Education Open for applications
[Seocho-gu] Second-Half Korean Class
- Cost
- Free
- Deadline
- until Nov 25, 2026 12:30
- Who can apply
- Marriage migrants and foreign residents
Provider Seocho-gu Gajok Senteo (서초구가족센터)
Free Korean Classes for Foreigners (Nationwide)
Free Korean classes for foreigners are offered by foreign residents support centers, family centers and local government facilities; fees differ by institution, and the places whose official information states “free” are the Busan Foreign Residents Support Center (부산외국인주민지원센터) and the Seoul Jung-gu Family Center (서울중구가족센터). For other institutions, ask the institution about fees; recruitment opens briefly each term or cohort, so check the official notices.
Where can foreigners take free Korean classes?
The table below shows what was confirmed by opening each institution's official page directly as of the check date. Whether a course is free is shown only as stated on that page.
| Region / institution | Eligibility, timing and application (per official information) | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busan · Busan Foreign Residents Support Center (부산외국인주민지원센터) | Any foreign resident living in Busan. Registration for the first half is in the 3rd and 4th weeks of December each year (every Sunday from January to June); for the second half, in the 3rd and 4th weeks of June (every Sunday from July to December). Registration after a level test | Free | Official page |
| Busan · Busan Global City Foundation (부산글로벌도시재단, BGCF) | Foreigners living in Busan with a long-term visa of more than 90 days. Level test required before registration (2026 applications February 2 to 5, closed). Inquiries 1577-7716 | Ask the institution | Notice |
| Seoul · Seoul Jung-gu Family Center (서울중구가족센터) | Marriage migrants and foreigners. Second-half classes July 20 to November 30, 2026; applications June 25 to July 12, 2026 (recruitment closed). Apply on the center website | Free | Notice |
| Seoul · Foreign residents centers and global village centers | Korean by level at each facility (beginner, intermediate, advanced, everyday Korean, TOPIK preparation classes at some facilities). Schedules and applications differ by facility | Ask the institution | Seoul city information |
| Seoul · Dongdaemun-gu Family Center (동대문구가족센터) | Marriage migrants, children who joined their families in Korea partway through childhood, and others. Term from August to November 2026; apply online (QR) or by phone | Ask the institution | Notice |
| Seoul · Nowon-gu Family Center (노원구가족센터) | Marriage migrants and foreigners, 15 people (first come, first served). Intermediate Korean class (March 4 to April 29, 2026, closed) — an example of regular recruitment | Ask the institution | Notice |
| Gyeonggi Ansan · Ansan City Foreign Residents Support Headquarters (안산시 외국인주민지원본부) | Foreign residents living in Ansan or working at a workplace in Ansan (holders of an alien registration card or residence report card). Apply online or in person. Basic Korean (6 cohorts of 2 months each), TOPIK preparation (4 cohorts of 3 months each). Not opened if fewer than 7 people apply | Ask the institution | Official page |
| Gyeonggi Anseong · Anseong Foreign Residents Support Center (안성시외국인주민지원센터) | First half March to June, second half September to November. Beginner, intermediate, advanced and TOPIK classes | Ask the institution | Official page |
| Gyeonggi Pocheon · Pocheon Foreign Residents Support Center (포천외국인주민지원센터) | Social Integration Program Korean levels 0 to 3 in term 3 of 2026. Applications only online via the Social Integration Information Network | Ask the institution | Notice |
| Incheon · Incheon Overseas Koreans Welcome Center | Overseas Koreans (adults), about 20 people per course, first come, first served. 2026 cohort 2 recruitment July 13 to 23, classes August 3 to September 14 (closed) | Ask the institution | Notice |
| Incheon Yeonsu-gu · Dagachi Learning Center (다가치배움터) | Korean class for term 2 with rolling recruitment (application form attached to the notice) | Ask the institution | Notice |
| Gwangju and Jeonnam · Jeonnam-Gwangju Foreign Residents Support Center | Any Korean or foreign resident of Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City. 2026 term 1 Global Culture and Language Class recruitment March 3 to 22, classes March 14 to April 26 (7 weeks, closed). Applications online (Google Form), in person or by phone | Ask the institution | Notice |
| Chungbuk Cheongju · Cheongju Foreign Residents Support Center (청주외국인주민지원센터) | Everyday Korean and social integration Korean courses, spring, summer, fall and winter terms | Ask the institution | Official page |
| Daegu · Daegu Foreign Workers Support Center (대구외국인근로자지원센터) | Sunday Korean and computer classes posted (September 2026). Main phone 053-654-9700 | Ask the institution | Official page |
| Gyeongbuk Pohang · Foreign Workers Counseling Center (외국인근로자상담센터) | Education programs from March to October each year (Korean, computers, etc.). Main phone 054-270-8282 | Ask the institution | Official page |
How can I take free Korean classes in Seoul?
In Seoul, foreign residents centers, global village centers and district family centers each recruit for Korean classes separately. Center-by-center recruitment notices are gathered in order of deadline in Seoul Korean class notices, and Seoul regional information is in Seoul foreigner support centers. The Seoul foreigner portal states that schedules and applications differ by facility.
Where do I apply in Busan and Ansan (Gyeonggi)?
For Busan, see the Busan foreigner support center guide, and for Ansan, the Ansan Foreign Residents Support Headquarters guide, for location, opening hours and Korean class information.
How do I apply for Korean classes in the Social Integration Program (KIIP)?
Korean language and culture classes of the Social Integration Program (levels 0 to 4) can be applied for only online via the Social Integration Information Network. Levels, required hours and test schedules are summarized in the Social Integration Program (KIIP) guide.
What should I check before applying?
- Eligibility: area of residence, status of stay and whether you hold an alien registration card differ by institution (e.g. Ansan requires an alien registration card or residence report card).
- Recruitment period: in some cases the level test or applications are open for only a few days (e.g. Busan Global City Foundation, February 2 to 5, 2026).
- Fees and textbooks: check as stated on the official page (e.g. the Seoul Jung-gu Family Center states tuition is free and textbooks are prepared individually).
Notices related to this topic
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- Education Application period ended
Seoul Foreign Residents Center (서울외국인주민센터) Korean Language Class: Writing Class Enrollment
- Cost
- Free
- Deadline
- until Nov 5, 2026 18:00
Provider Seoul Foreign Residents Center (서울외국인주민센터)
- Education Application period ended
Recruiting Participants for the 2026 Korean and Bilingual Speech Contest
- Deadline
- until Oct 30, 2026 16:00
- Who can apply
- Youth division: children who entered Korea mid-childhood, foreign children and Korean-born children from multicultural families living in Dalseong-gun, from grade 1 of elementary school to middle school / Adult division: foreign parents or marriage immigrants (within 5 years of entry)
Provider Dalseong-gun Family Center (달성군가족센터)
- Education Application period ended
Sunday Korean Class, TOPIK Class 1 Recruitment (Yangcheon Foreign Residents Center)
- Cost
- Free
- Deadline
- until Oct 15, 2026 18:00
- Who can apply
- Foreign residents (capacity 20)
Provider Yangcheon Oegugin Jumin Senteo (양천외국인주민센터)
- Education Application period ended
2026 Term 4 Korean Class Student Recruitment (Classes start October 10 (Sat) and October 11 (Sun))
- Cost
- Free
- Deadline
- until Oct 11, 2026
- Who can apply
- Foreign residents living in Gwangju and Jeonnam
Provider Jeonnam-Gwangju Oegugin Jumin Jiwon Senteo (전남광주외국인주민지원센터)
- Education Application period ended
Yeonnam Global Village Center Korean Class Additional Registration (Sogang Korean 3B (서강한국어3B), Practical Korean, TOPIK Beginner Class)
- Cost
- Free
- Deadline
- until Oct 3, 2026 00:00
- Who can apply
- Foreigners staying in Seoul and international students (capacity 20)
Provider Yeonnam Geullobeol Billiji Senteo (연남글로벌빌리지센터)
- Education Application period ended
Seoul Global Center Basic Korean Education Participant Recruitment
- Deadline
- until Oct 1, 2026
- Who can apply
- Foreign residents and international students living in Seoul (basic learners at Korean Level 1 or below)
Provider Seoul Global Center
- Education Application period ended
Overseas Koreans Welcome Center Student Recruitment (2026 Cohort 3 Korean Language Special Course)
- Deadline
- until Sep 30, 2026 18:00
- Who can apply
- Overseas Koreans (adults)
Provider Incheon Gwangyeoksi Jaeoe Dongpo Welkeom Senteo (인천광역시 재외동포웰컴센터)
Frequently asked questions
Where are free Korean classes for foreigners held?
They are run by foreign residents support centers, family centers and local government facilities. The places whose official information states “free” are the Busan Foreign Residents Support Center and the Seoul Jung-gu Family Center. For other institutions, check fees on their official pages.
Are there free Korean classes in Seoul?
The Seoul Jung-gu Family Center announced that tuition for its second-half Korean classes is free (textbooks prepared individually). For the Seoul foreign residents centers and global village centers, whether classes are free is not stated on the relevant information page, so check each center's notices.
How do I apply for Korean classes in Busan?
At the Busan Foreign Residents Support Center, any foreign resident living in Busan can apply and the course is free; registration for the first half is in the 3rd and 4th weeks of December each year, and for the second half in the 3rd and 4th weeks of June.
How long are application periods for Korean classes?
They differ by institution and can be short. For example, level test applications at the Busan Global City Foundation ran from February 2 to February 5, 2026, and recruitment for cohort 2 of 2026 at the Incheon Overseas Koreans Welcome Center ran from July 13 to July 23.
Is the Social Integration Program (KIIP) the same as center Korean classes?
No. The Social Integration Program is a level-based course (levels 0 to 5) applied for only online via the Ministry of Justice Social Integration Information Network, while center Korean classes are recruited separately by each center. Some centers run both (e.g. Pocheon).
Is a level test required?
It differs by institution. The Busan Foreign Residents Support Center and the Busan Global City Foundation announce a level test before registration. For other institutions, check the official notice.
Where can I prepare for a Korean language test?
Check TOPIK schedules and the official site in the TOPIK guide. Some centers run TOPIK preparation classes (e.g. Ansan, Anseong).
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