2017 Korean Government Invitation Program for Students from Partner Countries
The government of the Republic of Korea invites excellent students from partner countries for this short-term training program, managed by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Ministry of Education. This program is designed to offer the future global leaders with invaluable experience in Korea. Students who are interested in this program are cordially invited.
1. Period : July 11th(Tuesday) ~ July 21st(Friday), 2017
2. Number of students : 5 students(3 high school, 2 university)
3. Qualifications
a. Undergraduate Students
- Students with a high level of English proficiency
- Preference is given to the students with a good understanding on and profound interest in Korea.
b. High School Students
- Those enrolled at a high school that offers Korean language classes; and
- Those with a high level of Korean proficiency and with a good command at spoken English.
c. Notes
- Priority is given to the students who have never been in Korea.
4. Payment of program expenses
a. NIIED : Round trip air ticket, accommodation in Korea, and traveler’s insurance.
b. Students : Transportation fare in his/her country, visa processing fees.
5. Program
a. Lectures Korean history, economics, culture, etc.
b. Government Office Visits Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Unification, etc.
c. University Tours Visiting Korean universities Meeting and networking with Korean students
d. Field Trip to Historic Sites Gyeongju, Gyeongbok Palace, the National Museum of Korea, etc.
e. Field Trip to Korean Companies POSCO, Hyundai Motor Company, Samsung Electronics, etc.
f. Cultural Activities Nanta Concert, Traditional Korean Clothes and Food
g. Homestay 2~3 students per family
h. Other activities Visits to a Broadcasting Station, a Korean Folk Village, and an Amusement Park, etc.
※ Attention! The above program is subject to change.
6. Important Notes
a. The program will be offered in English.
b. Shared accommodation with decent facilities will be offered.
c. Meals will be mostly Korean food.
d. The program staff will be with students during the whole program.
e. It is not allowed to have a private schedule during the whole program.
f. Students are encouraged to make efforts to understand Korean language, education, culture and etc. by visiting our website(www.studyinkorea.go.kr) before their arrival in Korea.
g. For further information, please contact the Korean Embassy in your country.
7. Selection Schedule
a. Receiving document : 2017.3.6.~2017.3.17.
b. Document review : 2017.3.20.
c. Interview : 2017.3.21.
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