FAQ

A: Our classes are intentionally small to ensure quality interaction. Most courses have around 8–14 students.

A: We use the official King Sejong Institute (KSI) Placement Test, which is directly aligned with the European CEFR (A1 to C2) standards. All new students (except those enrolling in the KOREAN A1 course) must complete this test before registration to ensure correct placement.

A: We strongly recommend starting with KOREAN A1 (Beginner). While this class starts with Hangul, the curriculum covers substantial foundational material. Skipping this foundation will make learning difficult in later stages. If you find the class too easy, please consult with your teacher for possible consideration.

A: No, not at all! Our classes are primarily conducted in English and Korean. Please do not let Danish be a concern for your enrollment.

A: We primarily use the Practical Korean (실용한국어) series. This main textbook is not included in the course fee and may need to be purchased separately.

However, all King Sejong Institute (KSI) supplementary materials — including e-books, downloadable PDFs, online practice content, and full video lectures — are provided completely free of charge to our students. These resources are more than enough for review, self-study, and additional practice alongside your main textbook.

If you prefer to own a physical copy of the textbook, it is available through several European bookstores like HERE

A: You can access all free e-books, learning materials, and self-study courses from the official Nuri Sejong Hakdang (누리 세종학당) website and free ebooks are here.

A: Yes, we do. Although we are fundamentally an adult education center (aftenskole), we recognize that there are very limited options for young learners who wish to study Korean in Denmark. For this reason, we accept a small number of junior/teenage students under the following conditions:

• Junior learners attend together with adults, as classes specifically designed for children are not eligible for municipal subsidy under Danish aftenskole regulations.
• Junior students are excluded from subsidy reporting, which is a limitation we accept in order to open learning opportunities for youth.
• Each class may include up to two junior students.
  This ensures a stable learning environment and maintains the intended pace of an adult class.
• If the number of junior learners increases, we will consider creating a separate junior-only class, which would operate independently from the subsidy system (similar to our flexible or special courses).

We believe Korean education should be accessible to motivated young learners, and we will continue exploring sustainable ways to support them within the framework of the aftenskole system.

A: Yes, certain learners may receive a PEA discount.
According to the official criteria from Copenhagen Municipality, the PEA subsidy is granted to the following groups:

• Folkepensionister (state pension recipients)

• Førtidspensionister (early/ disability pension recipients)

• Recipients of unemployment benefits (arbejdsløshedsunderstøttelse)

• Recipients of social welfare benefits (kontanthjælp)

• Efterlønsmodtagere (early retirement benefit recipients)

• Apprentices (lærlinge) who can provide a signed training contract (uddannelsesaftale)

• Students who can document that they receive SU

Learners who belong to one of these groups may register at a discounted rate. Documentation is required.

A: Unfortunately, to ensure smooth administration and operation, we only accept a single, full payment (one lump sum) at the time of registration.

A: No, we ensure that make-up classes (보강) are provided. The teacher will consult with the class to find a suitable time and location, which is usually held at the same venue one week later. The school and our teachers make every effort to prevent any schedule changes.

A: Not at the moment for our regular semester-based courses. Due to aftenskole regulations and administrative requirements, we cannot run full online courses within the standard subsidy system right now.

However, we are preparing non-subsidized online special courses that operate outside the regular aftenskole structure. These short, intensive classes will have different pricing and scheduling from our regular courses, but they still follow our professional and structured Korean teaching approach.

Our goal is to build a more accessible, barrier-free learning environment for those who cannot attend classes in person whether due to distance, schedule, disability, or personal circumstances. We are committed to doing everything we can within the system to make high-quality Korean education available to more learners.

A: Yes! We regularly host a variety of Korean culture workshops including cooking classes, Minhwa (traditional Korean folk painting), craft sessions, and seasonal cultural events.
We plan to continue expanding our cultural programs, so follow us on Instagram and stay tuned for upcoming workshops and announcements.

A: Yes, private lessons are available depending on teacher availability. Please contact us for details.

A: We maintain strict standards for all Korean language instructors to ensure high-quality, professional education. Our hiring criteria are as follows:

For native Korean speakers:
- Korean Language Teacher Certificate 
- Completion of a certified Korean Language Teacher Training Program
- A general Korean school teacher’s license is not considered relevant.

For non-native speakers:
- TOPIK Level 5 or higher
- Korean Language Teacher Certificate
- Completion of a certified Korean Language Teacher Training Program 

All instructors must be able to teach Korean as a foreign language in a structured, professional, and learner-centered manner.