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 aligned with the European CEFR levels (A1–C2).

New students (except those joining the KOREAN Beginner 1-1, 1-2) are kindly asked to take this test to help us place them in the most suitable class.

If you have already studied with us before, you can simply continue to the next level without taking the test.

A: We strongly recommend starting with KOREAN - Beginner 1-1. 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 Sejong Korean 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. Physical copies of the free e-books are also available here.

A: Yes, they can. While we are primarily an adult education center (aftenskole), we recognize the limited opportunities for young learners to study Korean in Denmark. To support motivated youth, we accept a small number of junior students (typically aged 15 and above) under the following conditions:

• Integrated Classes: Junior learners attend classes alongside adults. Since our municipal subsidies are designated for adult education, we do not offer separate, child-specific classes under the current subsidy framework.
• Exclusion from Subsidy Reporting: To maintain our focus on adult education while still providing opportunities for youth, junior students are excluded from our subsidy reports.
• Class Capacity: To ensure a stable learning environment and maintain an appropriate pace for adult learners, we limit enrollment to a maximum of two junior students per class.
• Future Growth: If interest from younger learners continues to grow, we may consider launching independent, junior-only courses that operate outside the standard subsidy 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: We are committed to delivering the full curriculum. Should a class be cancelled, we guarantee that a make-up lesson will be provided instead of a partial refund. The standard procedure is to reschedule the class to the following week, often maintaining the original time slot. The teacher will finalize the exact time and location with the students.

Please note that once the semester has begun, cancellations and refunds are no longer possible. Class schedules are confirmed based on enrolled student numbers, so we are unable to process refunds after the semester start date.

A: Our regular courses are currently taught in person, with hybrid participation available for students who cannot always attend on-site.
We are actively exploring options to expand online access more broadly. Due to aftenskole subsidy regulations, full online courses require special arrangements, and we are currently in dialogue with the municipality to find a sustainable solution. Watch this space!

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 with our head teacher, Kyunghee Yi (PhD, Korean Language Teacher Certificate), are available at 900 DKK per 90-minute session.

Each session is structured and tailored to your specific goals, whether for work, academic purposes, or personal interest. Beyond language, lessons draw on deep knowledge of Korean culture, history, and society, offering the kind of contextual understanding that goes beyond textbook Korean. You will also get dedicated practice time to make the language truly stick, and benefit from the refined, native-level Korean of a humanities scholar who was born, raised, and fully educated in Korea.

Please contact us to check availability and schedule.

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.