Study abroad in South Korea

Why study abroad in Korea?

Korea has become a top destination for international students over the last decade. With its trendy and attractive vibe, there's plenty to explore. The "Korea Wave" has become a global phenomenon with the increasing popularity of K-pop, K-dramas, and fashion. Korea a playground for foodies, a pioneer in the automobile and digital technology industries and a great time for anyone seeking adventure in a country with a unique culture, language and society.

Many students who decide to study in Korea arrive with absolutely no prior knowledge of Korean. If you’d like to study in Korea, there’s no need to let your language skills hold you back. By enrolling on our study abroad program, you’ll be able to supplement your studies with Korean language classes, no matter what your current level of Korean is. If you’re a beginner, we’ll take you through everything you need to know from how to read “hanguel” and basic vocabulary right through to advanced grammar. Not only will this make your everyday life in Korea more meaningful, but it will boost your academic and professional prospects as well. Study abroad in Korea and build your Korean skills from the ground up today.

Why study in Korea with EF?

With over 55 years of experience in language education, EF offers accredited Korean language courses, attended by students from over 150 countries around the world. Thanks to the innovative EF Method of teaching languages, we guarantee that you will progress by a linguistic level every 6 weeks. Our state-of-the-art Korean Language Center in Seoul offers a welcoming environment where you can customize your language course and start any Monday of the year. You'll be learning with friends from over 100 countries, providing you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in Korean culture and make lasting international connections, both personally and professionally.

Korean study abroad programs:

If you want to study in Korea, you can choose from an array of EF programs. Choose your desired Korean language program based on how demanding you want your course to be:

• EF Intensive Course: 32 lessons per week
• EF General Course: 20 lessons per week.
• EF Basic Course: 20 lessons per week (for beginners).

The Intensive and General courses cater to learners of all levels. Prior to your departure, you'll need to complete a brief proficiency quiz to determine your Korean language level. Based on the results, our experienced staff will place you in a class with other students at a similar level to ensure a personalized and effective learning experience. You can further personalize your study abroad program in Korea by choosing Special Interest electives (SPINs), which combine language learning with your professional aspirations or personal interests. The SPINs offered in our Korean school include Sustainability, Reading and Writing, K-Culture and Korean Theater, Preparation for the TOPIK exam and much more. 

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Living in Seoul as a student

With some of Asia’s most well-respected universities within its boundaries, Seoul has everything a student could ever need. Neighborhoods like Hongdae are full of fun fashion stores where style-conscious students go to upgrade their look. Those looking to catch up on their studies have a whole host of cute coffee shops to choose from with plenty of laptop friendly workspaces too. Students in Seoul love to socialize, especially by going to themed games rooms, karaoke bars and fun restaurants. There’s no shortage of things to do while you’re studying abroad in Seoul.