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- Korean Language Department
- Foreign Language Department
- Korean Helpers
- Korean Speech Contest
- Other
FAQ 목록
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How do you apply for the contest?
Please visit the Korean Speech Contest page on the IIE website. Only online registration is available.
- https://iie.khu.ac.kr/en/bbs/board.php?bo_table=speech_kor
Log in and click the registration button!
Registration is only available during the registration period. Announcements regarding this will be posted separately.
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What is the registration process for a Kyung Hee University staff member?
We do not have any specific discounts or benefits for Kyung Hee University staff members. However, you are eligible to use the general Kyung Hee employment benefit policy.
For additional information, please see contact information below.
Kyung Hee University Faculty: administration office of each department
Kyung Hee University Staff: Human Resources (extension 0036)
Per your request, we will issue a certificate of course completion after your course is completed.
Kindly let us know at least one day before your visit so we can prepare the document for pick-up.
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How do you earn credits for volunteering?
(*If you are a Korean Helper who completed volunteering with final a grade of “A,’’ you can
have your credits applied in the following semester)
- After you complete volunteering, you must take the “Social Service” class in the following semester.
- Select one among “Social Service 1, 2, or 3”
(For a Helper who earns volunteer credits for the first time, the classes must be taken in the order 1, 2, and 3.
- The documents must be submitted before the deadline.
- Deadline: around mid-May for the 1st semester and mid-November for 2nd semester
- Use the kiosk located in IIE on the Seoul Campus before submitting the certificate to the appropriate department on each campus.
(The announcement regarding “document submission for volunteer service credits” will be posted at the beginning of the relevant month.
(For the International Campus, the list of accepted credits will be transferred from IIE to the Career Support Center. As for the Seoul Campus, individual certificates are submitted to the Community Volunteer Service Association.
- You must meet the deadline to have the credits accepted (Seoul Campus)
- Documents: Korean Helper Certificate issued by the kiosk located on the 1st floor of IIE (Seoul Campus)
Submit to: Community Volunteer Service Association
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How will the competition be judged?
The first, second, and final rounds will proceed as follows:
– First Round: Scripts submitted upon registration will be reviewed.
– Second Round: The judges review each applicant. Contestants must present their scripts and answer questions from the judges.
The judges also evaluate the contestants’ Korean speaking skills.
* If you do not participate in the second round, you cannot enter the final round.
– Final Round: Applicants make a 3-minute-long speech before the judges and audience. The judges will announce the scoring criteria on the day of the event.
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How are orientation and placement tests conducted?
Both orientation and placement tests are held virtually.
Details regarding orientation and placement tests will be sent to new students via email.
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How many times do students meet with Korean Helpers?
IIE’s Korean Helpers Program recommends that partners meet up 1–2 times a week for at least 3 hours a week.
Please find the best time that works for the foreign student and the Korean Helper to meet at least once a week.
(There are no set rules for selecting the time as long as it works well for both partners. We recommend meeting on campus or somewhere near campus.)
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How many students are typically in a class?
There are typically no more than thirteen students in a class.
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How do I purchase textbooks?
Physical textbooks can be purchased at the Kyung Hee University bookstore or major bookstores in Korea, such as Kyobo, Aladin, Interpark, or YES24. You can also purchase e-books from the Kyobo online store.
Go to Textbook page.
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If I take online courses from overseas, how do I receive a certificate of course completion and report card?
We will send PDF versions of certificates and report cards by email to students residing abroad.
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What should I do if I need help studying Korean?
First, we recommend that you talk to your homeroom teacher about studying Korean. If your homeroom teacher decides that you need additional counseling, we can connect you with the IIE counseling team to receive further assistance.
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What facilities are included in the dorms, and what does a dorm room cost?
If you are enrolled in a Kyung Hee University IIE Korean language course, you are eligible to
apply to stay in a Kyung Hee dormitory.
There are 2 types of dormitories. One is located on campus, and the other is located near campus, making commuting convenient for students.
As for matters related to dormitory fees, please check our announcements regarding dormitories.
(Dormitory Guide: https://iie.khu.ac.kr/en/bbs/content.php?co_id=a_122)
- More detailed information will be sent via email after screening dormitory application documents.
- We will inform you about dormitory availability about two weeks before the start of the semester. Depending on the semester, some dormitories may not be available.
- We accept dormitory applications every semester. If you are enrolled for more than two semesters, you will have to reapply
during the semester.
- When moving in, please be sure to pay in full including deposit. The deposit will be returned when you move out if the room has no damage or other issues.
- Chang Deck Ahn and Richville residents must pay separately for water and AC/heating in addition to the fees
noted above.
- Fees listed above are subject to change.
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What is the refund policy?
Please see below for details.
- If you have reason to cancel your registration before the class starts, the full tuition payment is refundable (except the ₩10,000 application fee)
- If you have reason to cancel your registration after the class starts, please follow the detailed steps below.
- If you cancel your registration before 1/3 of the class has passed, 2/3 of the tuition fee is refundable, excluding the registration fee.
- If you cancel your registration after 1/3 of the class has passed, the tuition fee is not refundable.
- Deferral until the following semester is possible before 1/3 of the class has passed
(However, if you defer, tuition is not refundable)
- When applying for a refund, a refund request form and a copy of your bank book must be submitted
- The refund will be transferred to your bank account 3 weeks after the start of the class.
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Do you have to be fluent in a foreign language?
The program is designed to assist Kyung Hee University’s foreign students to learn about Korean language and culture.
Therefore, it is recommended to only use Korean. (This means you do not have to be fluent in a foreign language.)
However, if the foreign student is a beginner and limited in terms of expressing his or her ideas only in Korean, you can use the appropriate foreign language as a way to kickstart communication.
We still recommend that Korean usage during conversations is increased over time.
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How long should the speech be?
It should be no longer than 3 minutes with between 1000 to 1500 words including spaces.
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How do you apply for a dormitory?
Please follow the steps below to apply for a dormitory as an IIE student.
When filling out the application form, check Housing under item 14.
The dormitory officer will gather the list of applicants, coordinate their schedules, and assign them to dormitories.
Generally, dormitory assignments are announced two weeks before each semester. Please check
the website frequently to keep up with the announcements.
If you are not assigned a dormitory, please find available rentals or homestays near campus.
