Soongsil University Korean Language Institute
About
Soongsil University Korean Language Institute is a university-affiliated Korean language institution located in Dongjak-gu, Seoul. Founded as part of Soongsil University (established 1897), the institute offers systematic Korean language education from TOPIK Level 1 to Level 6. Classes are kept small (10–15 students) and assigned two homeroom teachers each, creating a high-density learning environment. The regular course runs for 10 weeks, 5 days a week, 4 hours per day.
Course Information
Course Type
Regular
Weekly Class Hours
10 weeks / 5 days a week / 4 hours per day (Levels 1–2: 13:30–17:30; Levels 3–6: 09:00–13:00)
Semester Start
Spring 2026.03.09–2026.05.15 / Summer 2026.06.08–2026.08.14 / Fall 2026.09.07–2026.11.19 / Winter 2026.12.07–2027.02.18
Application Deadline
Spring 2026.01.01–2026.01.20 / Summer 2026.04.01–2026.04.20 / Fall 2026.07.01–2026.07.20 / Winter 2026.10.01–2026.10.20
Minimum Semesters
4 semesters
Teaching Method Features
Small class size of 10–15 students; TOPIK-based curriculum from Level 1 to Level 6; two homeroom teachers assigned per class
Cost Information
Tuition (per semester)
KRW 1,600,000 per semester (additional KRW 70,000 application fee and KRW 70,000 insurance fee)
Admission Fee (One-time)
Application fee KRW 70,000
Dormitory Fee (per semester)
Residence Hall (Double): KRW 1,117,000 / Global Brain Hall (Double, female only): KRW 559,000 / Global Brain Hall (Quad, female only): KRW 450,000
Service Provision Period
Service Provision Period
Up to 80 days
Service Start
At payment confirmation
Service Provision Period
This is a subscription-based service. From payment confirmation to the admission decision (accepted or declined), the service takes approximately 60–80 days (maximum 80 days).
The actual language school/university enrollment period is arranged directly with the institution afterward.
Visa & Documents
Required Visa Type
D-4 visa
Financial Proof Requirements
Bank balance certificate of KRW 10,000,000+ in the applicant's or parent's name (deposit locked for at least 6 months from submission date; issued within 30 days; applicant's own name recommended)
Additional Documents
• Bank balance certificate: KRW 10,000,000+ in the applicant's or parent's name • Deposit lock period: at least 6 months from the date of submission (funds must be frozen) • Issuance date: within 30 days of the application deadline • Submission under the applicant's own name is recommended • If using a parent's financial documents, also submit the parent's employment certificate and annual income certificate, or business registration certificate
Detail Information
Established
1897
Website
Visit →Phone
02-820-0783(4)
language@ssu.ac.kr
Soongsil University Korean Language Institute
Subscription Fee
VAT incl.Per institution admission service (60–80 day process)
Service period: 60–80 days
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