everyone! As you know, improvements to the visa system have recently been introduced to facilitate exchange and extension of visas for international students. The most representative thing is that the method for proving the Korean language ability of international students has been expanded. In addition to TOPIK scores, it can be proven by completing the Social Integration Program of the Ministry of Justice and the King Sejong Institute Korean language curriculum completion certificate.

I would like to introduce the King Sejong Institute Korean language curriculum.

Introduction of King Sejong Institute

The King Sejong Institute Foundation is a public institution under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism established to oversee overseas Korean language education and Korean culture dissemination projects.

We are making efforts to promote the Korean language and culture to foreigners and to help foreigners' interest in Korea grow into understanding and love for Korea.

major bussiness

• Designation and operational support of King Sejong Institutes around the world for Korean language education and dissemination of Korean culture
• Development and operation of 'Nuri-Sejong Hakdang', a website for learning Korean language and culture online
• King Sejong Institute's standard Korean language curriculum and distribution of textbooks
• Dispatch of Korean language teachers and operation of training courses to strengthen teacher expertise
• Program support for the spread of Korean culture and dispatch of cultural personnel
• Other projects necessary to spread the Korean language and culture

King Sejong Institute Korean Curriculum - Introduction

What is King Sejong Institute Curriculum Completion Certificate?

It is a Korean language qualification recognized by the Korean Ministry of Education that evaluates the Korean language ability of foreigners, and is similar to many international Korean language qualifications.

Certificates are awarded based on attendance and marks.

The duration of training is approximately 5 weeks for a total of 60 hours (both study and exam), with online or offline learning and a variety of training hours at the student's option. Equivalent courses at various levels are included. There are beginner to advanced levels.

A certificate of completion is provided 7-10 days after the exam.

Characteristics of Online King Sejong Institute - Advantages

Study environment: Any learner who wants to study Korean can use learning contents anytime, anywhere on a PC or mobile environment.

Various Curriculum: You can study various Korean language courses online, including the King Sejong Institute e-Class course, cyber Korean language course, cyber Korean culture course, and self-study course.

Appropriate learning process: Online King Sejong Institute recommends taking an online level test before taking full-scale education. Through the result of the level test, you can learn tailored to your level. I also tested it, there are reading and listening. You can register as a member and test right away. It's easy and convenient.

Online Feedback: Even if you study the online King Sejong Institute curriculum by yourself, you can receive meticulous 1:1 feedback from the online teacher.

The low cost of education is also an advantage of the online King Sejong Institute. There are also free lectures.

Multilingual Classes: Taught in multiple languages.

However, what are the disadvantages of the King Sejong Institute certificate?

As with the advantages, there are also disadvantages. Currently, not all schools accept this certificate. Because it is unfamiliar and not widely known.

Currently, only some schools accept this certificate as a condition for admission. It is recommended to contact the desired school and immigration office to confirm.