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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Last Updated 2024.11.25
KCC Korean Language Program & TOPIK FAQ If you cannot find an answer to your question below, please email us at kcckoreancourses1@gmail.com [Registration/Course] Who can register for the Korean Language Program? ➢︎ KCC's Korean Language Program is for those interested in learning Korean and currently living in Canada. I don't live in Canada but can I still register for the course? ➢︎ No. Unfortunately, our Korean Language Program is only available for those living in Canada. To see if your country of residence has KCC, please visit the KOCIS website for more information. (https://www.kocis.go.kr/eng/openInformation.do) Are there any prerequisite course(s) I need to take or a mandatory placement test? ➢︎ Anyone can register for a course, and you can start at any level (depending on your current Korean skills). Although there are no mandatory placement tests, if you would like, you can do an online level test to see which level fits you the best. (https://nuri.iksi.or.kr/front/page/participation/onlineLevelTest/main.do) Which course should I register for? ➢︎ Please review the textbook and see which level fits you the best. (https://nuri.iksi.or.kr/front/cms/contents/layout2/learningsejong2022/contentsList.do) What do the numbers and alphabets in a course code represent? ➢︎ The number that begins the course code represents a level. The higher the number is, the more advanced the course will be. The alphabet, A or B in the course code, represents which part of the textbook it will cover. For instance, 1A will cover the first half of the textbook, and 1B will cover the second half. The number in brackets represents different classes of the same course. Due to the higher volume of interest in certain courses, we offer numerous classes of the same course. In other words, courses 1A(1) and 1A(2) are the same courses but offered on different days to meet the demands of the registrants. If you are unsure which course you should register for, please refer to the above answers to the guidance. This semester does not offer a course I am interested in. Can you offer this course? / Can you offer in-person classes for the courses currently offered online? / Can I suggest a course? ➢︎ No. The courses we offer every semester are based on the registrants' interests and the instructors' availabilities. How do I sign up for a course? ➢︎ You can sign up for a course by submitting a Google form. For more information, please check the semester's page. The registration has already started, but the Google form is now closed. Can I still register? ➢︎ No. Unless otherwise stated, if the Google form is closed, it means no registration will be accepted. I tried registering last semester but did not get in. Can my previous registration be carried over to the new semester? ➢︎ No. The registration and waitlist are only valid for that semester. We do not carry over to a subsequent semester to ensure everybody has equal chances of getting in. Do you offer a Korean Language Program for children? ➢︎ We do not have a separate Korean Language Program for the children. Only over 18 years old can register. I will not be able to attend a class or two. Can you provide me with a recording of the online class? ➢︎ No. We do not record our online classes due to privacy concerns. For any missed class materials, please contact your instructors. I understand the class will begin at 5:30 pm, but which time zone is that? ➢︎ KCC Canada is in Ottawa, Canada, so the time specified on our website is based on Eastern Time (ET). I registered for the wrong class. Can I make a switch? ➢︎ No. To provide equal opportunity for everyone, each registration is valid for that course and semester only. One person can register only one class. I registered for a course but did not receive a confirmation email yet. ➢︎ If you did not receive a confirmation email from us, it means we are not able to offer you a spot in the class at the moment. However, you are automatically on the waitlist. When a spot opens up, we will let you know, so please check your email frequently, especially near the start of the semester. I registered as soon as the registration started but have not received a confirmation email. Are you sure you received my registration? ➢︎ Yes. We are simply unable to offer you a spot due to the high volume of registrations we receive each semester. You can email us to inquire about it, but please note our response will be slower than usual. I wish to register for other courses in case my first choice becomes full. Is this possible? If so, how can I do that? ➢︎ One peron can register only one class. I want to register for the next semester. Will you be offering courses in the next semester? If so, when will it start? ➢︎ KCC's Korean Language Program offers 3 semesters every year. 1. Winter Semester (January-April), 2. Spring/Summer Semester (May-July), and 3. Fall Semester (September-December). More information about each semester will become available approximately 3-4 weeks before the semester starts, so please check our website regularly. Is there a minimum attendance policy? ➢︎ Yes. If a student misses more than 3 classes out of 12 total sessions, they will be immediately excluded from the course and will not be allowed to register for the next semester. Do you issue a Certificate of Completion? ➢︎ Yes. if you request it we can issue a Certificate of Completion if you attended at least ten sessions. [Textbooks] Which textbook will each course be using? ➢︎ Please look at the table below. Please note course codes and textbooks course are not the same, as they represent different things. Courses with course code A will cover the first half of the textbook, and the courses with course code B will cover the second half. (i.e., Sejong Korean course 1A will cover the first half of the Sejong Korean 1A textbook, and Sejong Korean Course 1B will cover the second half of the Sejong Korean 1A textbook. KCC Course Textbook - Sejong Korean (2022) 1A Sejong Korean 1A 1B 2A Sejong Korean 1B 2B 3A Sejong Korean 2A 3B 4A Sejong Korean 2B 4B 5A Sejong Korean 3A 5B 6A Sejong Korean 3B 6B 7A Sejong Korean 4A 7B 8A Sejong Korean 4B 8B Is the textbook available online? ➢︎ Yes. (https://nuri.iksi.or.kr/front/cms/contents/layout2/learningsejong2022/contentsList.do) Can I download the textbook? ➢︎ No. Due to copyright issues, you can only access it online. Can I purchase a physical copy of the textbook through KCC? ➢︎ No. KCC does not sell textbooks. However, you can purchase them directly from the publisher's website. (https://www.booksonkorea.com/) Will KCC sell textbooks in the future? ➢︎ No. KCC does not plan to sell textbooks. However, if we do, it will be announced on our website. [Registration Fee/Payment] ➢︎The $50 registration fee will be abolished starting from the Winter 2025 semester. [TOPIK] Will you be hosting TOPIK exams in Ottawa? ➢︎ No. KCC will not host TOPIK in Ottawa at this time. However, if we do, it will be announced on our website and social media. For more information on TOPIK, please visit their website. (www.topik.go.kr)
Post Date Feb 21, 2024 -
Korean Language Program - 2025 Winter Semester
2025 Korean Language Program Winter Semester Course Time Duration Location 1A(1) 18:00~20:00 ET January 09th~March 27th, THU full KCC (in-person) 1A(2) 18:00~20:00 ET January 08th~March 26th,WED full Online (Zoom) 1A(3) 18:00~20:00 ET January 08th~March 26th,WED (In French) Online (Zoom) 1A(4) 18:00~20:00 ET January 08th~March 26th,WED full Online (Zoom) 1B(1) 18:00~20:00 ET January 07th~March 25th,TUE full Online (Zoom) 1B(2) 18:00~20:00 ET January 09th~March 27th, THU KCC (in-person) 2A 18:00~20:00 ET January 07th~March 25th,TUE full Online (Zoom) 2B 18:00~20:00 ET January 09th~March 27th, THU Online (Zoom) 3A 18:00~20:00 ET January 08th~March 26th,WED full Online (Zoom) 3B 18:00~20:00 ET January 07th~March 25th,TUE full Online (Zoom) 4A 18:00~20:00 ET January 08th~March 26th,WED full Online (Zoom) 8A 18:00~20:00 ET January 07th~March 25th,TUE Online (Zoom) *If a class does not meet half of its maximum capacity, it may be cancelled How to register for the 2024 Fall Korean Language Program: 1. Complete the registration form https://forms.gle/Mchw1TgZAEbsevyEA - Registration will begin on Tuesday, December 3, at 10:00 am (ET) 2. Notice of Changes Starting from 2025 - Please Read 1) Registration fee waiver - The $50 registration fee will be abolished starting from the winter 2025 semester 2) Attendance "Three strikes"policy - If a student misses more than 3 classes out of 12 total sessions, they will be immediately excluded from the course and will not be allowed to register for the next semester. 3)Priority registration for perfect and near-perfect attendance - Students who have perfect attendance (attending all 12 classes) or near-perfect attendance (missing only 1 class) will be given priority registration for the next semester. 4) Graduation party invitation for high attendance - Students who have registered for 3 semesters in one year achieved 90% or higher attendance will be invited to the end-year graduation party 5) Course cancellation policy - Course cancellation is allowed until the day after the first class begins. (For example, if the first class starts on January 7th, cancellation is possible until January 8th without any restriction on next semester registration.) 6) No multiple course registration(Only one course per person is allowed) 7) Couse registration confirmation emails will be sent out on Friday, December 6th.
Post Date Nov 25, 2024 -
Korean Language Program - 2024 Fall Semester
2024 Korean Language Program Fall Semester Course Time Duration Location 1A(1)full 17:30~20:00 ET September 24th - November 26th, on Tuesday KCC (in-person) 1A(2)full 17:30~20:00 ET September 18th - November 27th, on Wednesday Online (Zoom) 1B full 17:30~20:00 ET September 24th - November 26th, on Tuesday Online (Zoom) 2Afull 17:30~20:00 ET September 19th - November 28th, on Thursday Online (Zoom) 2B 17:30~20:00 ET September 18th - November 27th, on Wednesday Online (Zoom) 3A full 17:30~20:00 ET September 24th - November 26th, on Tuesday Online (Zoom) 3Bfull 17:30~20:00 ET September 18th - November 27th, on Wednesday Online (Zoom) 4A 17:30~20:00 ET September 18th - November 27th, on Wednesday Online (Zoom) 4B 17:30~20:00 ET September 19th - November 28th, on Thursday Online (Zoom) 7B 17:30~20:00 ET September 24th - November 26th, on Tuesday Online (Zoom) *If a class does not meet half of its maximum capacity, it may be cancelled If you have any questions, please visit our FAQ for the answers. How to register for the 2024 Fall Korean Language Program: 1. Complete the registration form https://forms.gle/42n2Lf9QcNHi5v3KA - Registration will begin on Monday, August 26th at 10:00 am (ET) 2. Complete the payment - $50 CAD - Accepted methods of payment: Cash, Cheque and Money Order - For more information on how to make the payment, please visit our FAQ page - Please avoid making any payment before receiving a confirmation email from KCC - No refunds after October 1st, 2024 Confirmation emails will start to be sent out on Tuesday, August 27th.
Post Date Aug 20, 2024 -
2024 King Sejong Institute Korean Speaking Contest
2024 King Sejong Institute Korean Speaking Contest ✽︎Who: 1. Anyone who lives in Canada whose first language and their parents' first language are not Korean and 2. Anyone who previously learned or is currently learning Korean with KCC. ✽︎Topic: 1. 내가 가장 멋있었던 순간 (The moment that I shined the most) or 2. 내가 경험한 특별한 한국 문화 (Special/Unique Korean Culture that I experienced) ✽︎Length: 1-4 minutes ✽︎When: Monday, July 8th, 17:00 ✽︎Where: Zoom (link to be provided via email) ✽︎Application link: https://forms.gle/yzQ1vejAjS7JeyUS8 ✽︎Application deadline: Thursday, June 27th ✽︎Prize: Winner: Invitation for cultural programs and workshops in Korea / All participants: 50% off voucher for KCC Language course. -Details of the cultural programs and workshops are subject to change
Post Date Apr 29, 2024 -
Korean Language Program - 2024 Spring/Summer Semester
2024 Korean Language Program - Spring/Summer Semester Course Time Duration Location 1A(1) 17:30~20:00 ET May 7th - July 30th, on Tuesday KCC (in-person) 1A(2) 17:30~20:00 ET May 7th - July 30th, on Tuesday Online (Zoom) 1B 17:30~20:00 ET May 9th - August 1st, on Thursday Online (Zoom) 2A 17:30~20:00 ET May 8th - July 31st, on Wednesday Online (Zoom) 2B 17:30~20:00 ET May 7th - July 30th, on Tuesday Online (Zoom) 3A 17:30~20:00 ET May 8th - July 31st, on Wednesday Online (Zoom) 3B 17:30~20:00 ET May 8th - July 31st, on Wednesday Online (Zoom) 4A 17:30~20:00 ET May 9th - August 1st, on Thursday Online (Zoom) 4B 17:30~20:00 ET May 8th - July 31st, on Wednesday Online (Zoom) 7A 17:30~20:00 ET May 7th - July 30th, on Tuesday Online (Zoom) *If a class does not meet half of its maximum capacity, it may be cancelled If you have any questions, please visit our FAQ for the answers. How to register for the 2024 Spring/Summer Korean Language Program: 1. Complete the registration form - https://forms.gle/ijXBE5CQDVhQNrwT9 - Registration will begin on Tuesday, April 2nd at 10:00 am (ET) 2. Complete the payment - $50 CAD - Accepted methods of payment: Cash, Cheque and Money Order - For more information on how to make the payment, please visit our FAQ page - Please avoid making any payment before receiving a confirmation email from KCC - No refunds after May 24th, 2024 Confirmation emails will start to be sent out on Wednesday, April 3rd.
Post Date Feb 22, 2024 -
Korean Language Program - Winter Semester 2024
<KCC Regular Courses> KCC Korean Language Program - Winter Semester will be offered online and in-person Learn Korean with our professional instructors who can answer your questions and provide feedback. ✱︎Offered Courses: 1A(1) Thursday (January 11th - April 4th) *in-person course at KCC*FULL 1A(2) Monday (January 8th - April 15th)FULL 1B(1) Tuesday (January 9th - April 2nd)FULL 1B(2) Wednesday (January 10th - April 3rd)FULL 2A(1) Tuesday (January 9th - April 2nd)FULL 2A(2) Wednesday (January 10th - April 3rd)FULL 2B Tuesday (January 9th - April 2nd)FULL 3A Wednesday (January 10th - April 3rd)FULL 3B Thursday (January 11th - April 4th) 4A Monday (January 8th - April 15th)FULL 5A/5B Tuesday (January 9th - April 2nd) *recommended for those who took 6A last semester *Courses with A will cover the first half of the textbook and the courses with B will cover the second half of the textbook It is the registrant's responsibility to understand and follow the information below. If you have any questions, please email kcckoreancourses1@gmail.com ✱︎Time: 17:30~20:00 ET (The duration of each class may vary depending on the materials (between 2-2.5hr) ✱︎Platform: Zoom ✱︎Class Size: 12 max. (If a class does not meet half of its maximum capacity, it may be cancelled.) ✱︎Registration Fee: $50 ✱︎Free E-book: Sejong Korean (2022) -click here How to register: 1. Complete the registration form - https://forms.gle/QsMguLh5MP7pU9ix9 - Registration will begin on Friday, December 8th at 10 am (ET) 2. Make the payment - Please avoid making payment prior to receiving a confirmation email from KCC. This email will include detailed instructions on how to make the payment so please wait until you receive the email. - KCC only accepts cash (in person only), cheques and money orders by mail or in person. Any other methods (e.g. e-transfer, PayPal, debit cards, etc.) are NOT accepted. No exceptions will be made so please do not email us about this. - Please make sure to complete your payment within 2 weeks of receiving the confirmation email. If not, your spot will be given away to those on the waiting list. Paying in person (Cash, cheques and money orders) - Visit KCC during its business hours Monday - Friday from 9-5 pm (Closed during lunch from 12-1 pm). - Please show the confirmation email to the receptionist for further assistance. - If paying in cash, please make sure to bring the exact amount. If not, your registration fee will not be processed. Mailing (Cheques and money orders) - Please mail your cheque and/or money order to 150 Elgin St. #101 Ottawa ON K2P 1L4 - Payable to "Embassy of Korea" - Please make sure all the necessary information is filled in, including your signature on the front. If the name on the cheque is different from the name of the registrant, please write the registrant's name in the memo. - Please do not staple your cheque and/or money order. *No refunds after Friday, January 26th, 2024 Confirmation emails will start to be sent out on Monday, December 11th. Due to the high volume of registrations, please wait until Wednesday, December 13th to email KCC about the registration status. Any emails sent prior to this date will only cause more delays. List of the Courses (Levels) and Textbooks KCC Course New Textbook - Sejong Korean (2022) 1A Sejong Korean 1A 1B 2A Sejong Korean 1B 2B 3A Sejong Korean 2A 3B 4A Sejong Korean 2B 4B 5A Sejong Korean 3A 5B 6A Sejong Korean 3B 6B 7A Sejong Korean 4A 7B 8A Sejong Korean 4B 8B
Post Date Dec 04, 2023
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