Busan University of Foreign Studies Korean Language and Culture Education Centre

The Korean Language and Culture Education Centre (KLCE) of Busan University of Foreign Studies was established in 2005 and operates on the BUFS campus in Geumjeong-gu, Busan. As its name suggests, the centre combines Korean language and culture. It is based at a university specialising in foreign languages, giving international students a wider academic environment in which to develop their Korean.

Regular study, test preparation and language exchange

The regular programme is organised into four ten-week terms during the year. Courses are differentiated by level. This gives students staying in Busan for a substantial period a defined sequence to follow, while someone with less time can explore the separate short intensive programme. TOPIK preparation has a narrower purpose, focusing on the test used to demonstrate Korean proficiency.

The centre operates a Korean-language helper matching programme for enrolled international students. A learner who spends much of the day studying grammar can use a language partnership to practise responding spontaneously and to ask about everyday usage. Students with an academic goal can decide whether they need a regular term, specific test preparation or both. It helps to check the TOPIK test calendar alongside the language course dates if a university or employer has set a deadline for results.