Korean Language Immersion Programme
This is a language & culture immersion programme conducted in South Korea.
Our objective is to help learners practice their ability to bring messages and intentions across accurately within Korean speaking environments, bearing in mind social contexts and
enriching learner's historical and cultural knowledge.
Korean Language Immersion Summer Programme (Busan)
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Applications are now open for registration
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Korean Language Proficiency Pre-requisites:
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SEJONG KLS Students: Completed Intermediate 2 Term 2 course by the time of programme commencement.
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Public Registration: Proficiency consultation required for enrolment
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Receive registration confirmation and make payment.
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Book your flights and accommodation.
JUN 2025 Summer Intake
2 June 2025 - 13 June 2025
Busan
Programme fees:
$980 (before GST)
*Not inclusive of flights & accomodation
Course Structure & Topics Covered
30 course hours across 10 Days
(Mon - Fri across 2 weeks)
*not inclusive of 30 mins break per day
5 days per week (Mon - Fri)
Inclusive of 2.5 days of excursion
2 weeks programme
*Sample programme timetable, subject to changes for specific intake
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
10am - 11:30am
Topic:
Introduction to course and facilitators
Icebreakers
Topic:
Joseon Dynasty
(ENG/KR)
11:30am - 12pm
Break
12pm - 1:30pm
Topic:
Overview of Korean History (ENG/KR)
Activity:
Group discussion & mini presentations
Excursion 1
Historical Guided Tour (TBC closer to date)
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Busan Museum Tour
Topic:
Korean Geography & Provinces
Break
Activity:
Group research, discussion & preparation for presentation
Presentation 1
Tourism Group Presentations
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
10am - 11:30am
Topic:
Introduction to Naver
11:30am - 12pm
Break
12pm - 1:30pm
Activity:
Group discussion & mini presentations
Excursion 2
Culinary Course Options: (TBC closer to date)
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Makgeolli Making
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Tteok making
Topic:
Introduction to Korean Current Affairs
Break
Activity:
Current Affairs Group & Individual research
Excursion 3
Provincial Tour Options (TBC closer to date)
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Jalgalchi Seafood Market Tour
Presentation 2:
Current Affairs Individual Presentations
TOPICS COVERED
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Korean History
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Joseon Dynasty
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Korean Geography & Provinces
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Naver Search Engine
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Social Etiquette & Education
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Current Affairs
EXCURSIONS
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Korean History Excursion
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Culinary Excursion
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Provincial Excursion
PROGRAMME COURSEWORK
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Interactive classroom activities
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Topic-based curriculum
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Group project work
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Role-play
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Multi-media presentations
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Practical assessments
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Peer reviews
LEARNERS DEMOGRAPHIC
Adult learners (18 years old and above) with intermediate fluency in Korean language who would like to improve their communication skills, and cultural, social and historical understanding.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS & MEDIUM
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Language Requirement: Intermediate Fluency (SKLS Students to have completed I2T2)
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Programme Medium: 50% Korean, 50% English
Proficiency Gauge
Students applying for this course should already possess intermediate level proficiency in Korean:
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Able to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, or daily life.
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Able to understand the most situations likely to arise whilst going about daily life
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Able to articulate simple connected points on familiar topics or topics of personal interest.
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Able to describe experiences and events, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
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SEJONG KLS Students: Completed Intermediate 2 Term 2 in SEJONG KLS with course completion certificate by the time programme commences
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Non SEJONG Students: Required to schedule a short online chat with one of our consultants to advise on meeting their proficiency eligibility before registration acceptance
Programme Fees & Expected Costs
Korean Language Immersion in Busan: Expected Costs
Total Course Fees Inclusive of:
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Registration fees
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Material fees
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7.5 days x 3 hours of classroom sessions
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2.5 days x 3 hours of excursion outings
Please refer to the indicated cost of programme fee for the selected intake under Key Course Information above.
Flights to / from Busan
Please check depending on your departure locations
Accommodation fees
Accommodation fees can range from $30 / night for capsule hostels to >$100 / night for hotels
Daily Expenses
(Food, public transport, etc. within the vicinity of the programme location)
Please budget at least $30 / day for daily expenses in Busan
Airport Transfer, Insurance
Subway transport, bus and taxi services are available from Gimhae Airport
Please secure your own travel insurance
*Please note 9% Goods & Services tax charge is applicable
**Please check if VISA requirements/costs apply to you
Accommodation
Learners are required to book and make their own flight and accommodation arrangements to attend the course in Busan. For accommodation advice, learners can refer to our training location, more details on the location will be given closer to the registration date.
DUAL-ENDED
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Korean Immersion in Korea
(2 weeks programme). -
Immersion programme in Busan is conducted once a year (Summer programme).
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Immersion programme in Seoul is conducted once a year (Winter programme).
BILINGUAL FACILIATION, INTERACTIVE CLASSES
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Facilitators with native fluency in English and Korean language.
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Good understanding, exposure or residency in cross culture / language environment.
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Interactive classroom sessions, non-lecture based.
PRACTICAL COMMUNICATION FOCUS
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Non-academic (grammar is not taught during this course, students must have language proficiency in basic grammatical structures).
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Focusing on fundamental communication objectives:
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Getting message across to one another.
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Deployment of spoken language, body language, cultural and social knowledge and understanding.
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CULTURAL & SOCIAL EDUCATION
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Introduction to cultural norms & relevant social scenarios.
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Excursions to places of cultural / historical importance.
Application Process
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Fill in the form below with your details and submit.
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For Non-SEJONG students, we will send you a link to book a consultation session with us for us to better understand your proficiency level before completing your registration. (Applicable only for the immersion programme in Seoul/Busan)
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Our team will reach out to you to complete your registration.
Application for Busan Summer Immersion Programme and Golden Era History Tour now open! Please note that registrations will be closed once slots are filled.