CNU International Language Education Center

Regular Program

• CNU IILE provides the regular program year round, with four sessions: spring, summer, fall and winter. Students may choose their desired quarter and begin their studies in Korean language. Throughout the program, students will learn cultural information needed for the successful application of Korean. The classes are small and offer many opportunities for interaction with the teacher and other students in class. Language learning is promoted through a variety of classroom activities and projects.

A Schedule for 2025 Classes

Schedule for 2025 Classes

Semester	Application Period	Class Period
Winter	Aug 18, 2025 ~ September 12, 2025	Dec 1, 2025 ~ Feb 6, 2026

A Schedule for 2026 Classes

Schedule for 2026 Classes

Semester	Application Period	Class Period
Spring	Nov 17, 2025 ~ Dec 12, 2025	Mar 3, 2026 ~ May 8, 2026
Summer	Feb 13, 2026 ~ Mar 13, 2026	Jun 1, 2026 ~ Aug 7, 2026
Fall	May 18, 2026 ~ Jun 12, 2026	Aug 31, 2026 ~ Nov 6, 2026
Winter	Aug 18, 2025 ~ Sep 11, 2025	Dec 1, 2025 ~ Feb 6, 2026

※ 4 sessions per year, 10 weeks per session (This schedule is subject to change depending on some circumstances)

※ Applicants who visa issued can extend the application period

Class Time

1) Time: 4 hours per day
- Morning Class 09:00∼12:50 / Afternoon Class 13:30∼17:20

Division	1st Class	2nd Class	3rd Class	4th Class
Morning	09:00~09:50	10:00~10:50	11:00~11:50	12:00~12:50
Afternoon	13:30~14:20	14:30~15:20	15:30~16:20	16:30~17:20

2) Days : From Monday to Friday(5 days per week)

3) Class Size: at most 15 students per class

Educational Objectives & Content

Level		Objectives & Content	Hours
Basic	1	Beginners with no knowledge of Korean language will learn the principles of Korean vowels, consonants and pronunciation. They are expected to converse on a basic level upon the completion of the course.	10 weeks (200 hrs)
	2	Learners are expected to communicate in day-to-day simple Korean and will be able to communicate on their own in public settings such as post offices, banks and markets.	10 weeks (200 hrs)
Intermediate	3	Learners are expected to express themselves mostly in Korean. They will go through in-depth training in grammar and writing.	10 weeks (200 hrs)
	4	Learners are expected to learn a variety of vocabulary and expressions. Basic social issues in Korea will be learned and understood, and they will gain skills/abilities to communicate in both work settings and university level class settings.	10 weeks (200 hrs)
Advanced	5	Learners are expected to understand general social conditions of Korea and express themselves in Korean. Those who are interested in applying to university/graduate schools will go through in-depth training in writing and reading.	10 weeks (200 hrs)
	6	Learners are expected to speak Korean freely and have no problem watching and listening to Korean movies, drama and news. They will be capable of communicating with Koreans	10 weeks (200 hrs)
Master		Learners are expected to speak Korean freely and have a discussion in Korean. They will be capable of making moving picture in Korean.	10 weeks (200 hrs)
Pre-Univ.		Learners are expected to learn how to study undergraduate and graduate class. They will be capable of communicating with professors and other Koreans	10 weeks (200 hrs)

※ Classes can be opened if there are more than 7 students.

Cultural and Extracurricular Activities

• Learning about Korean Culture: Wearing Hanbok, Korean Ettiquette
• Cooking Korean Food: Bulgogi, Korean soup, Bibimbab
• Cultural Exploration: Andong Hahai Village, Geryongsan Pottery Village, Jeonju Hanok Village, Baekje Historical Heritage, Lotte World
• Other Activities: Writing Contest, A Korean Singing Contest, Food Festival For International, Watching Korean movies, UCC Contest

Requested Program

• When there is a request by any foreign organization, such as a private business or a Diplomatic Mission to Korea, classes are organized for its members. All teachers are highly qualified and experienced and use effective, modern teaching methods. Such classes are conducted either at CNU or at a placed designated by the organization

scholarship

a) Types

• Scholarship for excellent record: 3 high rank students in each class every session
  • 1st prize : 30% of tuition fee (worth 400,000 Won)
  • 2nd prize : 15% of tuition fee (worth 200,000 Won)
  • 3rd prize : 7% of tuition fee (worth 100,000 Won)
• Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship
  • We support students who enter undergraduate school after having completed CNU regular Korean language courses for more than 1 year by providing them with a 500,000 won scholarship. (Scholarship payment is subject to regulation of Institute of International Language Education)

b) Awarding Scholarship

• Scholarship will be awarded through the student's bank account