Yonsei University Korean Language Institute (KLI)
Yonsei’s Korean Language Institute offers a structured intensive curriculum for students who want to prepare for university study, boost their career, or build strong everyday Korean while enjoying campus life in the Sinchon student area.
per 3-month term (2025)
Morning / Afternoon
Multiple terms possible
from 6+ months of study
Korean Language Program
Application, Visa & Housing Support
What’s included in this service
• Official application guidance for this language school
• Document check & submission support
• Visa-ready process (D-4)
• Accommodation search & pre-arrival booking support
• Support before and after arrival
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Regular program schedule
Yonsei University Korean Language Institute (KLI) runs four regular terms each year. All dates are based on Korea Standard Time (KST).
Fees & Tuition
Here is a clear breakdown of the main costs to study Korean at Yonsei University KLI. Amounts in USD are approximate.
Paid only once when you apply. This fee is non-refundable.
≈ $70
Paid separately
Morning and afternoon classes have the same tuition.
Includes tuition + application fee. Textbooks and living costs are not included.
How the application works
From your first consultation with ALLO KOREA to your first day of class at Yonsei University KLI, here is how the full process works.
We guide you through the preparation so your school and visa application are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
This officially confirms your entry into the admission process.
This is the official sequence with Yonsei University, immigration, and your arrival in Korea.
For a D-4 visa, most students must pay for at least 2 terms (6 months).
If you plan to study only 1 term (3 months), you must already have a valid visa or be eligible for visa-free entry.
Yonsei KLI Regular Program Overview
Yonsei University Korean Language Institute (KLI) offers a year-round intensive Regular Program for learners who want to start from Hangul, reach advanced academic Korean, and prepare for university study, work, or long-term life in Korea.
The Regular Program operates across four terms per year (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter). Each term is around 10 weeks (3 months), and you can choose the starting term that best fits your plan.
Students are placed from Level 1 to Level 6 based on their Korean ability. At Level 1–2, you master Hangul, basic pronunciation, core grammar, and everyday situations like greetings, ordering food, shopping, transport, and phone calls. At Level 3–4, you handle daily life in Korea more freely, talk for several minutes, understand multi-paragraph texts, and expand vocabulary including Sino-Korean words and cultural topics. At Level 5–6, you work with academic and professional topics (society, science, economy, culture), understand news and articles, and build language skills close to Korean university class level.
Program structure & textbooks
- 4 terms per year: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
- Each term is approximately 10 weeks (3 months)
- Systematic progression from Level 1 → Level 6
- Main textbooks: New Yonsei Korean Vocabulary & Grammar 1–6, Speaking & Writing 1–6, Listening & Reading 1–6
- Integrated training in speaking, listening, reading, and writing with real-life tasks
- Focus on both everyday communication and academic / professional Korean
Cultural activities at Yonsei KLI
Yonsei University Korean Language Institute offers various cultural experience programs for enrolled students. Activities and schedules may change each term, and students apply through the KLI Academic Information System.
Location: KLI B105 Cooking Practice Room
Materials fee: about ₩5,000
Location: KLI Auditorium Room 103
Materials fee: about ₩5,000
Course length, class schedule & who it’s for
Yonsei University Korean Language Institute (KLI) Regular Program is designed for foreigners and overseas Koreans who want to learn Korean for university or graduate school admission, employment, or as a meaningful leisure activity.
Most students who study Korean at Yonsei KLI enroll in this Regular Program. Each semester, about 1,700 students from over 60 countries register, creating a very international learning environment.
The Regular Program is offered 4 times a year (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter). Each term is a 10-week course with a total of 200 hours, focusing on integrated skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Classes are aligned with TOPIK levels from 1 to 6. If you start from Level 1 and move up step by step, it usually takes about 1 year and 6 months to complete all 6 levels.
- 4 terms per year: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Each term: 10 weeks · total 200 class hours
- Levels 1–6, designed in line with TOPIK levels
- Approx. 1.5 years to complete Level 1 → Level 6
- About 1,700 students from 60+ countries each term
• Many students choose to study 2–4 terms (6–12 months) to reach an intermediate or advanced level.
• Starting from Level 1, it generally takes around 6 consecutive terms (about 1 year 6 months) to complete Level 6.
• Morning course: 09:00 – 13:00
• Afternoon course: 14:00 – 17:50
Both morning and afternoon programs are intensive, with homework, quizzes, and regular tests to check progress.
Real daily life at Yonsei KLI – filmed by students
Watch authentic daily-life vlogs from Yonsei Korean Language Institute students. See the campus, classes, study life, and life in Sinchon through real student perspectives.
FAQ
Most Asked Questions
Q. How much is the tuition at Yonsei Korean Language Institute?
Additional one-time fees include the Application Fee (₩280,000) and Admission Fee (₩100,000).
Q. How long is one term at Yonsei KLI?
Q. Does Yonsei KLI sponsor the D-4 student visa?
Q. What are the class hours at Yonsei Korean Language Institute?
Afternoon program: 14:00–17:50
Classes run Monday to Friday.
Q. Can beginners with no Korean join Level 1?
Q. Are cultural activities available at Yonsei KLI?
Students apply through the 학사정보시스템.
