King Sejong Institute

The King Sejong Institute is a well-known and well-respected institution that offers resources for learning Korean language and culture to anyone who is interested. While it is best known for its live classes held at its many centers, its online classes have recently gained popularity among international students. You have several options for online learning. You can enroll in an e-class hosted by the institute or its affiliates, apply for a time-limited course (and wait for approval), or self-study using the institute's many online resources. Beginner to advanced classes are available. Much of the information will be drawn from the King Sejong Institute's own textbooks. The length of the various classes varies, but the majority will last several weeks.

The institute offers Korean culture classes in addition to language classes. Topics include everyone's favorite K-pop music, the inner workings of Korean beauty products, taekwondo, and others. These will undoubtedly be enjoyable and flavorful additions to your language studies! The institute has traditionally held in-person classes in various locations, but it has recently gained popularity as an online learning resource. It’s possible that some free and some paid courses are available for learners—though you might need to reach out to the institute to get more specific information.

• Pros:
  • Course variety
  • Platform provides supplemental learning materials
• Cons:
  • Some courses are not always available
  • Website is somewhat hard to navigate
  • Not much information about online courses

Best for: Accessible, global learning
Price: Free
Certificate available: Yes

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Enroll here: iksi.or.kr/lms/main/main.do