Study in Korea · D-4
Korean Language School Admission (D-4)
Many international students begin with a university-affiliated Korean Language Institute on a D-4-1 visa before moving into a degree program. HezoKorea provides language-school shortlisting, application documents, financial proof packaging, and visa preparation aligned with official Study in Korea guidance.
Why start with a language institute?
- Build Korean for daily life and future degree programs
- Enter Korea on a training visa while you prepare for D-2 admission
- Access campus facilities and structured quarterly intakes
- Create a pathway toward undergraduate or graduate study
What language schools usually ask for
- Application form and passport copy
- High school diploma or higher (apostille/legalization often required)
- Financial proof for living expenses and tuition
- Photos and personal information forms
- First-term tuition payment for the Certificate of Admission
After admission, assemble the D-4 document set for your embassy — including the training plan listed on official visa guidance. See our language school guide.
How HezoKorea helps
- Compare institutes by intake, tuition, location, and visa-issuing reliability
- Build your application and legalization checklist
- Review scans and coordinate apostille / translation
- Package D-4-1 documents for embassy submission
- Plan next steps toward university admission if desired
Timing tips
Many institutes run quarterly intakes. Document legalization and embassy appointments often take the longest — start 2–3 months before your target term when possible. TOPIK is usually not required for beginner D-4-1 enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
Do language schools require TOPIK?
Can I change from D-4 to D-2 later?
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Admission + visa + arrival support in one plan.
Scholarships (incl. GKS)
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Document Services
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Email info@hezokorea.com or submit a request on our homepage — we reply by email within 24 hours on business days.
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