Language and examsWhich language you will study in in South Korea We prepare you for the exam before the deadline
Your language decides which programmes are open to you and what they cost. Here's which exams you'll be asked for and how we prepare you.
- Language of instruction
- Korean or English
- Exams
- TOPIK · IELTS, TOEFL
- Our courses
- Korean, English
Tell us the country, your level and your deadline, and we'll put together a plan for the exam you need.
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What we teach for this destination
Online lessons with a teacher, built around your exam and your application dates.
How the lessons work
One-to-one
Your pace and schedule, targeted work on your gaps — the fastest route to an exam with a fixed date.
Mini-group of up to five
Speaking practice with other learners and a lower price per lesson, with the same attention from the teacher.
Native or Russian-speaking
At the start a Russian-speaking teacher explains grammar and logic faster; at intermediate level a native speaker gives living pronunciation and practice. Many learners combine both.
From your request to the first lesson in four steps
- 01
Request and introduction
We talk about your goal (an exam, admission, work or a move) and a schedule that suits you.
- 02
Level test and choosing a tutor
We find your starting level (or zero) and match a tutor — a native speaker or a Russian-speaking teacher — to your goal and pace.
- 03
First lesson
You meet your tutor and try the format; we adjust the plan if needed.
- 04
Regular lessons and progress
After each block there's a test and a review of your mistakes, so you can see your progress in the results.
What matters about language in South Korea
Language of instruction and requirements
A large share of bachelor's programs are taught in Korean and require a TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) certificate — usually level 3 or above depending on the university and major. Many universities offer a preparatory language year for those starting from zero.
The number of fully English-taught programs is growing quickly, especially at the graduate level and in engineering, business and IT — these typically require an international English certificate (IELTS/TOEFL) rather than Korean, though basic Korean makes everyday life considerably easier.
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