Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a dynamic megacity that brings palaces and temples together with skyscrapers, K-pop and technology. Home to the language institutes of Korea's most prestigious universities, it offers the widest choice of programs for learning Korean.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Seoul:
Language programs at Seoul universities such as Chung-Ang, Konkuk and Sejong are also among the options.
How long you study depends on your goal: 3-4 weeks for a short culture program, 2-3 terms (about 6-9 months) for everyday communication and 4-6 terms for an academic level.
Fees vary from school to school, and university-based language programs and private language academies can sit in different price ranges. Planning your course, accommodation and airport transfer together lowers the total cost. Ask NGGlobal for a quote with current prices and discounts.
Language courses run in four terms a year: spring (March), summer (June), autumn (September) and winter (December). Short summer and winter programs are mostly held in July and January.
Your visa type depends on the length of your course: the visa exemption for short courses and a D-4 visa for long programs. NGGlobal helps you choose the right visa and prepare your documents.
Working on the visa exemption is prohibited. Students on a D-4 visa can usually work limited part-time hours after studying for a set period and with permission from the immigration office; the rules depend on attendance and Korean level.
Students in Seoul usually stay in campus dormitories or in goshiwons and share houses in university areas such as Sinchon and Hongdae.
Seoul is Korea's most expensive city, with rent and deposits the largest part of the budget. Choosing a dormitory or goshiwon and using student discounts lowers costs.
Seoul's metro is one of the most extensive in the world, and the metro and buses are used with a T-money card, with discounted transfers.
Seoul has four distinct seasons: summers are hot, humid and rainy (with the monsoon in July and August), and winters cold and dry. Cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves bring colour to the city.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) take about 10-11 hours; the AREX train reaches the city centre from the airport in about 45-60 minutes.
Seoul does not use daylight saving time, so it is 6 hours ahead of Turkey all year round. When it is 09:00 in Turkey, it is 15:00 in Seoul, so keep this in mind when planning online calls.
NGGlobal offers free guidance for Seoul at every step, from choosing a school to enrolment, accommodation and your visa. Contact us to find the right program for you together.
Programs at Yonsei, Sogang, Korea University and Seoul National University use different methods, and NGGlobal helps you compare them by goal and budget.
Popular stops include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, the Myeongdong shopping area and the Han River parks.
No. Language institutes run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
TOPIK is Korea's official Korean proficiency test, accepted by universities and employers in Korea.
Yes. Most language institutes offer dormitory places, and NGGlobal plans your accommodation together with your enrolment.
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