Study AbroadEncountering Different Cultures, Experiencing Foreign Language Immersion, and Developing an International Outlook
Through language education and personal development for study abroad, Koryo International College provides students with a broad range of support. Koryo students may study English language in the UK and other European countries or Chinese language in China. Koryo also offers the Frontier Spirit Program and various other study-abroad programs.
| Destination universities | University of Manchester (English language study), Beijing Foreign Studies University (Chinese language) |
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| Study time | Spring semester (April to July), Fall semester (September to December) The study period may be extended within the semester if the planned period is shorter than a full semester. |
| Description of program of study | Schooling (language study) + personal travel or internship Personal travel can be selected only when participating in English study |
| Requirements | English study | College grades: 1.5 or higher, attendance rates: 98% or higher, TOEIC score: 500 points or higher Chinese study | College grades 1.5 or higher, attendance rates: 98% or higher, basic Chinese language and communications skills |
| Scholarship | Round-trip air fare, overseas university tuition, boarding expenses during school term |
| Educational institution | University of York (UK) < Established in 1963 > < Number of departments: 27, Number of enrolled students: approx. 10,000, URL: http://www.york.ac.uk/> |
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| Period of overseas stay/ schedule |
September 23 (Fri.) - December 18 (Sun.) < 12 weeks > September 23 (Fri.) Departure from Japan (Nagoya) Arrival in the UK September 23 (Fri.) - September 25 (Sun.) Stay in London, sightseeing in the city, etc. (stay in hotel) September 26 (Mon) - December 16 (Fri.) Schooling (University of York, homestay) December 17 (Sat.) - December 18 (Sun.) Departure from the UK - Arrival in Japan (Nagoya) |
| Description of program of study | Students participate in the English Language Programme at the University of York designed for Koryo's Overseas Language Study program. Students are primarily required to take English classes, but also learn about British culture, social system, history, international business, as well as computer skills.
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| Transferring credits | Contingent on a review of grades obtained at the University of York and achievement reports, Koryo International College will accept approximately 24 credits earned at the University of York. |
| Participation fee | 450,000 yen
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| Loan program | Koryo International College offers an interest-free loan program for the participation fee. |
| Schedule |
Early April Preparation seminar (plan production, conversational English guidance, study of current conditions in Europe, etc.) Late April UK tour week (onsite guidance) May to June Independent activities in Europe (travel, research, visits to companies, etc.) Early July Return to Japan, preparation, and submission of report |
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| Scholarship | Round-trip air fare to and from Europe, railway pass during stay in Europe, overseas traveler's insurance fee Scholarship loan: 300,000 yen at no interest |
Gap Year Program Sample itinerary (excerpt)
April 21 to April 29 UK: London
(City of London, Buckingham Palace, Sherlock Holmes Museum, etc.)
April 30 to May 5 UK: Stratford-upon-Avon
(Birthplace of Shakespeare, Nash's House, New Place, Guild Chapel)
(Hann Munden and vicinity, Hameln and vicinity (Merchen Road), Bremen (Merchen Road))
May 25 to June 5 Holland: Amsterdam, Rotterdam
(Central Station, Jordan and vicinity, Lijnbaan, Cube House)
June 6 to June 22 Belgium: Antwerp, Brussels, Namur
(zoo, Place du Grand-Sablon, "Simply Mussels" exhibition)
June 23 to June 29 France: Paris
(Notre Dame Cathedral, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, art museums)
| Countries | Approx. 28 countries (mainly Europe) |
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| Description of the project | Spring semester (April to July), Fall semester (September to December) The study period may be extended within the semester if the planned period is shorter than a full semester. |
| Description of program of study | Volunteer activities to further cross-cultural understanding |
| Period | July through September (two to three weeks) |
| Requirement for participation | Students with basic English conversational skills |
| Destination university | University of York in the UK |
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| Study period | Early February - Early March (four weeks) |
| Description of program of study | Language, British social system, history, culture |
| Requirement for participation | July through September (two to three weeks) |
| Requirement for participation | Students with basic English conversational skills |
| Student expenses | Approx. 300,000 yen (travel expenses, tuition, boarding fee) |
| Destination university | Beijing Foreign Language Studies University |
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| Study period | August (three weeks) |
| Description of program of study | Conversation practice in Chinese, understanding of Chinese culture |
| Requirement for participation | Attendance rates of 90% or higher at Koryo International College |
| Requirement for participation | Students with basic Chinese conversational skills |
| Student expenses | Approx. 200,000 yen (travel expenses, tuition, boarding fee) |
| Destination institution | Accredited university or language institution attached to the university |
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| Maximum period of overseas stay | One year |
| Requirement for participation | Students with basic English conversational skills |
| Scholarships | A) Tuition for overseas educational institution B) 70% of tuition for overseas educational institution C) 50% of tuition for overseas educational institution |
| Requirements for scholarship | eligibility vary with the type of scholarship. (grade point average, attendance rates) |