
Chung-Ang University
Korean Language Institute
So far, every student who applied through ALLO has been accepted — across all schools.
If Chung-Ang does not accept you, we refund our fee.
ALLO KOREA Team · your coordinators
The ALLO KOREA Team checks every document before Chung-Ang sees it.
Can I apply? What do I need?
- Age
- 18 or older · No age limit
- Education
- High school or higher
- Passport
- 37 OECD countries · 14 more for 1 semester
See the list
Any length: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
1 semester only: Andorra, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Morocco, Oman, Peru, Qatar, Romania, Singapore, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates
- Korean
- Beginners welcome · Level 1
- Student visa
- 2+ semesters (D-4)
Documents
1 semester
- Online application form
- Passport-style photo
- Passport copy
- English graduation certificate high school or higher · original, with apostille or consular check
- Official transcript
2+ semesters · student visa (D-4)
Everything for 1 semester, plus:
- Bank statement (original) ₩10,000,000 or more
- Family or birth certificate only if the bank statement is in a parent’s name
If your student visa is refused
Chung-Ang has no separate rule for visa refusals. Its general rule: cancel before classes start and your tuition is refunded minus the application fee.
See Chung-Ang’s refund rules
| Before classes start | 100% of tuition refunded |
| Before 1/3 of that month's class hours | 67% of tuition refunded |
| Before 1/2 of that month's class hours | 50% of tuition refunded |
| After 1/2 of that month's class hours | 0% of tuition refunded |
Application fee: not refunded · Prepaid later semesters: refunded in full
Before you send your documents
- Submitted documents are not returned, for any reason.
- If you have only one original, make a copy and get the apostille or Korean consular legalization on the copy.
- An original not in English, Chinese, Japanese or Korean needs a translation — the original and the translation must both be apostilled or consular-legalized.
- Everything, including any extra document the school asks for, must arrive by the deadline — nothing can be submitted after it.
See Chung-Ang on video
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What students say
5.0 on Google
Micci Williams
I have always wanted to attend a language program in South Korea, but I was never sure how to start the process. Once I found Allo Korea they were able to help explain all of the steps and do all of the difficult aspects on my behalf. Everyone I have spoken with at Allo Korea has been so friendly and helpful. No matter what the question is they always respond quickly in an easy to understand way. Allo Korea’s help allowed me to spend more time preparing, and less time navigating the paperwork of admissions, accommodation, etc. Thanks, Molly M.
Ilyess Gougis
Huge thanks to the Allo Korea team for helping me secure my housing. They are super reactive, professional, and gave me some really solid advice for my trip. If you need someone fast and reliable to help you settle in Korea, just contact them.
Naseem R
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Colin Goldspink
They helped me to find a very affordable goshiwon, just as I asked. I‘m leaving a review because I am surprised with how much they actually helped me. They are in constant contact with the goshiwon owner for me, and enable Communication which would be tough for me as a student from germany. They make my trip way easier, I can only recommend them🙌
Onlytwo Phouangmala
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Richard Veal
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Ruka Foster
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Nickolson Bill
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Mal
I was lucky enough to have Kya help me with all my paperwork and prep for my stay in Korea, and honestly, I couldn’t recommend her more. She was super attentive, quick to reply, and answered every single one of my questions with so much patience and clarity. Thanks to her, the whole process was way easier and completely stress-free☺️ Huge thanks to her for being so professional, supportive and always available!
민지Zahra
Im actually back in Korea now for short trip and being here again reminded me of how amazing my experience I went to Korea Yonsei university in January 2025 through ALLO KOREA for a 6month language program, and honestly, it was one of the best experiences of my life. From the very first messages, the team was incredibly kind and patient they answered all my questions about the visa, housing, and school options in detail. Even after I arrived, they checked in to make sure everything was going well, which really meant a lot to me. I studied at Yonsei language institute, and ALLO KOREA helped me find a clean dorm only a few minutes from campus. My roommate became one of my closest friends we still talk almost every week even though we live on opposite sides of the world. During those months, I joined school activities, traveled around Korea (Busan, Jeju, and so many cafes in Seoul), and completely fell in love with the country. To anyone still hesitating just go. You will never regret it. ALLO KOREA made the whole process so easy and stress-free that I could focus on enjoying every single day. To the whole ALLO KOREA team thank you for creating one of the most beautiful chapters of my life. I’ll forever be grateful
Theodore
If you’re new to Korea, just go with them. They know the system inside out. Worth every dollar.
Meryem Elguerraoui
A very responsive and attentive team. They really know the procedures for foreigners, which is reassuring.
CAMIL Pieplu
Great support, thank you very much
Felix B
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M mk
Thanks to ALLO KOREA, I was able to settle in Seoul without stress. The D-4 visa process was much easier than expected.
Weenpled Cossais
Accompagnement complet et toujours dispo pour répondre à nos interrogations
Sandy TC
Merci pour votre accompagnement, j’ai été guidé du début à la fin sans problème et rapidement avec des explications claires et efficaces. Grace à vous je réalise mon rêve d’entrer à Yonsei en septembre ! Merci !
What our service fee gets you
Each extra semester: + US$1,260
- We check every document before Chung-Ang sees it
- We fill in and submit the application in Korean
- We follow your file until the Certificate of Admission
- Every date and next step in your My page
- Tuition is paid straight into Chung-Ang’s bank account — ALLO never receives it.
If Chung-Ang does not accept you, we refund our fee.
- Refunded: the school does not accept you or rejects your documents, or our guidance was wrong.
- Not refunded: your documents are late or missing.
- Our work ends when the school issues your Certificate of Admission. Nothing after that — visa, flights, housing — is refundable.
Other costs to plan
- Living costs
- about US$580–950 / month Typical for Seoul
- Health insurance
- about US$59 / 6 months Typical
- Textbooks
- about US$17–30 / semester Typical
- Residence card (student visa)
- about US$22 Typical
- Flights
- Depends on where you fly from
₩1,350 = US$1. Tuition from Chung-Ang's website, checked Aug 2026.
When to start
What happens next
- TodayYou apply and pay the service fee
- ALLO KOREA Team checks your documents
- Oct 23We submit your application to Chung-Ang
- Chung-Ang decides
- You pay tuition to Chung-Ang on the date Chung-Ang sets
- Certificate of Admission Our work ends here
- No visa for 1 semester (most passports) · student visa (D-4) for 2+
- Dec 7Classes start
About Chung-Ang
- Among the most affordable in Seoul
- Semester
- 10 weeks · 200 hours
- Levels
- 1–6 · up to 15 per class
- Class times
- 09:00–12:50 · 13:00–16:50 · Mon–Fri
Location
- Address
- 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
- Station
- Heukseok Station · Line 9 · Exit 1 · 10 min walk
- Travel time, about
- Hongdae 30 min · Myeongdong 25 min · Gangnam 30 min · Incheon Airport 80 min
Most Asked Questions
How do I choose which school is best for me?
It depends on your goals, budget, preferred city, teaching style, and schedule. ALLO KOREA compares options and recommends schools based on your profile.
What does ALLO KOREA help with during the process?
First we check that you are eligible — before you pay anything. Then we check every document, fill in and submit your application in Korean, and follow your file until the school issues your Certificate of Admission. Every date and next step is in your My page, with our step-by-step D-4 student visa guide for 2 semesters or more and arrival help (housing, SIM) if you want it.
How much does it cost to study Korean in Korea?
Tuition varies by school and city. University language schools charge per term, while private schools may offer monthly options. Living costs depend on housing and city.
What do I pay, and to whom?
Tuition and the application fee go to the school. Our fee is separate: FREE at Hanyang, US$100 for 1 semester, US$200 for 2 or more.
Do all schools offer visa sponsorship?
No. Some schools provide D-4 student visa sponsorship, while others are only for short-term or tourist students. On our list, schools are marked as “Visa sponsorship” or “No visa sponsorship”.
Who can apply to a Korean language school in Korea?
Anyone 18 or older with a high school diploma (or equivalent) can apply. You do not need to be currently enrolled in school, and there is no upper age limit.
Can I work part-time while studying Korean in Korea?
Yes. After meeting immigration conditions (attendance + minimum study period), D-4 students can work part-time.
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