2021 Term 3 Guidelines for Online Korean Language Classes

Please read below updated guidelines for taking online Language classes at KCC.

Pre-Term Instructions

1. KCC’s Term 3 will run from September 27 to December 11 (11 weeks). The language classes are open to Philippine residents who are at least 13 years old.
2. Class schedules for Term 3 will be posted on the KCC Facebook page on Sep 17 (Friday) at 9am.
3. For new KCC students with Korean Language background, please take the online level test at https://tinyurl.com/KCCPHLevelTest. If you have not taken any formal lessons in Korean, it is encouraged that you start with the 1A course.
4. Old KCC students (2011-2018) who completed the old language curriculum must take the online level test at https://tinyurl.com/KCCPHLevelTest to know their level corresponding to the Sejong Hakdang curriculum. Certificates from the old classes will not be honored as valid pre-requisites anymore as KCC is now following the Sejong Hakdang curriculum.

Class Registration

1. All classes are free. KCC is not offering paid classes.
2. The registration for classes is only through signing up for a raffle slot. Students will be chosen at random using a third-party raffle website (www.commentpicker.com).
3. Sign-ups will be accepted only at the specified time and date. For Term 3, sign-ups will happen on Sep 20 (Monday) at 9am to 1pm only. The registration link will be posted on KCC’s Facebook page at exactly 9am and will close at exactly 1pm on Sep 20.
4. Please choose only one class and sign up once. Multiple entries will be automatically cancelled.
5. Posting of raffle results will be on Sep 22 (Wednesday) at 9am.
6. Students who are awarded slots will receive a confirmation email by Sep 22 (Wednesday), 1pm. To confirm their slot, students must submit a valid ID within 24 hours after receiving the confirmation email. The name on the ID must be the same as the one used to register during the raffle sign ups. Slots are not transferrable.
7. For students who will take 1A class for spouse visa purposes, you will need to submit additional requirements. Please refer to https://tinyurl.com/KCCPHSpouseVisa. Please do not send your requirements unless you are awarded a slot during the raffle.
8. Failure to submit a valid ID and other requirements will mean forfeiture of slot. The slot will then be given to the next person on the waitlist.
9. KCC will draw five (5) additional people per class who will be placed on waitlist.

Attending the Classes

1. All students are expected to have a good device (PC, laptops or mobile phones with working cameras & microphones are accepted) and stable internet connection that allows them to open their video during the class. Online classes at KCC are live and interactive and teachers always expect the students’ active participation without disruptions.
2. The first week of the term will be an evaluation period. Teachers will check if the students’ internet connection and device are stable enough to be able to attend the class seamlessly. Should there be instances when the student cannot attend the class due to poor internet connection, the slot will be cancelled and KCC will give it to the next person on waitlist.
3. KCC expects all students to have a 70% attendance in class. Students are only allowed to be absent for 7 times. If the student exceeds the allowed number of absences, they will be considered dropped from the class and no certification will be issued regardless of final exam results.
4. All students who will be awarded slots are expected to complete their classes dutifully. Dropping from the class will result to being placed on the blacklist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How can I join the online Korean Language course?
 • The online registration for securing a raffle slot is happening on Sep 20, 9am to 1pm. No registration will be accepted through email and phone calls. No advance reservations will be allowed.
2. What are the requirements?
 • For 1A, there are no requirements during the online registration; you just need to sign up for a raffle slot. If you are joining 1B, 2A or 2B which needs a certain background in Korean, please refer to #8 and #9.
3. Where is the link for signing up?
 • Registration links will be posted in the KCC's Facebook page on Sep 20 at 9am and will be available for signups until 1pm of the same day.
4. What should I expect during the online class?
 •KCC’s classes are live and our teachers are all Koreans licensed to teach the Korean Language to foreigners.
5. I am a minor (13-17 years old), am I allowed to join your classes?
 • Yes, you are allowed to join but a waiver will be sent to you should you be awarded a slot. You have to ask your parent/guardian to sign this waiver for you to be able to join the class.
6. I live outside the Philippines, can I still join?
 • The class is for learners currently based in the Philippines. You may get in touch with the local Korean Cultural Center in your country for their online course offerings.
7. Will you offer other schedules/higher levels/more slots?
 • As of now, we are only offering four proficiency levels of Korean classes. Each class will strictly have 18 students to ensure a quality online class experience. We may offer more classes/levels next time so please check our Facebook page for future announcements.
8. How will I submit my level test result (for 1B, 2A and 2B classes only)?
 • Please upload your level test result upon signing up for a raffle slot. To take the level test, visit https://tinyurl.com/KCCPHLevelTest and take a screenshot of your result.
9. I already completed classes in KCC/other institutions/through self-study, what should I do?
 • If you completed the pre-requisites here at KCC, there is no need to upload your certificate or student number, you just need to sign up as we already have your name on our database.
 • If you completed your pre-requisite in another Sejong Institute, please upload a scanned copy of your certificate during the raffle sign up.
 • If you did self-study, please take the level test and upload the result upon raffle sign-up. If you have not taken any formal lessons in Korean, it is encouraged that you start with the 1A course.
10. I was not awarded a slot this term, when is the next term of classes?
 • KCC will announce the term schedules for 2022 classes soon. Stay updated by liking our Facebook page so you will receive timely updates about our classes, events, and other activities.

Link to KCC’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanCulturalCenterPH
For questions not answered by the FAQs, please send an email to classes@koreanculture.ph