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The Korean Cultural Center in Brazil announces that registration for the Korean language course (Sejong Hakdang) for the first semester of 2025 will open on March 17 at 10:00 AM.

Below, you will find all relevant information regarding the course, including rules, class schedules, and the registration form link. We kindly ask all interested individuals to carefully read the details before registering.

About the Course

• Registration Period: March 17–21, 2025
• Registration Method: Google Forms
• - The registration form will be available starting March 17 at 10:00 AM and will close on March 21 at 3:00 PM.
• - Link: https://forms.gle/JKVyMrYmPxdndAGt7
• - After completing and submitting the form, applicants will receive a copy of their response via email. This does not guarantee selection for the course. If selected, students will receive a confirmation email directly from the Korean Cultural Center in Brazil on March 22.
• - If the number of applicants significantly exceeds the available spots, the form may close earlier.
• Course Duration: March 25 – July 11, 2025 (total: 15 weeks)
• Location: Korean Cultural Center in Brazil
• Address: Avenida Paulista, 460, Bela Vista, São Paulo/SP
• Available Spots: 15 per class
• - Students from 2024 will have priority enrollment, except for those who failed Level 1.
• - Those who were not students in the second semester of 2024 and wish to enroll in Levels 2 to 8 must select the “placement test” option.
• Selection Method: First-come, first-served (based on registration order)
• Minimum Age: 15 years
• Format: In-person
• Course Fee: Free
• - Purchasing the Sejong Hakdang textbook is mandatory. The book costs R$80 (eighty Brazilian reais) and must be acquired at the reception of the Korean Cultural Center on the first day of class.
• Notification of Selected Candidates: Individual email notification on March 22.
• Placement Test Date: March 22 via Zoom (more details will be provided via email to selected candidates). 

About the Selection

• - Candidates will be selected based on the order of registration. Students from 2024 will have priority enrollment, except for those who failed Level 1.
• - Beginners must enroll in the introductory classes, identified with the number 1 (가, 나, 다, 라, 마, 바, and 사 represent different class groups).
• - Those with prior knowledge of Korean who wish to enroll in higher levels must take a placement test.
• - The test will determine the appropriate level for each student. However, placement in a specific level is subject to class availability. Details about the test will be sent later via email to selected candidates.
• - If a large number of applicants select the placement test, only those applying for levels with available spots will be considered. The number of candidates invited will be determined based on internal criteria.
• - Only selected candidates will receive a confirmation email. Those not selected will be automatically placed on the waiting list.
• - There is no set timeframe for calling individuals from the waiting list. If spots become available due to cancellations, the coordinator will contact applicants in order of initial registration.

Course Rules

• - Students who miss three classes and/or fail to attend the first class after registering will be removed from the course and will not be allowed to register again for one year.
• - Each person must use only one email for registration and may register only once. If a candidate is found to have used multiple emails or registered for more than one class, they will lose their spot.
• - If a student needs to change the registered email, they must notify the course coordinator.
• - The textbook can only be purchased in cash at the CCCB reception on the first day of class. Other payment methods will not be accepted.
• - It is mandatory to purchase the textbook on the first day of class. Students must bring the exact amount, as change will not be provided.
• - Only enrolled students are allowed to purchase the textbook.
• - A final exam will be held at the end of the semester. To advance to the next level, students must have at least 70% attendance and score at least 60 points on the exam. Those who pass will receive a level completion certificate. 

Classes and Schedules

• - Level 1
• -Class 1가: Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (15 spots)
• -Class 1나: Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (15 spots)
• -Class 1다: Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (15 spots)
• -Class 1라: Wednesday & Friday, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (15 spots)
• -Class 1마: Wednesday & Friday, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (15 spots)
• -Class 1바: Wednesday & Friday, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (15 spots)
• -Class 1사: Wednesday & Friday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (15 spots)
• - Level 2
• -Class 2가: Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (15 spots)
• -Class 2나: Tuesday & Thursday, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (15 spots)
• -Class 2다: Wednesday & Friday, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (15 spots)
• -Class 2라: Wednesday & Friday, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (15 spots)
• - Level 3
• -Class 3가: Tuesday & Thursday, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (15 spots)
• -Class 3나: Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (15 spots)
• - Level 4
• -Class 4가: Wednesday & Friday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (15 spots)
• - Level 5
• -Class 5가: Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (15 spots)
• -Class 5나: Wednesday & Friday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (15 spots)
• -Class 5다: Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (15 spots)
• - Level 6
• -Class 6: Saturday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (15 spots)
• - Level 7
• -Class 7: Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (15 spots)
• - Level 8
• -Class 8: Saturday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (15 spots)

For any inquiries, please contact the course coordinator, Sang Park, at kccbrazilcursos@gmail.com.