• Online Application Form
• One ID Photo (attached to the online application form)
• A copy of current passport (information page with a photo)
• A diploma or Certificate of Graduation from the applicant’s most recent academic background
  * If the document is in a foreign language other than English, Chinese, or Japanese, attach an English or Korean translation and a translator's confirmation.
• Copy of the front and back of the Alien Registration Card (Only for the holders)

• 1) For students who do not need a D-4 visa
  Only minimum required documents.
• 2) For students who need a D-4 visa
  (minimum 2 terms of registration required)
• Bank statement
  Personal bank balance certificate with at least USD 10,000
  As immigration policies have been strengthened, students must submit the bank statements issued within 30 days of the visa application date. Therefore, please submit the most recently issued bank statement as of the student's application date. Additional bank statement with updated issuance dates may be requested in the future.
  * If the document is in a foreign language other than English, Chinese, or Japanese, attach an English or Korean translation and a translator's confirmation.
  * Family certificate(Birth certificate) should be submitted if the account is under the name of parents
  * The financial statement proving the balance of assets such as stocks, bonds, equities is not allowed.
  * The bank statement should show at least 10,000USD in one savings account.
  * After scan is submitted online, the original copy must be sent to KLEC by express post.
  * Applicants who already have an Alien Registration Card with another visa but want to change it to D-4-1 should submit the Korean bank account statement under their name. A foreign bank statement is not allowed in this case. (From the 2022 Winter semester)
  
• An apostille or notarization of Korean consulate abroad for graduation certificate
  Degree and educational background documentation with apostille verification from your government or notarized from the Korean Consulate if the country of your educational background is not one of the Apostille Convention joined countries
  * An original apostille or notarization from the Korean Consulate should be attached on a graduation certificate issued in your original language.If your diploma is not in English or Korean, please get a translation in English or Korean with the notarization from the notary office after getting an original apostille with the diploma in your original language and submit both.
  * After submitting an online copy of the apostille document issued within six months of the application date, the original should be sent to the Korean Language Education Center by mail after acceptance. (After reviewing online, the person in charge will request documents to be sent)
  * If graduated from a country other than where the applicant is located, the Apostille/consular certification must be obtained from the country of the school’s location.
  * Original documents submitted will not be returned to the student for any reason as the school has a legal obligation to keep them permanently. Therefore, it is recommended to get an apostille/consular certification on your certified copy of diploma.
  
• Next step in the application is only available after evaluation of original copies: bank statement, graduation certificate, Apostille/Korean consular certification
• Personal guarantee form
  A personal guarantee form by a Korean national, proof of employment, notarization required.
  (*Note: Applies only to students from the below countries excluding Thailand and Indonesia)
  Letter of Guarantee

• *step2 Documents issued from Private schools/universities can only be Apostilled after notarization
  - Number 'step2' Can be omitted for Public documents(public/national schools)
• For private documents, there may be differences depending on the country’s notary public law and attorney law. Usually, Apostille is issuable if submitted after notarization from the same country.

• The specific exchange rate may vary depending on the situation since Korea adopts a variable exchange rate system.
• The amount(tuition/admission/textbook fees) may change depending on circumstances.

Dormitory can be available only for those who are registered for the summer special program, and is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Students enrolled in the regular course cannot be provided with the dormitory, and they need to find their accommodation individually.

Students who have registered for at least 2 semesters of the regular course at the Korean Language Education Center and have received acceptance can apply for a Korean language training visa (D-4-1) at the Korean embassy (consulate).
Regarding visas, please make sure to contact the Korean embassy (consulate) or the Immigration Office in your residence before registering.