Korean Class General Curriculum

2023 Semester 

Class Track Period Date Time Location
Introduction Course  Session 1* Late Aug. 28 – 31 Aug. 19:00 – 21:00 Online
Introduction Course Session 2* Early Sep. 4 – 7 Sep. 19:00 – 21:00 Online
Listening & Speaking Course* Summer class Late Aug. 17, 18, 21, 22 Aug. 19:00 – 21:00 Online
Sejong 1A  Intensive 12 Sep. – early Jan Every Tue / Thu 18:30 – 21:30 Online
Sejong 1B Intensive 5 Sep. – early Jan Every Tue / Thu 18:30 – 21:30 Online
Sejong 2A  Intensive 5 Sep. – early Jan Every Tue / Thu 18:30 – 21:30 Online
Sejong 2B Intensive 5 Sep. – early Jan Every Mon / Wed 18:30 – 21:30 Online
Sejong  3A Intensive 4 Sep. – early Jan Every Mon / Thu 18:30 – 21:30 Online
Sejong 1A* 1 year program 1 Sep. 2023 – June 2024 Every Fri 18:30 – 21:30 Villa Francois Gay
Sejong 1A 1 year program 23 Sep. 2023 –  Every Sat 9:00 – 12:00 EPFC, Brussels
Sejong 1B 1 year program 16 Sep. 2023 –  Every Sat 9:00 – 12:00 EPFC, Brussels
Sejong 1A Intensive 12 Sep. 2023 –  Every The & Thu 18:00 – 21:30 EPFC, Brussels
Sejong 1A 1 year program 16 Sep. 2023 –  Every Sat 9:00 – 12:00 EPFC, Brussels
Sejong 1A Continued session 25 Sep. 2023 –  Every Mon UCLouvain
Sejong 1A New session 29 Sep. 2023 –  Every Fri UCLouvain

Important notes

* Introduction course

  • Session 1 & 2 are same classes. Only date is different.

* Summer Listening & Speaking course:

  • This course is for students who have completed Sejong 2B or are currently studying Sejong 2B.

* Sejong 1A (1 year program):

  • This is in-person class and class location is Villa Francois Gay (Rue François Gay 326, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Brussels).
  • No Korean knowledge required to follow this course.
  • 1 cooking class is included in this course. 

Practical Information 

  • We do not provide recorded videos of the classes. All classes will be run in real time.
  • All classes will be taught in ENGLISH mainly. However, FRENCH can be used when necessary.
  •  When following Sejong Korean classes (1, 2, 3, 4), you need to pass 4 kinds of exams (Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading) and attend 70% of the entire course to receive a certificate.
  • When following Sejong Korean Conversation classes (1, 2), you need to pass 2 kinds of exams (Listening and Speaking) attend 70% of the entire course to receive a certificate.

  • You are not sure which level of Korean are you in? Do not worry! You can try taking an online level test for your reference
  • As a new student, it is not possible to start from Sejong Korean 2, skipping Sejong Korean 1. To do so, you are obliged to submit the result of the online level test.
    (ex. I am a new student though the online level test result advises me to register from Sejong Korean 3 – POSSIBLE) 
  • If you are completely new to learning Korean without knowledge of the Korean alphabet, you are advised to register for Sejong Introduction Course
  • When following Sejong Korean Conversation classes (1, 2), you need to pass 2 kinds of exams (Listening and Speaking) to complete the course.
  • You can still register for Sejong Korean 1 although you do know the Korean alphabets. However, then you need to follow Korean alphabet lessons in Sejong Korean 1 classes. 

  • Textbooks are not included in any fees. You can buy the textbooks here and here.
  • We also recommend purchasing a workbook. 
  • At Bamko Books, they provide services:
    • Free pick up in Brussels anytime
    • Free delivery on the 1st day at the school
Name of the class Textbook (KR) Textbook (EN)
Introduction Course
Sejong 1A (intensive)

Sejong 1A (1 year program)
Sejong 1B (intensive)
Sejong 2A (intensive)
Sejong 2B (intensive)
Sejong 3A (intensive)
Summer Listening & Speaking Course No textbook needed No textbook needed

  • As a KISB student, €20 annual registration fee is required.
    • Only New students should pay €20 annual registration fee: BE95 9501 3113 6958 (KOCEABE.asbl)
  • Every classes’ tuition fee is €180 (except the fee of Sejong Korean Introductory class – €50):
    • BE07 9501 8315 8866 (KOCEABE.asbl)

  • Korean adoptees can receive 50% of the tuition fee as a scholarship.

  • If a class is cancelled, we will refund your tuition fee.
  • Refunds are not possible after class begins.
    – You can change classes after consulting with the teacher in charge.
    – If a refund is not possible, you can use it next time.

Registration 

For current KSIB students

  • Registration period: CLOSED

For new students

  • Registration period: CLOSED

How to register?

  • When the registration starts, fill in the required information and submit your form. 
  • Calculate the total amount of fee you need to pay according to your current situation. 
    • New students always have to pay the annual registration fee of €20 + tuition fee
    • For a current KSIB student, please bear in mind whether you need to pay the annual registration fee or not. 
    • You can find more about the annual registration fee in the Practical Information section above. 
  • Make your payment to KSIB’s bank account: 
    • Tuition fee: BE07 9501 8315 8866 (KOCEABE.asbl)
    • Annual registration fee: BE95 9501 3113 6958 (KOCEABE.asbl)
  • After transferring the fee, do not forget to take a screenshot and send it as proof to the following e-mail address: [email protected]
  • Your registration will be successfully completed once you receive a confirmation mail from KSIB.