Features of this program:
- Language classes on university campus
- Homestay with warm-hearted families
- Wide spectrum of culture activities and trips.
This junior Korean Summer program is open to middle and high school students age 14 or above, it operates as a summer camp type of setting with a broad spectrum of culture, trips and activities and homestay with our warm hearted host families.
The language study is hosted at a local university, which provides high quality instructions, a safe and comfortable learning environment. Staying with a local host family allows students to immerse in the local language and culture, and interact with local people. The trips and culture lessons are to complement the language classes to make a fun and enriching experience.
Age requirements:
Minimum age 14 years old by the program start date.Our students come from different countries around the world, from USA, Canada, and European countries, etc. It is a great opportunity to make new friends.Brochure:To request an electronic brochure, you can send an email to: consultant@langubridge.org, please put “Korea brochure: high school” in the subject line.
Program type: SODates: Jul 2-Jul 23, 2016 (3 weeks)Program fee: 3295 USDApplication deadline: April 30, 2016
* Group Plan:We encourage you to bring friends to share the experience, each student receives a $100 rebate.* Deadlines:Program will be closed when the host family spaces are filled. After deadline applications is only accepted if there is space available.** Fees:Program fee is subject to change without prior notice.Air ticket is not included in the program fee, if you need travel agency information please contact us.Back to top
The program fee includes:Tuition and textbook for all courses;Accommodation;Meals except lunch on school days;Airport pickup and drop off;Culture trips;Emergency medical insurance;Pre-departure guide;Note:Air fare is not included in the program fee;About financial aid:Presently we do not have any financial aids available to high school students.
Travel Plan:For all students, we will pick you up and drop you off at the Seoul Incheon International Airport (Gimpo Airport pickup is possible, please check with us) on the scheduled arrival date. Customs information and airport maps will be sent to you prior to departure. Travel agency contacts can be provided to students departure from North America.It is recommended that you compare the air travel between your travel agent and the one we referred to find one that best suit your needs. The travel agency we referred is dedicated to Asia traveling, they often have competitive rates.
Classes & trips:
Our language classes are on university campus and conducted by teachers with many years experience of teaching Korean language to international students, the classes has a focus on speaking and listing, however, reading and writing will also be covered.
The language classes for summer are for 3 weeks, it run from Monday to Friday with 15 lessons a week. Morning classes are 9:30am-12:30pm and afternoon classes are from 1: 30 pm to 3:30 pm.
The culture trips are on usually on Saturdays, they are: Kyungbok Palace & Insadong, Dongdaemoon, National Museum and the Lotte world.
Schedule:
| Day | Date | AM | PM |
| Sat | Jul 2 | Arrival/Airport pickup | |
| Sun | Jul 3 | Free time with your host family | |
| Mon | Jul 4 | Orientation/ Placement Test | Culture classes |
| Tue | Jul 5 | Lessons | Trip: Kyungbokgoong |
| Wed | Jul 6 | Lessons | Free time |
| Thr | Jul 7 | Lessons | Culture: Korean fan |
| Fri | Jul 8 | Lessons | Culture classes |
| Sat | Jul 9 | Trip: Lotto World (all day) | |
| Sun | Jul 10 | Free time with your host family or friends | |
| Mon | Jul 11 | Lessons | Culture classes |
| Tue | Jul 12 | Lessons | Trip: Insadong |
| Wed | Jul 13 | Lessons | Free time |
| Thr | Jul 14 | Lessons | Culture: Korean folk dance |
| Fri | Jul 15 | Lessons | Culture classes |
| Sat | Jul 16 | Trip: Everland (all day) | |
| Sun | Jul 17 | Free time with your host family or friends | |
| Mon | Jul 18 | Lessons | Culture classes |
| Tue | Jul 19 | Lessons | Trip: Dongdaemoon market |
| Wed | Jul 20 | Lessons | Free time |
| Thr | Jul 21 | Lessons | Culture: Tae Kwon Do |
| Fri | Jul 22 | Lessons | Farewell lunch |
| Sat | Jul 23 | Departure / Airport drop off | |