The Language Exchange Program (LEP) connects international and Korean students to provide opportunities to learn each other’s languages and cultures. Through the program, international students can deepen their understanding of Korea, while Korean students can improve their proficiency in languages such as Chinese and English. Participants can also build meaningful connections by helping and learning from one another.
1. Eligibility
Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in the SNU College of Education
(Students on leave of absence, students who have completed their coursework, and students participating in teaching practicum are not eligible.)
* Students of all years are eligible to apply.
2. Application Period
Until Friday, September 4, 2026 ※ Please note that the application period has been extended until the above date for international students only.
3. How to Apply
Please submit the online application form: https://forms.gle/4wR42tJQ6rwbWmB47
4. Additional Information
– This is an unpaid program.
– Please note that there are relatively few international students from English-speaking or European countries, while there are many Chinese students. Therefore, applicants who select Chinese as their first-choice language may have a higher chance of being matched. Priority may also be given to students who are willing to make international friends and support their partners regardless of the language they wish to learn.
– Students who participated in the program last semester are welcome to apply again.
– An orientation session will be held in September. The specific date, time, and location will be individually announced to selected participants. Attendance at the orientation is required in principle.
– Selected participants are expected to meet with their language exchange partner for one hour per week, spending approximately 30 minutes on each language, and to post their activity records on SNS.
– Participants who complete at least 9 sessions (80%) will receive a certificate of completion issued by the Dean of the SNU College of Education.
(Program period: September–November, 12 weeks in total)
– While we will make every effort to accommodate applicants’ preferences when matching partners, please understand that it may not always be possible to meet all requested conditions.
– Korean students selected for the LEP may also participate in iSNUCE international exchange events.
– If you wish to withdraw your application after applying, please contact us at the email address below by the application deadline.
– If you cancel your participation after the application deadline, you may be restricted from participating in future LEP or SNU College of Education iSNUCE programs. Please apply carefully so as not to affect your language exchange partner’s opportunity to participate.
5. Inquiries
Tel. 02-880-8875
Email: kittyeb@snu.ac.kr
