Course Schedule Options
Students can choose between a 4-week program and a 6-week program.
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4 weeks
Not able to take 6-week courses.
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6 weeks
Should take at least one 6-week course, but can also choose courses from 4-week courses.
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Online Course
Students may take online courses only, or a combination of online and in-person courses.
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Class Hours
6-Week Track
| Period | Class Hours | Yonsei Portal System Period |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | 09:00 ~ 10:40 | 1, 2 |
| P2 | 11:00 ~ 12:40 | 3, 4 |
| P3 | 13:30 ~ 15:10 | 5, 6 |
| Video Lectures (Online Only) | Flexible | 9, 10, 11 |
4-Week Track
| Period | Class Hours | Yonsei Portal System Period |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | 09:00 ~ 11:30 | 1, 2, 3 |
| 2A | 13:00 ~ 15:30 | 5, 6, 7 |
| Video Lectures (Online Only) | Flexible | 9, 10, 11 |
• Pre-recorded video lectures are provided. Students can take each class at their own convenience.
• Classes are held 4 days a week (Mon, Tue, Wed, and Thu).
• Classes are held 4 days a week (Mon, Tue, Wed, and Thu).
Course Load
| Type | Credits |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 1 course (3 credits) |
| Maximum | 3 courses (9 credits) |
| Internships | 2 credits (Must be enrolled in at least one additional course) |
Grading Table
| A+ | A0 | A- | B+ | B0 | B- | C+ | C0 | C- | D+ | D0 | D- | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0 |
Credit Transferability
All YISS courses are credit-bearing courses and credits earned at YISS are transferable to most institutions outside of Korea.
For some universities, credits may not be recognized if courses are taken online. Students are advised to consult and obtain approval from their academic advisors of the home institution in advance.
Credit transferability of a particular YISS course depends solely on home institutions' policies.
Korean Language Courses
At YISS, Korean language courses are offered through two separate programs: through the Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) and the Korean Language Institute (KLI). Courses are available at different levels and time slots to suit students' preferences.
| Category | YISS Courses | KLI Courses |
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| Course Code / Title |
Level 1 only - IEE3341-01 KOREAN (1) - IEE3341-02 KOREAN (1) - IEE3341-03 KOREAN (1) - IEE3341-04 KOREAN (1) |
Levels 1–8 available - IEE1006 Beginning Korean 1 (Lv 1) - IEE1007 Beginning Korean 2 (Lv 2) - IEE1008 Beginning Korean 3 (Lv 3) - IEE2014 Intermediate Korean 1 (Lv 4) - IEE2015 Intermediate Korean 2 (Lv 5) - IEE2016 Intermediate Korean 3 (Lv 6) - IEE3009 Advanced Korean 1 (Lv 7) - IEE3010 Advanced Korean 2 (Lv 8) |
| Program Duration |
4-week, 1A (09:00–11:30): IEE3341-02 4-week, 2A (13:00–15:30): IEE3341-01, IEE3341-03 6-week, Period 1 (09:00–10:40): IEE3341-04 |
All 6-week Only Period 3 (13:30–15:10) |
| Class Size | 60–70 students per course | 10–15 students per course |
| Language of Instruction | Korean | Korean |
| Course Registration |
Available during: - 1st & 2nd Course Registration Period - Add & Drop Period |
Available ONLY during: - 1st & 2nd Course Registration Period * Students CANNOT register for or change their level during the Add & Drop Period. * After course registration, changing course level is only available through the placement test. |
| Placement Test | Not Required |
Mandatory * June 26, 2026 2PM(KST) - Further details regarding placement test will be provided to registered students via email. * Students registered for IEE1006 "Beginning Korean Language 1 (Level 1)" with no prior knowledge of Korean are exempted from taking the placement test. * Students who register for a Korean Language course above Level 2 and fail to attend the placement test will have their course automatically dropped. * Students can initially choose a desired course during the Course Registration Period. After the placement test, students will be automatically assigned to the appropriate level, and course registration will be finalized accordingly. |
Important Notes
- All courses except [Video Lecture(Online Only)] courses are conducted only in-person (not providing the hybrid mode of study).
- Students are required to register for courses during the designated course registration period. Selecting preferred courses in the application form is only for survey purposes, which does not guarantee course registration.
- There is a minimum number of students policy. Courses with less than 5 students registered will be canceled (10 minimum for online real-time courses & Video Lecture(Online Only)).
- [Video Lecture(Online Only)] are not open to Yonsei students. 연세대학교 본교생은 실시간 온라인강의 및 동영상콘텐츠(녹화강의) 과정 수강이 불가합니다.