Enriching Gap Year Study opportunities are available to all African high school graduates, diploma and degree holders. The Student Visa provides the opportunity for short term study (6 to 12 months) at a Korean university to study Korean Language as a full time student and to explore various university faculties with a view to possibly enter into a diploma, degree or post-graduate program.
Participants are admitted as formal students with full access to on-campus accommodation and catering. Studies are designed to enable students to successfully write TOPIK Level 3 or TOPIK Level 4 after 6-12 months. Students who successfully complete TOPIK Level 3 or higher can then enjoy a 50% bursary to study further in Korea while TOPIK Level 6 can provide up to a 100% bursary .
After successful completion of 6 months of study students are legally allowed to work a part-time job. Assistance is provided to students to secure part time work. This enables students to earn sufficient income to supplement or even fully cover their own tuition, accommodation and catering expenses going forward.
Gap Year Study is a great opportunity to encounter Koreas tertiary education system in person with an opportinity to explore opportunities for further study for a diploma or degree.