Korean Intensive Summer Language Program (KISLP)
Korean Intensive Summer Language Program (KISLP) supports U.S. undergraduate and graduate students in Korean language study and cultural immersion to build language skills and understanding of Korean life.
Funder: American Councils for International Education
Due Dates: February 15, 2027 (Application) | Late March 2027 (Deposit) | April–May 2027 (Post-acceptance materials) | June 14, 2027 (Full tuition)
Funding Amounts: Judith Ehm Foundation Fellowships: minimum $5,000, with potential full funding; eight-week program cost: $9,400
Summary: Supports intensive Korean language study and cultural immersion for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students in Cheongju, South Korea.
Key Information: Applicants need two semesters of Korean or equivalent, a minimum 2.7 GPA, and must be 18 by the application deadline.
Description
American Councils for International Education operates the Korean Intensive Summer Language Program (KISLP) at Chungbuk National University (CBNU) in Cheongju, South Korea. This eight-week program combines approximately 100 hours of language instruction with 40 hours of lectures, seminars, and hands-on cultural activities. It aims to strengthen speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while deepening participants’ understanding of Korean life.
Participants live in CBNU dormitories, practice Korean with university peers serving as conversation partners, and connect with local families for meals and special occasions. Cultural workshops and excursions extend learning beyond the classroom. The program offers undergraduate and graduate academic credit at intermediate, upper-intermediate, and advanced levels. All KISLP applicants may seek financial aid through the Judith Ehm Foundation Fellowship, which supports motivated students with the academic and personal qualities to benefit from intensive study and immersion.
