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Ewha Womans University Ewha Language Center (Korean Intensive Program)
Morning-only classes taught by two alternating teachers per class, with linked culture classes, in the Sinchon university district. Ewha's language center has taught Korean since 1988.
Next intake for overseas applicants: Spring 2027
Spring 2027: Mar 5 – May 18, 2027. Applications Dec 7, 2026 – Jan 26, 2027.
Last verified Oct 14, 2026
Quick facts
- Location
- Sinchon, Seoul
- Korean since
- 1988
- Term
- 10 weeks, 200 hours
- Classes
- 9:10–13:00, mornings only
- Class size
- About 15
- Levels
- 1–6
- Tuition
- KRW 1,850,000 / term
- Application fee
- KRW 120,000
Fees: from Winter 2026.
Terms and deadlines
| Term | Classes | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | Mar 5 – May 18, 2027 | Dec 7, 2026 – Jan 26, 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | Jun 3 – Aug 12, 2027 | Mar 8 – Apr 27, 2027 |
| Fall 2027 | Sep 2 – Nov 17, 2027 | Jun 7 – Jul 27, 2027 |
| Winter 2027 | Dec 2, 2027 – Feb 15, 2028 | Sep 6 – Oct 26, 2027 |
D-4 originals must arrive at least two weeks before the tuition deadline. Winter 2026 closes Oct 27, 2026.
What you need to apply
Balance of at least KRW 10,000,000 for two terms, issued within 30 days before the visa application.
Applicants from countries without a visa-waiver agreement with Korea must add a notarized guarantee letter from a Korean citizen employed in Korea, with the guarantor's ID and employment documents, plus parents' income documents. ELC doesn't list the countries; it points to 0404.go.kr.
Balance of over KRW 10,000,000 held for at least 3 months, on a letter from a local branch of a Korean financial institution; consular confirmation; a Korean sponsor; and proof of what you did if more than a year has passed since graduation.
D-4 students register and pay for two terms (about KRW 3.7 million up front).
Housing
ELC has its own dorm for students registered that term, up to two terms, first come first served. Prices change every term and appear in each term's notice.
Route to a degree
Two international Ewha freshmen who completed level 6 and at least three ELC terms get partial tuition support. Ewha's undergraduate programs are for women only; ELC's eligibility rules don't mention gender. Thinking about a degree? See our Ewha Womans University admission guide.
Refunds
Full refund before the course begins (except the application fee), then pro-rated. No specific visa-refusal rule was found.
Our view
What this really means
A well-run program with unusual two-teacher classes, but the Korean-guarantor rule is a real barrier for applicants from Nepal, Vietnam, Mongolia and Nigeria, which have no visa-waiver agreement with Korea. Check before you apply.
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Costs
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D-4 visa
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Sources and verification
Ewha Language Center English pages (intensive program, registration, dormitory, scholarships), elc.ewha.ac.kr, checked Oct 14, 2026. Which countries count as visa-waiver countries is our reading of Korea's visa rules; confirm with ELC.
K-Admission is independent and not affiliated with any university or language institute. Rules change every term; always confirm in the institute's official guide before you apply.