EF International Language CenterSeoul, South Korea
- Located in Seoul's trendiest neighbourhood and only one minute walk from Sinsa subway station.
- Seoul is one of the top destinations our students liked most
- Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: EF International Language Center Seoul is located in the giant metropolis, the capital city of South Korea, Seoul. Housed within the K-Tower of the city's Gangnam district, Seoul's trendiest neighbourhood, the school is equipped with the latest technology, is surrounded by shops, cafés and restaurants, and is within a moment's walk of the Sinsa Subway Station. With such an excellent location, many of the city's main attractions, such as the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Myeong-dong, Bukchon Hanok Village, Namdaemun Market and much more, are all within a 35-minute journey of the school's front doors. Students of EF Seoul have everything they may need to have a memorable and safe time in Seoul whilst reaching their language goals. The Incheon International Airport is just a 90-minute trip from the school via public transport, ensuring all arrivals and departures can be made easily.
School facilities: The school's facilities are modern and accommodating, catering to the needs of all General, Business and Privately taught programmes. Internship programmes in industry-specific, unpaid, part-time positions are also readily available throughout the year. The facilities of the school include a cafeteria, lounge area, computer lab and a Student Support Desk for any questions or queries that arise. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Accommodation: EF Seoul offers a range of programmes where accommodation and optional meal plans are inclusive of the price. Whether a student is typically looking to stay with a homestay family or would like to stay in a local residence or Hotel, EF Seoul will be happy to assist.
School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!
EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.
Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.
- The language school EF International Language Center was founded in Seoul, South Korea in 1965.
- Legal name / parent company: EF Language Colleges Ltd
- Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
- Abbreviated name of school: EF Seoul
Korean Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | 1230 1169 | 1845 1753 | 2460 2337 | 3510 3335 | 4680 4446 | 5650 5368 | 6780 6441 | 8880 8436 | 11100 10545 | 555 528 |
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
This is a carefully composed course and lessons are held in the morning and afternoon. It is designed to help you move up one course level every six weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
You will also benefit from 4 Special Interest Lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals, whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:20 - 18:10
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | 1430 1395 | 2145 2092 | 2860 2789 | 4110 4008 | 5480 5343 | 6650 6484 | 7980 7781 | 10480 10218 | 13100 12773 | 655 639 |
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
This is a carefully composed course and lessons are held in the morning and afternoon. It is designed to help you move up one course level every six weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
You will also benefit from 4 Special Interest Lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals, whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:20 - 18:10
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | 1370 1302 | 2055 1953 | 2740 2603 | 3930 3734 | 5240 4978 | 6350 6033 | 7620 7239 | 9840 9348 | 12300 11685 | 615 585 |
EF offers prospective students the chance to study Korean at their school located in the lively city of Seoul. This particular course option is their most popular choice, the Intensive course, and this is because it offers the highest number of study hours among all of EF’s programmes.
The classes total up to 32 per week, which are all carefully planned by their experienced and highly qualified teachers. There is a curriculum that the school follows, but you will also have the opportunity in class to take part in activities such as group discussions and debates, as well as creating research projects.
You will also have ample opportunities for practising your spoken Korean, as you will spend considerable time conversing with your peers, but you will also have time to go out with your new friends to explore the surrounding Gangnam district, where you can put your Korean to the test in real-life situations.
The Sinsa Subway station is less than a two-minute walk away from the school, so getting to and from your classes every day will be no problem.
This course is recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
The highly structured curriculum will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:20 - 18:10
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | 1570 1531 | 2355 2297 | 3140 3062 | 4530 4417 | 6040 5889 | 7350 7167 | 8820 8600 | 11440 11154 | 14300 13943 | 715 698 |
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
This course is recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
The highly structured curriculum will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:20 - 18:10
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | 1130 1074 | 1695 1611 | 2260 2147 | 2675 2542 | 3210 3050 | 3745 3558 | 4280 4066 | 4725 4489 | 5250 4988 | 6300 5985 |
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 15:20 - 18:10
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3325 3159 | 3990 3791 | 4655 4423 | 5320 5054 | 5805 5515 | 6450 6128 | 7740 7353 |
Lessons per week:
- 16 General English lessons
- 8 Exam preparation lesson
- 2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice
- 4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room
- 1 Lecture (double lesson)
Students should be advised that places in this course are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:20 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3825 3730 | 4590 4476 | 5355 5222 | 6120 5967 | 5805 5660 | 6450 6289 | 8940 8717 |
Lessons per week:
- 16 General English lessons
- 8 Exam preparation lesson
- 2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice
- 4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room
- 1 Lecture (double lesson)
Students should be advised that places in this course are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:20 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:40
Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center
The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:
1-6 weeks is EUR 55
7-12 weeks is EUR 95
13-18 weeks is EUR 145
19-24 weeks is EUR 195
25-30 weeks is EUR 245
31-36 weeks is EUR 295
37-42 weeks is EUR 345
43-48 weeks is EUR 395
49-52 weeks is EUR 445.
Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).
Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Seoul. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
- Two weeks: EUR 85.
- Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.
Accommodation: - The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 55 per week.
- Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
- Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
01 Jan 2024, 09 Feb 2024 - 12 Feb 2024, 01 Mar 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 15 May 2024, 06 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 03 Oct 2024, 09 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Korean language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
EF International Language Center (EF)
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Lounge
Student support desk
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Career guidance service (free)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in some classrooms
Number of classrooms: 11Number of public PC workstations: 50Paid parking (<500m)
Additional comment about facilities of school
Student Age
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
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Basketball | |
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Golf | |
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Table Tennis | |
Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- City walking tour to traditional markets, Cheonggyecheon stream, temples, Seoul city wall, Coex Mall, and more
- Picnic by Han River
- Visit to the National Museum
- K-Pop Night at school
Adults - Paid activities
- Wearing Hanbok at the Gyeongbokgung palace ($28)
- K-pop dance lesson ($30)
- Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky ($25)
- N Seoul Tower ($14)
Discovery Packs:
Discovery Pack - Discover Busan (1 night 2 days Busan Trip): Let's visit the second city of Korea. It's the perfect mix of Seoul's dynamic and vibrant city vibe and Jeju's relaxing atmosphere and gorgeous subtropical landscapes. Chilling and swimming in beautiful Haeundae beach, going to Taejongdae for stunning views of the sea and picturesque hiking trail. Watching as sun sets and the Gwangandaegyo bridge lights up from Gwangalli beach. These are what Busan trip has to offer.
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | -- | 770 | 1155 | 1540 | 1925 | 2310 | 2695 | 3080 | 3850 | 4620 | 385 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Only available to book as an add-on for course options that don't already include accommodation.
Please note that the final price will fluctuate depending on whether booking is during the high season or not. Price will be confirmed upon initial booking request before payment.
Student opinions about EF International Language Center, Seoul
Questions and answers about EF International Language Center
- What are the requirements and steps to get a student visa in Korea?“You will need to apply for a visa directly with the embassy. To apply for a student visa you must be enrolled for a minimum of one year in a university recognised by the government. The university will provide you with the document to be submitted with your visa application.”Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 03, 2022
FAQ about EF International Language Center, Seoul
- May I know where my homestay accommodation is located? Could you also give me the schedule for the Basic course with 20 lessons per week?“Accommodation will be allocated 2-3 weeks before arrival. Host families live in various parts of the city. It may take up to 40 minutes - 1 hour to get to the school from the accommodation. The Basic Course includes 20 lessons per week. Lessons are scheduled from Monday to Friday. It has an alternating schedule; some days the lessons are scheduled in the mornings, other days they will be in the afternoons. The exact schedule will be given to students on the first day.
”Angela Ligartova, from LanguageCourse.net - May 05, 2022 - I am an absolute beginner in Korean, when I can start?“If you have never learned Korean before, in this school you can start every Monday. There is no specific starting dates.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 10, 2023
- What is the number of students per class at English First?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 15 students (General Course + Accommodation) to 17 students (General Course )
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.