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Winter 2026 Live Online Classes via Zoom

  • Korean Language Center
  • Online Regular Program
  • Program Overview
  • Learn Korean from anywhere with KAIST, a university recognized around the world. Our live online program brings the structured lessons and experience of our in-person classes to ZOOM. With qualified instructors, you will develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a balanced way.
Academic Schedule
Item Details
Class Period Session 1: December 14, 2026 - January 19, 2027
Session 2: January 20 - February 25, 2027
Class Hours 75 hours per session
60 hours of Korean language classes + 15 hours of Korean culture classes
Levels Levels 1-6
Minimum enrollment At least 6 students per level are required to open a class.
Class format Live online classes via ZOOM
Tuition
  • KRW 700,000 per session. Textbooks are not included.
    •    ※ Please pay only after your enrollment is confirmed.
  • Credit card: Pay on the course application website.
  • For international transfers: Woori Bank, 270-003359-13-046, KAIST
    • Bank Information Details
    Bank WOORI BANK
    Branch KAIST Subbranch
    Bank Address 17, World Cup buk-ro 60-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03921, South Korea
    SWIFT/BIC HVBKKRSEXXX (Some banks may recognize HVBKKRSE.)
    Recipient KAIST
    Recipient's Phone +82-42-350-8731
    Account Number 270-003359-13-046
    ※ Important: International transfers may result in a shortfall because of bank fees or exchange rates. The student must pay all bank fees and send any remaining amount as soon as possible.
Registration
  • Session 1: September 1 - October 30, 2026
  • Session 2: September 1, 2026 - January 5, 2027
  • If you do not have an account on the KAIST Language Center website, please create one before registering.
  • You do not need to choose a level when you apply. After we receive your application, we will contact you to check your level and available class time. Please submit the application first.
Level Test
  • Session 1: November 2-6, 2026
  • Session 2: January 7-12, 2027
    •    The test takes 20 minutes per person and is held via ZOOM.
    •    Your test date and time will be announced later.
  • Test fee:
    •    KRW 50,000 per person
    ※ Complete beginners do not need to take the level test and will be placed in Level 1.
Class Schedule

Morning or afternoon classes will be offered in Korean Standard Time (KST), depending on the time zones of the students' countries.

Session Morning (KST)) Afternoon (KST) Days Main Activities
1 09:00-09:50 15:00-15:50 Mon-Fri Review; speaking, listening, reading, and writing; quizzes; learning with AI tools
2 10:00-10:50 16:00-16:50 Mon-Fri Review; speaking, listening, reading, and writing; quizzes; learning with AI tools
3 11:00-11:50 17:00-17:50 Mon-Fri Review; speaking, listening, reading, and writing; quizzes; learning with AI tools
Completion Requirements
  You must meet both requirements to complete the course:

  • Attend at least 80% of classes.
  • Earn an overall average score of at least 70%. Your score is based on assignments, class participation and attitude, quizzes, and midterm and final assessments.