Korean Language Courses
In partnership with King Sejong Institute Korean Language and Culture.
The King Sejong Institute at Richmond American University London (London Sejong Institute) is pleased to announce details of the upcoming Korean Language programme.
The King Sejong Institute Foundation (KSIF) is a public institution backed by the Korean Government under the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and was established in 2012 to promote Korean language education and culture around the world. LSI is one of 234 KSIs in 82 countries, of which 5 are located in the UK.
LSI runs a programme of not-for-credit Korean Language & Culture courses and a Cultural Activities Programme.
If you are interested in learning Korean but have little or no prior experience with the language, our Korean Language programme could help. King Sejong Institute Foundation (KSIF) is the world’s largest educational institution for non-native speakers of Korean.
Mission: Using London as a base, promote cultural exchange, positive global coexistence and prosperity through the spread of the Korean language and culture.
Why study with us?
All courses will continue to run online for the coming semester, with offline activities and events planned but to be confirmed.
Benefits of Sejong Institute Korean courses at Richmond American University London:
- Substantially subsidised tuition fees
- Incentive fee reduction for returning participants next semester
- Sejong Institute certificates on completion
- Guest lectures on Korean history, art, food and film
- Korean art workshops and field trips (e.g. V&A)
- Access to Sejong’s E-learning platform with lectures
- Easily accessible central location (when courses are face to face)
For those who are not beginners and not sure about your level, or have queries about any courses, please get in touch with Ms. Hyesoo Jeon, Richmond Sejong Institute Programme Administrator by email [email protected].
Your Korean language study options
We have different pathways available for the courses, depending on your current level of Korean language knowledge. The programme is suitable for those interested in learning more about the Korean language and culture.
If you are not sure what level you are, please take the Korean Level Test.
Find out more about information about our classes including structure, price and dates.
08 September 2026 – 20 December 2026
Beginner 1A
Beginners 1A is an introductory course to the Korean language suitable for complete beginners, with an integrated approach to the Korean language and Korean culture. While the course primarily focuses on oral communication based upon key structures and vocabulary, reading Korean Hangul and some writings are an integral part of the course. The course will use pattern drills to revise and practice the materials covered in the main lectures.
A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes.
What you will learn:
- Korean alphabet Hangul system
- Introductions and greetings
- Basic Verbs & asking questions (e.g. Where are you going?)
- Korean numbering system and phone numbers
- Speaking about locations
- Buying items at the shop
Who should apply?:This course is ideal for anyone interested in learning Korean language and culture with no or limited knowledge of Korean.
- Entry Requirements: No prior knowledge of Korean is required.
- Book: King Sejong Institute Practical Korean 1 (Unit 1-7)
- Course Durations: 15 weeks
- Course Price: 180 Pounds
Class Type:
- Online live + Pre-recorded
- In-Person + Pre-recorded
| Class | Type | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner 1A (01) | Online live + Pre-recorded | Wed | 18:30-20:45 |
| Beginner 1A (02) | Online live + Pre-recorded | Sat | 09:30-11:45 |
| Beginner 1A (03) | In-Person + Pre-recorded | Sat | 10:15-12:30 |
In person class holds at: Chiswick Park Campus
Building 12, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London W4 5AN
Beginners 1B
Beginner 1B builds on Beginner 1A and is suitable for students who can fluently read Hangul. The course continues with an integrated approach to Korean language and culture, focusing on oral communication while expanding vocabulary and sentence structure.
A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes.
What you will learn:
- Past and Future tenses
- Adverbs of frequency
- Basic Adjectives
- Weather & Seasons
- Colours
- Expression for validating intention
- Giving a reason
Book: King Sejong Institute Practical Korean 1 (Unit 8-14)
Who should apply?:This course is ideal for individuals who have completed Beginner 1A or have basic Korean knowledge, including Hangul reading and simple sentence patterns.
- Course Durations: 15 weeks
- Course Price: 180 Pounds
Class Type:
- Online live + Pre-recorded
- In-Person + Pre-recorded
| Class | Type | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner 1B (01) | Online live + Pre-recorded | Wed | 18:30-20:45 |
| Beginner 1B (02) | In-Person + Pre-recorded | Sat | 10:15-12:30 |
In person class holds at: Chiswick Park Campus
Building 12, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London W4 5AN
Beginner 2A
Beginner 2A builds upon the skills developed in Beginner 1B and introduces more sophisticated expressions and grammar patterns used in daily conversations. The course helps learners describe habits and routines, make requests politely, and communicate in practical situations such as ordering food or giving directions.
A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes.
What you will learn:
- Giving recommendations
- Asking how a person is doing
- Asking for direction and give answers
- Ordering and talking about food
- Explaining daily schedules and habits
- Talking about the weather and daily activities
- Talking on the phone
Book: King Sejong Institute Practical Korean 2 (Unit 1-7)
Who should apply?:This course is ideal for individuals who have completed Beginner 1B or have equivalent experience with basic Korean grammar and vocabulary.
- Course Durations: 15 weeks
- Course Price: 180 Pounds
Class Type:
- Online live + Pre-recorded
- In-Person + Pre-recorded
| Class | Type | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner 2A (01) | Online live + Pre-recorded | Thu | 18:30-20:45 |
| Beginner 2A (02) | In-Person + Pre-recorded | Sat | 13:30-15:45 |
In person class holds at: Chiswick Park Campus
Building 12, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London W4 5AN
Beginner 2B
Beginner 2B builds upon the skills developed in Beginner 2A and introduces more sophisticated expressions and grammar patterns used in daily conversations. The course helps learners describe travel activities, characters and features, public etiquette, and problem situations.
A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes.
What you will learn:
- Talking about experience
- Talking about ideal type
- Prohibiting
- Requesting
- Telling Ability/possibility
- Evaluating
- Telling about purpose
Book: King Sejong Institute Practical Korean 2 (Unit 1-7)
Who should apply?:This course is ideal for individuals who have completed Beginner 2A or have equivalent experience with basic Korean grammar and vocabulary.
- Course Durations: 15 weeks
- Course Price: 180 Pounds
Class Type:
- Online live + Pre-recorded
| Class | Type | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner 2B (01) | Online live + Pre-recorded | Thu | 18:30-20:45 |
Intermediate 1A
Intermediate 1A marks the beginning of intermediate-level study and focuses on helping learners speak more naturally and confidently in everyday situations. The course introduces expressions for describing simultaneous actions, talking about abilities and experiences, setting and changing appointments, asking for permission, and expressing hopes. Practical speaking tasks and pattern-based grammar exercises form the core of the lessons.
A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes.
What you will learn:
- Describing simultaneous actions
- Expressing abilities and experiences
- Making and changing appointments
- Asking for permission
- Expressing hopes and preferences
Book: King Sejong Institute Practical Korean 3 (Unit 1-7)
Who should apply?:This course is ideal for individuals who have completed Beginner 2B or have an equivalent foundation in Korean and wish to progress to an intermediate level.
- Course Durations: 15 weeks
- Course Price: 180 Pounds
Class Type:
- Online live + Pre-recorded
| Class | Type | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate 1A (01) | Online live + Pre-recorded | Tue | 18:30-20:45 |
Intermediate 1B
Intermediate 1B continues from Intermediate 1A and focuses on developing learners’ ability to communicate naturally in more nuanced contexts. The course covers expressions for giving advice, reporting speech, explaining reasons and degrees, and sharing impressions and personal experiences. Learners will explore Korean culture and everyday topics while enhancing their fluency and comfort in expressing emotions and opinions.
A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes.
What you will learn:
- Offering advice and making suggestions
- Reporting others’ speech
- Expressing reasons and degrees
- Describing impressions and opinions
- Sharing personal experiences
Book: King Sejong Institute Practical Korean 3 (Unit 8-14)
Who should apply?:This course is ideal for individuals who have completed Intermediate 1A or have equivalent skills in Korean.
- Course Durations: 15 weeks
- Course Price: 180 Pounds
Class Type:
- Online live + Pre-recorded
| Class | Type | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate 1B (01) | Online live + Pre-recorded | Sat | 09:30-11:45 |
Intermediate 2A
Intermediate 2A guides learners toward more advanced fluency by focusing on real-life topics and everyday interactions. Through structured tasks and speaking practice, students will learn to manage conversations about personal routines, emotions, and unexpected situations with confidence.
A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes.
What you will learn:
- Making suggestions and giving advice
- Describing impressions and changes
- Expressing results and consequences
- Explaining routines and habits
- Talking about emotions and opinions
Book: King Sejong Institute Practical Korean 4 (Unit 1-7)
Who should apply?:This course is ideal for individuals who have completed Intermediate 1B or possess comparable Korean language skills.
- Course Durations: 15 weeks
- Course Price: 180 Pounds
Class Type:
- Online live + Pre-recorded
| Class | Type | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate 2A (01) | Online live + Pre-recorded | Wed | 18:30-20:45 |
| Intermediate 2A (02) | Online live + Pre-recorded | Sat | 09:30-11:45 |
Intermediate 2B
Intermediate 2B is the final course in the intermediate series and prepares learners for more abstract and advanced topics in Korean. The course emphasizes expressing opinions, discussing current issues, and summarizing information clearly and effectively.
A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes.
What you will learn:
- Describing opinions and values
- Talking about social issues and news
- Expressing causality and consequence
- Delivering information and summarizing
- Discussing personal goals and plans
Book: King Sejong Institute Practical Korean 4 (Unit 8-14)
Who should apply?:This course is ideal for individuals who have completed Intermediate 2A or possess an equivalent level of Korean proficiency.
- Course Durations: 15 weeks
- Course Price: 180 Pounds
Class Type:
- Online live + Pre-recorded
| Class | Type | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate 2B (01) | Online live + Pre-recorded | Sat | 09:30-11:45 |
TOPIK Preparation
This course is designed for learners who are interested in taking the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK II) and would like to become familiar with the exam before beginning full-scale preparation. Through authentic past TOPIK II questions, students will explore the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections while developing practical test-taking strategies and effective study skills. The course also introduces essential grammar and vocabulary that frequently appear on the exam, providing a solid foundation for future TOPIK study.
A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes.
What you will learn:
- Practice with authentic TOPIK II Listening, Reading, and Writing questions
- Learn practical strategies for approaching different TOPIK II question types
- Build a foundation in the grammar and vocabulary commonly tested in TOPIK II
- Understand the overall exam format, question structure, and scoring system
- Develop confidence through guided practice and exam-oriented activities
Who should apply?:
- Students at approximately Beginner 2B level or above who are planning to take TOPIK II.
- Students who would like to understand the structure, question types, and scoring system of the TOPIK II exam.
- Students who want to gain experience with authentic TOPIK II questions and build confidence before starting intensive exam preparation.
- Course Durations: 4 weeks (Sep 12,19,26 – Oct 3)
- Course Price: 70 Pounds
Class Type:
- Online live + Pre-recorded
| Class | Type | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOPIK Preparation | Online live + Pre-recorded | Sat | 12:30-14:45 |
For those who are not beginners and not sure about your level, or have queries about any courses, please get in touch with Ms. Hyesoo Jeon, Richmond Sejong Institute Programme Administrator by email [email protected]. When registering, you accept the terms and conditions with regards to the refund policy as stated below.
Refund policy
A full refund is given if applicants notify us in writing at least 5 working days before the start of the course. After that, 50% of the course fee will be refunded if cancelled before the start of the course. No refund is given once the course starts.
London Sejong Institute Cultural Event
Experience a purely Korean cultural event courtesy of our friends at the London Sejong Institute. Guests had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a completely different culture by tasting traditional Korean food and witnessing a classical dance recital and much more.
London Sejong Institute Gallery
For those who are not beginners and not sure about your level, or have queries about any courses, please get in touch with Ms. Jisu Park, Richmond Sejong Institute Programme Administrator by email [email protected].
