Korean language schools in Seoul

I have been there 3 times now. It is getting more crowded and I notice that there is more and more clutter on the streets...probably due to tourists. For the first time I've been bothered that I find Seoul too crowded and that people are very much on their own...making contact is difficult that is in every country I think. Did have a very nice contact with a Korean woman who had lived in Nedetkand for 10 years. She heard us speaking Dutch and spoke to us. With her and her daughter we made another appointment to chat and drink coffee. It was very cozy.

Seoul is huge! You can't explore the city in one holiday. You should get tips from the academy on where to go, otherwise you will get lost in the city. If you are travelling alone, it is sometimes difficult to get a table when eating out, but you will definitely find something a few doors down. You'll need a second suitcase for the return journey because you've bought so much stuff ^^

The people are mostly friendly and helpful, but as a foreigner you are sometimes looked at or ignored. Many people here speak little English, so it is helpful to know a little Korean. The public transport is great. The city is really huge and there are unfortunately few green spaces or larger parks. Shopping is very expensive compared to eating out. There are lots of nice cafés.

Seoul has truly embraced the future; it’s a blast, safe, and—given the current exchange rate—really affordable (i.e., eating out, convenience stores, going out). Traveling within the country (by train or bus) is also relatively inexpensive. The only thing that wasn’t cheap—or rather, was priced like in Germany—was accommodation (hotels, Airbnb).

As a woman, you can get around Seoul safely, even at night. The public transportation is great and I never felt uncomfortable at any time. On the contrary. If you asked for help, you got it. The cafés are great. Sightseeing and shopping opportunities as well as entertainment are not neglected. You can do a lot.

I am absolutely impressed and already knew on the second day that I had to come back. As a woman, I have always felt very safe, even on the way home at night. The Koreans were very helpful and helped me in every emergency, which impressed me very much and is not something that can be taken for granted.

Seoul is very large and diverse. There is a lot to see and do. You can get almost anywhere quickly and comfortably on the subway. You can eat well and cheaply in restaurants. However, it is extremely hot and humid in summer, so sometimes you can only stay indoors.

Seoul is a must-see and very interesting city. At the moment, however, a lot has been shut down due to Corona. You can therefore only visit museums and sights to a very limited extent. For this reason, I can't say much about the nightlife.

Seoul is a city that pampers you, everything works, people are very helpful, maybe a little shy, you will have to make the first step, but after that I saw a hospitality and kindness that is very rare!

I felt the warmth of the people in the city, who were rather nosy and at the same time really friendly. I could not get used to the dirty toilets for two weeks. Gyeongbokgung Palace was a lot of fun.

Excellent classes with an attentive and caring teacher. A wonderful experience, both in terms of learning and meeting new people!

2 May 2026
Course: Morning Regular Class - 4 weeks
Student age: 23 years

The location is great and very convenient since it's so close to Gangnam Station. I was in the Pre-Intermediate class, and the teachers were excellent. I also had amazing classmates, so I really enjoyed my studies.

9 April 2026
Course: Intensive Korean 25 (Full-Time) - 1 week
Student age: 45 years

I really enjoyed my time at this school. It's important to note that every month, we change teachers and classes. At first, I had a little trouble adjusting. There were about eight or nine students in the class, and the teacher spoke very quickly. I didn't always have time to write down the exercises, and we quickly moved on to the next activity, which made the first week quite difficult for me. The following month, I changed classes and the situation was much better. There were far fewer of us, which allowed the teacher to take the time to explain things. I finally had time to write down the exercises, whereas in the first class it was difficult: I didn't have time to write anything down before we moved on to the next exercise. Despite these differences, I learned a lot and really improved my speaking skills. The teachers are very kind, attentive, and caring.

22 December 2025
Course: Regular Korean Language Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 24 years

The school offers plenty of activities outside of class, so you naturally get to know other students, even if you come alone. You can also choose optional afternoon classes, so it’s a great environment for studying intensively. The school is located underneath the station, so getting there is incredibly easy.

8 December 2025
Course: Intensive Korean 25 (Full-Time) - 2 weeks
Student age: 44 years

Quiet location. Air-conditioned. I enjoyed the restaurant evening. The weekly coursebook structure meant that students could enter at any point.
I had two teachers who varied greatly in their ability. There was one pleasant teacher, but she showed little imagination beyond writing drills on the board. The other showed much more imagination in making use of the material at hand. The textbook had far too many drills of the same kind. The classes were mostly so boring I rarely stayed for the full 3 hours. I did learn to practice reading hangeul. But students could have worked through the course books on their own at home, without coming to class; it would have made little difference on the whole. No attempt to bring students together or to set up common areas for social activities (tea and coffee).

27 October 2025
Course: Standard Korean (Part Time) - 5 weeks
Student age: 65 years