Application Guide for New King Sejong Institute Designation in 2019
Application Guide for New King Sejong Institute Designation in 2019
In order to promote Korean language and culture to enhance the national brand overseas, to improve mutual cooperation between countries, and to realize diversity in languages and cultures, we plan to designate King Sejong Institutes in 2019, and would like to request the participation of all interested organizations.
November 16, 2018
Director of King Sejong Institute Foundation
I. Goal of Designation
ㅇ The purpose of designation is to teach Korean language to those who want to learn Korean as a second or foreign language overseas, promoting Korean culture.
II. Direction for Designation in 2019
1. Relevant expertise as a representative organization that disseminates Korean language and culture is considered foremost in order to improve the quality and image of Korean language and culture.
2. Strategic designation is considered in terms of cultural and industrial demand through cooperation with top universities and between public institutions.
3. Regional demand for Korean language and culture and the balanced expansion of King Sejong Institutions are considered comprehensively.
III. Procedure of Designation
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* Schedule details are subject to change.
IV. King Sejong Institute Operational Types
1. Independent Type
- The overseas local operating institute which intends to operate a King Sejong Institute will directly receive the grants from the Foundation, directly operating the institute and settling accounts.
2. Connected-Type
- The domestic institute or diplomatic establishments (embassy, cultural institute) which intends to operate King Sejong Institute in cooperation with an overseas local operating institute should make a request to the Foundation after concluding the business agreement
- Overseas local operating institutes and domestic operating institutes will cooperate to operate King Sejong Institutes, but the domestic institutes receive the grants from the foundation for management and account settlement.
V. Requirements for Applicants
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Subject of Establishment |
Local Operating Institution |
- An agency that operates or plans to operate an educational institute of Korean language in a government agency, a university (or graduate school), or a college-affiliated institution of the relevant nation - A nonprofit or private organization that is officially registered in the relevant nation and operates or plans to operate an educational institute of Korean language for public interest * Personal or private institutes are excluded. |
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Domestic Operating Institution (Domestic or overseas diplomatic offices) |
- An agency that operates or plans to operate an educational institute of Korean language overseas and that is directly managed or consigned by Korean government institutions (overseas diplomatic offices) or local governments - An agency that operates or plans to operate an educational institute of Korean language overseas and that is managed by a domestic university (or graduate school), a nonprofit corporation, or a private organization for the purpose of public interest with the cooperation of an overseas institution * Private institutions established under the Act on the Establishment and Operation of Private Teaching Institutes and Extracurricular Lessons are excluded. |
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Facilities |
- (Classrooms) At least two classrooms that can accommodate at least ten students - (Administrative Office) An office for management of the King Sejong Institute - (Materials room) A place where Korean language and cultural resources can be kept and read |
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Personnel |
Teaching Staff |
Korean Language Teachers |
100% of the teaching staff should meet at least one of the following requirements. * Documents proving the requirements for teacher qualification must be attached. ① Those who hold Korean language teaching certificates (Article 19 of the Framework Act on the National Language, Articles 13 & 14 of the Enforcement Decrees of the same Act) * Certificate of secondary teaching not applicable ② Those who have completed Korean language teacher education (Applicable to educational institutions authorized by the National Institute of Korean Language under the Enforcement Decree (Schedule 1) of the Framework Act on Korean Language) ③ Those who have a bachelor's degree or higher in language and literature, or college or language education and at least one year experience in Korean language education (Limited to the ‘institutes or organizations approved for experience in Korean language education’ by Section 2, Article 13 of the Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on Korean Language) |
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Korean Culture Lecturers |
Employment of instructors of Korean culture is not required, but, if employed, the following requirement must be met. - Those holding bachelor's degrees related to the lectures or who have at least 2 years of relevant experience |
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Operator |
- A director and operations officer should be appointed to manage the King Sejong Institute. ① Director of King Sejong Institute: In principle, a Director should hold a position to represent the applicant and be capable of practically and generally directing the operation of the local Institute. ② Operations officer: The operations officer should be either a native Korean or proficient in Korean language. * When a King Sejong Institute is affiliated with a diplomatic office, an operations officer other than someone employed by the office (administrative officer) should be hired to manage the Institute. |
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* The relevant persons in the Institute, including the teaching staff and operations officer, should be hired after confirming whether they have the proper visas to work for the Institute. |
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Curriculum |
- At least two courses of elementary or intermediate level should be opened and operated for no less than 30 weeks per year. - One of the courses should be a Korean language class of at least 120 minutes per week (including break times). - It is recommended that at least one culture course be offered. |
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Operation |
- The grants for operating the King Sejong Institute should be managed and administered with an independent account (an account opened and managed under the name of the operating agency). |
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VI. Designation
1. Items for Screening
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Items for Screening |
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Performance |
Organization of Business Plan |
ㅇ Understanding of the business of the King Sejong Institute ㅇ Clarity of business goal and practicality of the plan ㅇ Facilities for the business ㅇ Organization of budget administration |
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Professionalism of Operating Personnel |
ㅇ Professionalism of the director, operations officer(s), and the teaching staff on relevant work ㅇ Organization of the curriculum for Korean language and culture courses |
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Location Conditions |
Demand for Korean language and culture / Local ripple effect |
ㅇ Local demand and supply for Korean language and culture ㅇ Political and strategic significance other than cultural aspects ㅇ Status of the applicant in the relevant nation, stability in operation, local ripple effect |
2. New King Sejong Institutes will be selected through screening by a screening committee for designation of Institutes.
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<The Screening Committee for Designation of King Sejong Institutes> ㅇ Composition - In order to secure professionalism and objectivity in selecting Institutes, the committee members shall include regional professionals, academic and private professionals in Korean language education and Korean culture, and public officials. - Those with vested interests in the applicants for designation are excluded from the committee. ㅇ Period of operation: One year ㅇ Functions and roles - Screening for designation of new Institutes (written evaluation, on-site inspection, final screening, etc.) - Other screening or consultation needed for designation of a new Institute |
3. Screening Procedure: 1) Document → 2) On-site inspection → 3) Final screening
VII. Application Submission
1. Period: From 15:00 November 26 (Mon.), 2018 to 17:00 January 25 (Fri), 2019
(Korea Standard Time (KST); submission deadline to be strictly observed)
2. How to submit
- Enter the relevant information on the Online Application System (apply.ksif.or.kr) for submission
* An online application guide for a new Sejong Institute will be posted on our website after a business information session.
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Nuri-Sejong Hakdang account login * If you are already a member of Nuri-Sejong Hakdang, log in through your account; Otherwise, create an account to log in |
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Social network account login * Log in via other site account (Facebook or Google) |
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Create an account in the Online Application System for Designation of |
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Fill out application |
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Review and submit application |
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3. Required Documents (Please attach the documents in your online application.)
A. Common requirements
- A pledge to fulfill the business consignment agreement on the operation of a King Sejong Institute
(such as registration for performance guarantee insurance and independent management of business expenses)
* A connected-type organization should submit the pledge to both the Korean operating organization (or diplomatic offices) and the local organization.
- A business license or organization registration
(i.e., documents for qualification of the applicant, such as a corporate license)
* A foreign agency should translate and notarize the document before submission. A connected-type organization should submit the document to both organizations.
B. A business agreement between organizations for application and operation of the Institute (connected-type organization only).
* Documents written in a foreign language should be translated into Korean language for submission.
C. Articles of Association of the applicant (nonprofit corporation or group only)
* The Articles of Association should include the year and purpose of establishment of the applicant. Documents written in a foreign language should be translated into Korean language for submission.
D. All teaching staff: Korean language teaching certificate, certification of completion for Korean language teacher education, work history certificate, and diploma
* Evidentiary documents must be submitted to prove the teaching staff’s qualification; Documents written in a foreign language should be submitted after translation into Korean language.
4. Notes on Online Application
- You cannot modify your application after final submission.
* All contents of the application can be temporarily saved; you can revise them at any time before the final submission.
- You cannot submit your application via postal mail (including e-mail) or by visit.
* It is recommended that you submit the application well in advance, as application submission may not be processed normally on the final deadline date due to increased users.
VIII. Description of Support
1. Support of operations of the King Sejong Institute
2. Support for improvement of the educational environment of the Institute
3. Provision of the Institute’s standard curriculum, textbooks, guidelines, and questions for testing achievement by grade (Textbooks for students to be purchased separately.)
4. Dispatch of professionals of Korean language education (Agencies to which they are to be dispatched are determined later.)
5. Provision of Korean culture training programs (Sejong Culture Academy, etc.) and dispatch of culture experts
6. Support for establishment of international networking through hosting of the World Korean Educators Conference
7. Invitation of outstanding students to Korea for Korean culture training programs and awarding of scholarships
8. Reeducation of Korean language teachers and provision of teacher education programs for competence improvement
9. Provision of task management systems, online lectures, and the educational materials of Nuri-Sejong Hakdang
IX. Notice
1. We will not return any documents submitted. Any false entry in the documents will lead to cancellation of the designation.
2. Please be fully aware of the operating regulations of the King Sejong Institutes and the contents of the business consignment agreement.
3. Any disadvantages that may be raised by errors or omissions and incorrect contact number in the application and other submitted documents are the responsibility of the applicant agency.
4. Designation may not be granted if no agencies are determined to qualify.
5. When submitting the application online, please be sure to click the ‘Submit’ button to complete your submission.
6. Whether the designated Institute can be operated henceforth will be evaluated through pilot operation following the designation. Failure to meet the standards may lead to cancellation of the designation.
7. Progression of the screening will be announced on the Foundations’ website and through the online application system.
8. Details of the screening results in each stage will not be disclosed (including reasons for exclusion).
9. The above notice items can be changed depending on circumstances of the Foundation.
10. If an on-site inspection is unavailable due to an applicant’s circumstances or if an applicant withdraws the application during the screening period, the Foundation can restrict application by the applicant for the following year.
11. Contact: King Sejong Institute Foundation designation screening representative
* Email: jwoh@ksif.or.kr / Phone: 02-3276-0743
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