Learning Korean (Free & Low-cost Classes)

Korean helps with daily life, jobs, and even visa points. The government, local authorities, and nonprofits run free or low-cost classes, and online options like the Online Sejong Institute let you study free from home. Pick what fits your situation (worker, student, marriage migrant, etc.). Linking it to KIIP or TOPIK helps with visa, PR, and jobs.

Based on official sources · verify before deciding· as of 2026-06-09Official site ↗

What to bring

ARC (or passport — for sign-up)
An account for online study (Online Sejong Institute, etc.)
(By type) eligibility proof (marriage migrant, worker, etc.) for targeted classes

Step by step

1KIIP (Social Integration Program) — by the Ministry of Justice; staged Korean + understanding Korean society (helps with stay/naturalization; see that guide)
2Multicultural Family Support Centers — Korean classes for marriage migrants and their families
3Foreign worker support centers & local governments — weekend Korean classes for workers (varies by region)
4Free online study — Sejong Korean (online), EPS-TOPIK, and more
5University language institutes — paid, for intensive learning

Tips

Your TOPIK level also counts toward the K-Point score for the E-7-4 transition.
Completing KIIP can exempt or ease the Korean test in some visa/naturalization steps.
The Online Sejong Institute (iksi.or.kr) is free from beginner to advanced — great for busy workers.
Local classes are mostly free — ask ☎1345 or Danuri ☎1577-1366 for one near you.

Key contacts

Immigration Contact Center ☎1345 (multilingual)
Danuri Call Center ☎1577-1366 (multicultural)
Online Sejong Institute www.iksi.or.kr

Solve it with a tool

Korean Document Translator

Translate Korean contracts/documents into your language

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This is general guidance and may change over time. Always verify the latest details with the official source before applying.
Last updated: 2026-06-09