1. CERTIFICATE IN BASIC KOREAN LANGUAGE (CBKL)

• Express basic grammatical items correctly.
• Write Hangul following the stroke order.
• Understand basic sentence patterns.
• Understand the meaning of basic words in Hangul.
• Understand active listening.

Eligibility to apply for admission as a student to the Certificate in Basic Korean Language (CBKL) programme of the institute rests on the following condition;

She/he has passed the GCE Ordinary Level Examination

2. CERTIFICATE IN INTERMEDIATE KOREAN LANGUAGE (CIKL)

• Enable smooth entry to basic sentence patterns.
• Enable to read and write Hangul and making words, sentences using Hangul.
• Understand simple essays.
• Develop essential spoken communication skills in Korean
• Succeed in sorting out specific information while listening basic conversation.

No person shall be eligible to be admitted to the Certificate in Intermediate Korean Language (CIKL) programme of study leading to the Diploma in Korean Language (DKL), unless she/he satisfies the requirements in paragraphs of (i) or (ii) or (iii):

(i) (a) She/he has passed the GCE (A/L) Examination in four (4) subjects prior to year 2000 in one and the same sitting. OR

(b) She/he has passed the GCE (A/L) Examination in three (3) subjects after year 2000 in one and the same sitting. AND

(c) has reached the qualifying standard in academic ability and readiness as determined under section 7 of these Guidelines by the Institute at the placement test for the Diploma in Korean Language programme. OR

(ii) She/he has passed the Certificate in Basic Korean Language (CBKL) programme offered by the Institute. OR

(iii) She/he has passed the Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK Level 1) within the last two (02) years from the date of calling application.

3. CERTIFICATE IN PRE-ADVANCED KOREAN LANGUAGE (CPKL)

• Understand about Korean culture and the society.
• Improve linguistic culture.
• Enable to make comments.
• Enable to read Hangul in the different ways
• Succeed in imagining and predict while listening basic conversation.

No person shall be eligible to be admitted to the Certificate in Pre-Advanced Korean Language (CPKL) programme of study leading to the Diploma in Korean Language (DKL), unless she/he satisfies the requirements in paragraphs of (i) or (ii) or (iii):

She/he has passed the GCE (A/L) Examination in four (4) subjects prior to year 2000 in one and the same sitting. OR

She/he has passed the GCE (A/L) Examination in three (3) subjects after year 2000 in one and the same sitting. AND

has reached the qualifying standard in academic ability and readiness as determined under section 7 of these Guidelines by the Institute at the placement test for the Diploma in Korean Language programme.

OR She/he has passed the Certificate in Intermediate Korean Language (CIKL) programme offered by the Institute

OR She/he has passed the Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK Level 2) within the last two (02) years from the date of calling application.

4. CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED KOREAN LANGUAGE (CAKL)

No person shall be eligible to be admitted to the Diploma in Korean Language programme of study leading to the Diploma, unless s/he satisfies the requirements in paragraphs of (i) or (ii) or (iii) or and (iv) and (v):

(i) a. She/he has passed GCE (A/L) Examination in four (4) subjects prior to year 2000 in one and same sitting. OR

She/he has passed GCE (A/L) Examination in three (3) subjects after year 2000 in one and same sitting.

OR She/he has passed a Foundation Programme equivalent to the GCE (A/L).

OR She/he has passed GCE (O/L) Examination with accredited work experience or accredited prior learning followed by a relevant programme of study equivalent to a minimum of 30 credits.

AND has reached the qualifying standard in Academic ability and readiness as determined under section 5 (iv) of these By-laws by the Institute at the placement test for the Diploma in Korean Language programme. OR

(ii) She/he has passed the Certificate in Pre-Advanced Korean Language (CPKL) programme offered by the Institute OR

(iii) She/he has passed the test of Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK Level 3) within the last two (02) years from the date of calling application. AND

(iv) She/he demonstrated competence in the relevant field and potential for future career development; AND

(v)  She/he has a good working knowledge of the language of instruction of the Diploma programme.

The Certificate Courses in Korean Language conducted by IHRA at the University of Colombo are designed to cater to a diverse target group. This includes students and professionals interested in acquiring basic to intermediate Korean language skills for academic, business, or cultural purposes. Whether you’re planning to study in South Korea, work with Korean companies, explore Korean culture, or simply communicate with Korean-speaking friends and associates, these courses offer a valuable foundation in Korean language proficiency. They are suitable for learners with varying levels of prior knowledge and diverse personal or professional objectives.

Certificate in Basic Korean Language (CBKL)
CBJL0111	Grammar & Vocabulary	01
CBJL0122	Written Comprehension & Expression (Reading & Writing)	02
CBJL0153	Communication Skills (Speaking & Listening)	05
Total Credits		08
Certificate in Intermediate  Korean Language (CKJL)
CIJL0211	Grammar & Vocabulary	01
CIJL0222	Written Comprehension & Expression (Reading & Writing)	02
CIJL0253	Communication Skills (Speaking & Listening)	05
Total Credits		08
Certificate in Pre-Advanced  Korean Language (CKJL)
CPJL0321	Grammar & Vocabulary	02
CPJL0332	Written Comprehension & Expression (Reading & Writing)	03
CPJL0333	Communication Skills (Speaking & Listening)	03
Total Credits		08
Certificate in Advanced  Korean  Language (CAKL)
CAJL0421	Grammar & Vocabulary	02
CAJL0432	Written Comprehension & Expression (Reading & Writing)	03
CAJL0433	Communication Skills (Speaking & Listening)	03
Total Credits		08
Diploma in  Korean Language
CBKL + CIKL + CPKL + CAKL		32