(2026 Fall) Free Online Korean Language Classes
Presented by KCCNY x King Sejong Institute Center USA
The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY), in collaboration with King Sejong Institute Center USA, is pleased to announce the launch of a new 10-week Online King Sejong Institute program.
Program Highlights
• Live online Korean language classes (e.g., Zoom)
• Three beginner-level courses (provided in English)
• Classes held according to Eastern Time
• Free tuition
■ APPLICATION OPENS: September 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET
■ SELECTION RESULTS: Emailed September 16, 2026
Courses and Schedules
• Course dates, including holiday closures and make-up classes, are subject to change. Any schedule updates will be communicated to enrolled students in advance.
• Applicants should ensure that they can regularly attend live online classes during the listed Eastern Time schedule.
Course Levels
Korean 1A — Beginning Korean, Part 1
For beginning learners with little or no prior Korean-language experience. The course introduces Hangeul and essential vocabulary, grammar, and expressions for self-introductions, everyday objects and activities, shopping, time, weather, and weekend plans.
Korean 1B — Beginning Korean, Part 2
For learners who have completed Korean 1A or possess equivalent proficiency. The course expands foundational communication skills through topics including preferences, shopping, directions and transportation, travel, health, gatherings, and gifts.
Both courses are part of the official beginner-level King Sejong Institute curriculum.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
• Reside in the United State
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be able to attend classes according to Eastern Time
• Complete the official King Sejong Institute Korean Level Test and submit the requested result with their application. Applicants must complete the test before submitting their application
• Apply for only one of the three courses. Applicants who apply for more than one course will be disqualified.
Enrollment and Selection
• Each course requires at least 15 students and may enroll up to 30 students. A course may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.
• Applications will be reviewed in the order received, and application forms may close early once a sufficient number of submissions has been received.
NOTE: Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment. Only applicants who meet the eligibility and application requirements will be considered. Selected applicants will be notified by email.
Application Schedule
Applications will open on the KCCNY website on: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET
Selected applicants will receive an enrollment confirmation email on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Information regarding required textbooks will be provided separately to confirmed students. Please note that students who accumulate three unexcused absences may be withdrawn from the course. When operationally feasible, the available seat may be offered to an applicant on the waitlist.
For inquiries, please see the (FAQ) Online Korean Language Classes or contact edu@koreanculture.org.