Spring (Mar–May)
Mild, with cherry blossoms in April. Bring a light jacket.
Before you leave
A checklist for your trip to Seoul and your first day of class.
Documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- K-ETA or visa, depending on your nationality
- Travel insurance that covers medical costs
Money
- A card that works abroad, plus some cash in won
- A T-money card for subway and bus (buy at any convenience store)
Phone and apps
- A Korean SIM or eSIM
- Naver Map or KakaoMap (Google Maps works poorly in Korea)
- Papago for translation and Kakao T for taxis
Your first day
- Arrive at 8:40 am on Monday for the placement test
- Bring your passport and a pen
- Classes start right after orientation
Seoul weather
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and humid, with monsoon rain in July.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Clear and cool. The best season to visit.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold and dry, often below zero. Bring a warm coat.
Get a quote for your dates
Tell us your course, start date and number of weeks. We’ll send you the total cost, usually within one business day.