If you want to learn Korean properly while living in Korea or preparing to study or work here, checking the class content alone is not enough.
How easy the enrollment process is, whether you can join a class that matches your current level, and whether a refund or postponement is possible when your schedule changes — all of this is worth looking into carefully.
Today we look at GANADA KOREAN in Hongdae from a foreign learner's point of view. We have put together clear answers to what people ask most when researching a Korean language school for the first time: the level test, how to get in touch, the enrollment steps, and the postponement and refund policy.
Why foreign learners choose GANADA KOREAN
The first thing a foreign learner should check when choosing a Korean language school is whether they can take a class that matches their current level of Korean.
At GANADA KOREAN, you take a level test after applying, and the result is used to place you in a course where you can start at the right level.
The level test can also be taken online, which is convenient for the following people.
- Foreigners who have not yet arrived in Korea
- Learners who find it hard to visit the school in person
- Anyone who wants to check their Korean level before deciding on a class
- Anyone preparing classes in advance around a study-abroad or employment schedule
Being able to check your level and prepare for classes before coming to Korea is especially useful for learners living overseas.
Easy consultation through a range of messengers
Foreign learners often run into communication difficulties while researching a Korean language school. GANADA KOREAN runs several consultation channels to reduce that friction.
Besides phone and email, you can get in touch through the following messengers.
- KakaoTalk
- LINE
Because you can ask about class schedules or how to apply through a messenger you already use, even learners who are not yet settled in Korea can start a consultation fairly comfortably.
Running an online level test alongside multiple messenger consultation channels is one thing worth checking when a foreign learner chooses a school.
Is the GANADA KOREAN enrollment process complicated?
The admission process at GANADA KOREAN moves step by step, so that even first-time students can follow it easily.
The 5 enrollment steps
Consultation → Application form → Level test → Tuition payment → First class
1. Class consultation
First you talk through the class you want, your learning goals and your schedule. If you explain your goal — conversation for daily life in Korea, preparing to study abroad, preparing for a job — you will get the guidance you need to choose a class.
2. Application form
Based on the consultation, you fill in a class application form. This is the stage where you confirm your schedule and preferred course before applying.
3. Level test
A level test is given to check your current Korean. Based on the result, you are guided to a class that suits your level.
4. Tuition payment
Once the class and schedule are settled, you pay the tuition as directed.
5. First class
When enrollment is complete, classes begin on the agreed schedule.
Rather than signing up for a class straight away, you can first talk through your Korean level, your learning goals and the schedule you can manage, and choose a course afterwards — that is the advantage.
What if your arrival date or personal schedule changes?
For learners coming to Korea from abroad, class plans can change suddenly because of visa issuance, flights, arrival dates or personal circumstances.
So it is worth checking the conditions for changing, postponing and refunding classes before you enroll.
Regular and group classes
For regular and group classes, cancelling before the course starts means a 100% tuition refund, and the application period can be postponed for up to six months.
The following points should be checked in advance, however.
- A refund may not be possible if you have already received a certificate of admission from the school.
- Related fees may be deducted when a refund is sent by overseas transfer.
- Detailed conditions may differ depending on the course you applied for and your own circumstances.
Private lessons and business private lessons
For private and business private lessons, cancelling before the lessons begin means a full refund.
If you stop after lessons have already started, you can still be refunded based on the remaining tuition.
To cancel or postpone a private lesson, you must contact your teacher by 6 p.m. on the day before the lesson.
Refund and postponement conditions can differ depending on the type of class and whether a certificate of admission has been issued, so it is safest to ask the school for the exact terms before enrolling.
If you are looking for a Korean language school in Hongdae
GANADA KOREAN is located in the Hongdae area of Mapo-gu, Seoul, and takes you step by step from consultation through the level test to enrollment.
For foreign learners of many nationalities, the following points in particular can serve as criteria for choosing a school.
- A level test that can be taken online
- Course guidance matched to your current level
- Consultation through several messengers
- An easy-to-follow five-step enrollment process
- Postponement and refund terms set out for each class
- A convenient location in Hongdae
If you are weighing up anything from basic conversation for daily life in Korea to systematic Korean study for university or work, asking first whether there is a class that fits your purpose and schedule is a good place to start.
Even if you are learning Korean for the first time, a level test and a consultation will let you start from the course that suits you and build up from there.
GANADA KOREAN Hongdae main campus
Address
3F Seongdo Building, 15 Donggyo-ro 25-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Phone
02-332-6003
KakaoTalk
ganadahongdae
LINE
ganadakorean
+82 10-8718-6003
Please contact the school before enrolling to confirm the latest details on courses, opening dates, tuition, the level test and refund conditions.
Frequently asked questions Q&A
Q. Can a foreigner learning Korean for the first time enroll?
Yes. A level test checks your current Korean, and you are then guided to a class that suits you. Even complete beginners can enroll after a consultation.
Q. Can I take the level test before coming to Korea?
Yes. The level test can be taken online, so you can check your Korean level and prepare for classes before you arrive.
Q. Can I get a consultation by messenger?
Yes. KakaoTalk, LINE, WhatsApp and WeChat are all available, and phone or email consultations are possible too.
Q. What happens if my schedule changes after I apply?
For regular and group classes, the application period can be postponed for up to six months depending on the conditions. Postponement and refund terms can differ by class type and by whether a certificate of admission has been issued, so it is best to contact the school first.
Q. By when do I need to get in touch to change a private lesson?
Cancellation or postponement of a private or business private lesson must be communicated to your teacher by 6 p.m. on the day before the lesson.
Q. Can I get a full refund if I cancel before the course starts?
For regular and group classes, cancelling before the course starts means a 100% tuition refund. If a certificate of admission has been issued or an overseas transfer fee applies, however, the refund terms may differ, so check in advance.
Sources : GANADA KOREAN, GANADA KOREAN Blog, GANADA KOREAN Naver Blog, Web Support Center Blog, Web Support Center Naver Blog
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