Language Immersion Gap Year Programs in Seoul,South Korea

Your First Year Abroad program in Seoul lasts 12 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, Arizona State University (ASU). Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Korean culture. Live and learn in Seoul! Seoul is South Korea’s renowned capital, where centuries-old palaces stand alongside neon-lit skyscrapers. Spend 12 weeks savoring street food at Gwangjang Market, exploring the tranquil trails of Bukhansan National Park, and experiencing the exciting entertainment and cafe culture of Itaewon. Whether you’re studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Seoul is the perfect place to study abroad.

Learn Korean in Seoul with EF Language Year Abroad—an immersive, career-boosting journey in South Korea’s dynamic capital. Perfect your language skills and study academic subjects in your areas of interest, returning home with language credentials, friends from around the world and memories to last a lifetime. True fluency through immersion - Spend 2, 3 or 4 academic terms (6–11 months), gaining language and cultural fluency, learning from local experiences, and peers from over 100 nations. Study at our modern, tech-infused Gangnam campus with native-speaking instructors and small classes. Experience K?Pop dance, Han River cruises, visits to ancient palaces and nearby Jeju Island. Convenient transport links let you explore Seoul’s vibrant dining, café culture, and cutting-edge innovation hub. Transform your gap year through language, culture, and confidence. Earn transferable college credit through our partner in education, The University of Montana.

Want to study Korean in Seoul at a CSN-accredited school? No school is better equipped to help you achieve your goals than LTL Language School. All of our group and 1-on-1 classes are taught by our fully certified native Korean teachers and are designed to help you make fast, steady progress. We keep our group classes small, with no more than six students to ensure you get plenty of attention from the teachers and time to ask questions. Our lessons cover listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Couple this with a homestay experience, and you'll be amazed at how quickly your Korean improves. Living with a Korean host family is the key to success and what our brand stands for—Live The Language (LTL). Our school is located right in the heart of Hongdae, one of Seoul's more popular districts. Hongdae is known for its vibrant and youthful atmosphere. It is a hub for art, culture, and fashion, making it a superb location to delve into South Korean culture. BONUS ||: LTL is also a CSN-accredited school.