To meet the demand for Korean language and culture, deepen understanding of Korea, and nurture people with Korean language skills.
Who can apply
Any adult residing in Vietnam may apply (university students, working professionals, and others). Students currently enrolled in Korean studies departments may not be eligible to enrol.
Venue
Classrooms of the Korean Education Center in Ho Chi Minh City
Courses
Four levels — Beginner I, Beginner II, Intermediate I and Intermediate II — each running 60 hours over three months.
Teaching format
Beginner classes are taught by Vietnamese instructors; intermediate classes are taught jointly by Vietnamese and Korean instructors.
Fee
Free of charge
Completion
A certificate is issued to those who attend at least 70% of classes and score at least 70 in the completion assessment.
Enrolment
Enrolment opens about three times a year; courses currently open and their schedules are shown under Course List.
Visiting Korean classes
Background
Instructors travel to institutions to teach learners who cannot attend classes at the center because of time or distance.
Eligible institutions
Non-profit public institutions in Vietnam (universities, government offices, and the like)
How it works
Teaching hours, duration, method, fees and completion requirements are the same as those for the center's own courses, and textbooks are also provided free of charge.
Intermediate and advanced TOPIK courses
Background
Demand for intermediate and advanced TOPIK courses exceeds what institutions currently provide.
Who can apply
University students and working professionals preparing for the intermediate and advanced levels of TOPIK