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The Itaewon Global Village Center, located in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, is offering Fourth-Quarter Korean language classes for adults. The classes are free and will be offered either online or offline depending on the class level. Those who wish to enroll in classes for Absolute Beginner 2 level or above are required to take a level test before registering for the class. Interested applicants should review the information below and register accordingly.
Eligibility
- Adults aged 18 or older (born before 2009)
- ARC holders (the ARC must be valid beyond December 14, 2026)
- If your ARC application is still being processed, you may register by bringing the Alien Registration Card application receipt issued by the immigration office.
- New students applying for Korean language classes at the Itaewon Global Village Center
- Applicants from basic to intermediate levels may participate
- Priority will be given to Seoul residents (based on the residential address shown on the back of the ARC)
General Course Information
- Number of participants: Up to 16 students per beginner–intermediate classes, and up to 15 students per absolute beginner classes
- Course period: Starting October 6, 2026 (Tue), for 10 weeks (subject to change)
- Class hours: Weekdays (Monday&Wednesday or Tuesday&Thursday), 1 hour and 30 minutes per class (varies by level)
- Tuition: Free (textbooks must be purchased separately from a bookstore)
How to Apply [Level Test / Registration]
- Those who wish to take a class for Absolute Beginner 2 level or above, you must take a level test before registration.
- Those who have no previous experience studying Korean or who cannot speak Korean are not required to take a level test.
[Level Test]
- You may choose between an online or offline level test.
- Offline Level Test:
- Dates: September 1 (Tue) – September 11 (Fri)
- Monday–Friday, 10:00–11:30 or 13:30–16:30
- No reservation required
- Dates: September 1 (Tue) – September 11 (Fri)
- Online Level Test:
- Dates: September 15 (Tue) – September 16 (Wed)
- Reservation link: Foreign Residents in Korea | Itaewon Global Village Center | Seoul
- (Due to the limited number of online test slots remaining, early booking is recommended.)
- Test format: Speaking + Grammar/Writing, approximately 20–30 minutes. You must bring your ARC.
- Applicants must take the class that corresponds to their level test result.
[Registration]
- Registration Date and Time
- September 17, 2026 (Thu), from 9:00 AM on a first-come, first-served basis
- How to Register
- Online registration (Itaewon Global Village Center website The Google Form link will be posted on the website on the day registration opens.)
Important course notice
- If your attendance rate does not exceed 60% and you do not pass the midterm exam, you will not be able to apply for the next-level class.
Class Schedule
Absolute Beginner 1 – Class 1 & Class 2 do not require a level test. (All other classes require a level test.)
- Absolute Beginner 1 – Class 1 / Offline / Mon & Wed (09:00–10:30)
- Absolute Beginner 1 – Class 2 / Offline / Mon & Wed (14:40–16:10)
- Absolute Beginner 2 / Online / Mon & Wed (17:30–19:00)
- Lower Beginner 1 / Offline / Tue & Thu (13:00–14:30)
- Lower Beginner 2 / Offline / Tue & Thu (10:40–12:10)
- Upper Beginner 1 / Offline / Mon & Wed (13:00–14:30)
- Upper Beginner 2 / Offline / Mon & Wed (10:40–12:10)
- Upper Beginner 3 / Online / Tue & Thu (18:00–19:30)
- Intermediate 1 / Offline / Tue & Thu (09:00–10:30)
- Intermediate 2 / Online / Tue & Thu (13:30–15:00)
- Intermediate 3 / Online / Mon & Wed (19:10–20:40)
- Intermediate 7 / Online / Tue & Thu (19:40–21:10)
ContactFor more information, please contact the Itaewon Global Village Center.
Itaewon Global Village Center
Tel. 02-2199-8883/8884/8885
Email: itaewongvc@gmail.com
ReferenceKorean Language Registration FAQs (2026 Fourth Quarter Term)