISA → Call the office for entering date of Korea
  • Q. How long does it take to get acceptance notice?
  • A.
  • From the day of office receiving the applicant’s documents, office will notice the result by E-mail to applicants in one 1week. In case of Email technical problem, applicant should contact the office to confirm the acceptance.
  • Q. Which postal service is available to get an acceptance document?
  • A.
  • KLI is using EMS to send acceptance document ( Korean national postal service) .
02
Education
  • Q. What are the education courses?
  • A.
  • Education courses are divided in regular and summer and winter term, 1st semester is 16 weeks, summer session is 8weeks, 2nd semester is 16 weeks and winter session is 8weeks.
    Students who came abroad to study language must enroll in the regular semester.
  • Q. How long does it take to finish all the level?
  • A.
  • From beginner to finish high advanced level will take 1 and half year to 2 years. If you previously studied Korean, you will have placement test before semester starts and get in to proper level of your fluency. Therefore finishing the KLI course will vary by your Korean level.
  • Q. How many class a day? Are there any other activities than lectures?
  • A.
  • Classes are from Monday to Friday 4hours each day. There are Culture learning, cyber writing, folk game, cooking class, Korean speech contest, talent show, participating local festival and etc.
03
University life
  • Q. What is provided for students?
  • A.
  • Office will help students to get alien registration ID, bank account, and insurance for adaptation of Korean university life. Teachers will give advice for career after finishing the KLI course.
  • Q. Can I live in a dormitory?
  • A.
  • International students get preferential residency in a dormitory.
  • Q. Is it possible to admit other university after graduating Sun Moon KLI?
  • A.
  • Students decide which school to enroll after graduating Sun Moon KLI on their own will.
  • Q. Where is Sun Moon University located? And how far is it from Seoul?
  • A.
  • Sun Moon University is located in Asan, from downtown is about 20mins away. Asan station is very close and from there Seoul takes 30mins by KTX (express train), by subway 1 and half hour.
  • Q. What living institutions are there in the campus?
  • A.
  • There are 7 Student cafeterias, coffee shop, bank, stationery store, photo studio, glasses shop, shoemakers, beauty shop, health center and etc.
  • Q. How much is the living expense?
  • A.
  • It will vary by students lifestyle, common living expense shall be 200,000 won to 300,000 won a month.
  • Q. Do I have to get a medical insurance?
  • A.
  • It is recommended to get a medical insurance for international students. Terms of medical insurance policy is 1 year and insurance fee is 100,000 won to 130,000 won.
  • Q. Is there scholarship for international students?
  • A.
  • KLI is giving scholarship to who have good attendance and high GPA after finishing 1 semester. Also, there is contribution scholarship.
04
VISA
  • Q. How long is VISA valid for studying language abroad?
  • A.
  • VISA is valid up to 2years, and shall be difficult to extend VISA after 2years. When KLI student enter Korea, student will get 6month VISA. After 6month according to the academic plan students can extend VISA by semesters.
  • Q. What documents are required to extend visa?
  • A.
  • To extend VISA, you need VISA extension application, certificate of registration, transcript, and receipt of tuition.
  • Q. Do I need to D-4 visa for a short time learning?
  • A.
  • For a short period of learning, it is better to get C-3 (short period general visa).
    After short period of learning, you could continue to study by changing the visa or extending visa through consultation.
  • Q. Can language learning student have a part time job?
  • A.
  • Yes, language learning student can have a job. But student gets the qualification after 6 month of entrance day.
    You must get “activity beyond stay visa”. You can apply from the KLI office. On weekdays you can work 4hours and 8hours on weekends.
전화기아이콘 Tel:+82-41-559-1302~9 FAX:+82-41-559-1310
위치아이콘 KLI, 277, Cheonan-daero, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungnam, 31212
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