The Korean Language Institute
Gyeongju University
The Gyongju University Korean Language Institute (GUKLI) offers quality training programs for foreign students wishing to develop their interests in the Korean language.
The programs have been carefully designed to promote proficiency in the Korean language within an engaging historical and cultural context. The benefits of these programs include:
- Exposure to a well-balanced curriculum, composed of both skills-oriented and culture-learning courses.
- Quality instruction from an excellent teaching staff: all instructors have a master's or higher degree in a related area and many years of teaching experience.
- The comfort of small classes, consisting of 10 to 15 students.
- The joy of studying at a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Shilla Kingdom. An ideal place to learn and experience traditional Korean culture.
♣ 2011 Program Schedule
|
Term |
Period |
Application Deadline |
Placement and Orientation |
|
Spring |
March 28 ~ June 03 |
Feb 11 |
March 28 |
|
Summer |
June 20 ~ August 26 |
May 06 |
June 20 |
|
Fall |
Sept 19 ~ Nov 25 |
August 05 |
Sept 19 |
|
Winter |
Dec 12 ~ Feb 29, 2012 |
October 28 |
Dec 12 |
♣ General Structure of the Program
|
Level |
Learning Focus |
|
Level 1 |
․The Korean alphabet and pronunciation ․Basic vocabulary and grammar ․Everyday conversation |
|
Level 2 |
․Frequently used vocabulary, particles, and connectives ․Simple dialogues, memos, letters, and notices |
|
Level 3 |
․Conversational skills in various social settings ․Characteristics of spoken and written Korean ․Writing about familiar topics |
|
Level 4 |
․Abstract and conceptual vocabulary ․Logical writing ․Grammatical skills required for describing complex situations |
|
Level 5 |
․Readings on political, economic, social and scientific topics ․Vocabulary building: idiomatic phrases, old sayings, and journalism vocabulary ․Persuasive writing |
|
Level 6 |
․More vocabulary building: frequently used loan words and technical vocabulary ․Formal writing ․Speech and discussion |
♣ Application and Admission Procedure
1. Admission Requirement
A high school diploma or its equivalent is required of all KLI students.
2. Required Documents
1) A completed application form with your photograph.
Step 1: Download the application form from http://gec.gju.ac.kr
Download file : Application_Form(Chinese).doc
Step 2: E-mail the completed form to global@gju.ac.kr
2) A non-refundable application fee of ￦60,000. (The fee should be transferred to the
designated Gyeongju University bank account : KB bank 604801-04-279890
3) A copy of the photo page of your passport. (A photocopy of your Alien Registration
Card, if you have one.)
4) Your Study Plan. (Use the form available at http://gec.gju.ac.kr)
Download file : studyplan.doc
5) Resume including all levels of education (from elementary to university)
6) A copy of your transcripts and diploma from the last school you attended.
(Please DO NOT send the original diploma.)
7) A copy of your (or your guardian's) bank statement proving a balance of US＄10,000 or above.
8) Certificate of Personal Guarantee (Use the form available at http://gec.gju.ac.kr)
Download file : Certificate of Personal Guarantee(English).doc
3. Screening and Admission Procedure
1) Submit the application materials to one of the following addresses:
E-mail: global@gju.ac.kr
Surface mail: The Korean Language Institute
Global Education Center
Gyeongju University
Taejong-ro 188, Gyeongju
Gyeongbuk 780-712 South Korea
* If one or more of the required documents are missing, your application will not be processed normally.
We strongly recommend that you submit all your application materials at the same time.
2) The screening process for an application usually takes one to two weeks.
3) Notice of Admission: The KLI will notify the applicant of admission to the program and provide bank account information by e-mail.
4) Tuition Payment: Upon receipt of the KLI acceptance notice by e-mail, the student is then required to pay the tuition fee for the applicable term(s).
5) When the registration is completed, the KLI will send a final confirmation e-mail to the applicant.
* If any of the submitted documents subsequently proves to be forged, altered or illegally manipulated, admission will be cancelled and tuition will not be refunded.
♣ Payment of Tuition
Tuition for one term during the 2011 academic year: ￦1,000,000.
(Textbooks are not included in the above fee.)
Fees (application fee and tuition) are payable to the KLI by bank transfer only. Personal
checks are not accepted. (US＄1.00 is approximately equivalent to KR￦1,132, at the
exchange rate as of December 31, 2010.)
Bank transfer should be made to Gyeongju university at the following account:
KB bank 604801-04-279890
♣ Refund of the Tuition
Students wishing to withdraw from the program after the tuition fee has been paid
may be entitled to a full or partial refund, depending on when notification of
withdrawal is received. Please see the table below for full details of the refund policy.
|
Notification Period |
Refund Payable |
|
Up to 1 week prior to the beginning of the term: |
100% |
|
1-6 days prior to the beginning of the term: |
90% |
|
Within the first 7 days of the term |
70% |
|
All later dates |
No Refund |
♣ Tuition Waiver
A limited number of tuition waivers will be available for students who excel in their classes.
♣ Dormitory Fee
A dormitory room will be provided to all KLI students who apply in the spring or fall
term. To apply, fill out the application form available at http://gec.gju.ac.kr and send it
together with other application materials.
|
Room Type |
One Year (Four Term) |
Half Year (Two Term) |
|
Room for 3 people |
￦1,300,000 / person |
￦650,000 / person |
|
Room for 4 people |
￦1,100,000 / person |
￦550,000 / person |
※ A security deposit of ￦100,000 is required in addition to the above fee.