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  • Conversation/Prep for TOPIK
Korean language classes offered by the KAIST Language Center (KLC) is open only to foreign nationals who are currently residing in Korea with their own individual visas. That means that KLC does not provide any information or assistance in applying for a Korean visa for foreigners who are interested in visiting Korea and attending Korean language classes at KLC. Also, it is not possible for "non-KAISTians" who are taking KLC-offered language courses to stay in the university's student dormitory during the registration period.

The term "non-KAISTians" here refers to foreign nationals residing in Korea who are not members of the KAIST community (student, faculty and staff). Nevertheless, all language programs provided by KLC are open to all foreign nationals in Korea over the age of 20.

For details including course schedule and how to sign up, please refer to the below.
Korean Class

KAIST Language Center is offering Korean classes for KAIST international students (including exchange students), faculty, postdoctoral, and their family at KAIST as well as non-KAIST people.

  • ㆍOpen for
  • 1. KAIST Faculty, Students, Postdoctoral, and their family
  • 2. Non-KAIST people
  • ㆍSign up : https://lang.kaist.ac.kr from 20 to 25 of every month
  • ㆍClass period : first Monday to last Thursday of every month
ㆍClasses
  • 1. Monthly Beginning Classes
Class * Conversation Prep for Topik
Level Beginning to Intermediate TOPIK I and TOPIK II (3rd grade)
Time 7 to 10 pm 7 to 10 pm
Days Mon.& Wed. or Tue. & Thu. Mon.& Wed. or Tue. & Thu.
Class hrs / Semester 24 24
* A new student’s class level is decided after the placement test
ㆍTuition of Each Semester (excluding study materials)
Class * Tuition (Won)/ month Teaching hours / session
KAIST Non-KAIST
Conversation (Beginner to Intermediate) 52,000 163,000 24
Prep for Topik 52,000 163,000 24
* Tuition is able to adjust due to teaching hours per month. Please check the tuition of each month at homepage of sign up
* Account number for tuition payment : Woori Bank 270-003359-13-046, Account holder : KAIST
  • ㆍPlacement Test
  • How to do the placement test: Your teacher will evaluate you during class hour in the beginning day and S/he recommends the proper level for you after the first day class.
  • ㆍRefund
  • Tuition refunds will be granted as follows:
    • 1. full refund: if dropped before the first scheduled date
    • 2. 2/3 refund: if dropped before 1/3 of term period (including beginning day)
    • 3. 1/2 refund: if dropped before 1/2 of term period
    • 4. no refund: if dropped after 1/2 of term period
  • ㆍHow to drop out
  • log in > My page > class cancel
  • * You have to upload a copy (or image) of your bankbook contains account number, and holder’s name when you cancel a class at the homepage
ㆍTextbook List and Teaching Hours
Course Textbook Class hours to complete
(Month to complete)
Conversation 1A & 1B (Beginning) Seogang Korean 1A & 1B 96 (4 months)
Conversation 2A & 2B (High Beginning) Seogang Korean 2A & 2B 96 (4 months)
Conversation 3A & 3B
(Intermediate)		 Seogang Korean 3A & 3B 96 (4 months)
Conversation 4A & 4B
(High Intermediate)		 Seogang Korean 4A & 4B 96 (4 months)
Prep for TOPIK I
(1st Grade)		 will be announced in each month 120 (5 months)
Prep for TOPIK I
(2nd Grade)		 will be announced in each month 120 (5 months)
Prep for TOPIK II
(3rd Grade)		 will be announced in each month 120 (5 months)

Korean Conversation Beginning 1A is divided into 1A-1 and 1A-2 courses. “1A”refers to the level and the name of the textbook (name of the textbook: Sogang Korean 1A). The number “1” at the end refers to the first month of a two-month course, and means that students will study the first half of the 1A textbook.



Course Description
  • Conversation 1A & 1B : Able to use simple Korean sentences in greeting others
    • - Able to give self-introductions and count in Korean
    • - Able to speak about everyday life and ask for directions
    • - Able to introduce life goals and ask others about their abilities
    • - Able to discuss a specific event and express personal opinion
  • Conversation 2A & 2B : Able to handle basic communication in everyday life, and use public facilities such as the market, theater, etc.
    • - Able to run errands at the market, post office, etc.
    • - Able to give suggestions order at a restaurant and deliver messages from others
    • - Able to use descriptive language and in direct speech
    • - Able to share personal experience and speak in a formal register
  • Conversation 3A and higher : Able to communicate fluently in Korean and demonstrates a fundamental understanding of Korean culture.
    • - Able to introduce others and run errands at the bank, immigration office, etc.
    • - Familiar with honorific devices, and able to describe appearance, personality, etc.
    • - Able to use advanced vocabulary to describe medical symptoms, products, etc.
    • - Able to freely express personal opinion and emotions
  • Prep for TOPIK : able to get the total scores and cut-off scores by grade