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Summer School PAISS SCHEDULE CURRICULUM DESIGN Program Period August 4(Mon) ~ 22(Fri) 2014 Application Deadline May 30(Fri) 2014 Korean Language Class Payment Deadline June 30(Mon) 2014 - Basic Korean listening, speaking, reading & writing Dormitory Check-in August 1(Fri) ~ 2(Sat) 2014 - 30 hours class during the program (3 hours a day * 10 days) Dormitory Check-out August 22(Fri) 2014 - Textbooks & lectures will be focused on Korean language which students can 2014 PAISS use in real life situations PAI CHAI INTERNATIONAL - Late check out is not possible. DAILY SCHEDULE Korean Studies (Lectured in English) 4 hours class during the program (2 hours a day * 2 days) Monday ~ Friday 09:00 - 12:00 Korean Language Class Summer 12:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break 14:00 ~ Cultural Activities or Korean Studies 1 day Field Trip per week School PROGRAM FEE 배재국제여름학교 (Daejeon, The Republic of Korea) Making Payment in Welcome to Pai Chai University Notes Korean Currency (KRW, Won) Korean Language Tuition Fee 360,000 KRW Korean Cultural Activities Program Fee 700,000 KRW - Korean traditional martial arts (Taekwondo), Korean traditional craftworks - Above Program Fee includes Korean studies, Korean cultural activities, using - Cultural Exchange with Korean students (Athletics Competition) campus dormitory, bedding(blanket, pillow) and Korean text book, welcome and graduation dinner reception Brief Introduction - Students from partner universities may pay just the Program Fee 700,000 KRW. Pai Chai University Long History: Founded in 1885 - Daily meals are not included in above fee. - Korea’s oldest modern university - Fees may be subject to change. - First accredited school for higher education Internationalization - Ranked 8th in annual nationwide evaluation of Korea universities (2008) - Partner institutions: Over 260 institutions in over 40 different countries Field Trips - International student body: 800 - Lotte World amusement park, Everland Caribbean Bay water park, white-water - Total student body: Over 10,000 rafting PAISS (Pai Chai International Summer School) http://www.lotteworld.com/Global_eng/Main.asp Period: 3 weeks in August, 2014 http://www.everland.com/web/multi/english/everland/main.html Provided Programs - Korean Language - Korean Studies - Korean Cultural Activities - Field Trips <On Campus Dormitory> CERTIFICATE ISSUE - Pai Chai University issues the certificate which contains the curriculum & study hours. < Activity > < Lotte World amusement park > HOW TO APPLY Contact us via e-mail - We will send you the application form by e-mail. - Send us the application and a copy of your passport. - Method of submission * By post mail or by e-mail * Please refer the contact information. - Upon your arrival, please submit a proof (a copy) of your medical/health insurance. < White-Water Rafting > Program fee payment : International wire transfer < Everland Caribbean Bay water park > - Name of the bank : KB Kookmin Bank, Pai Chai University Branch - Bank Address : 155-40 Baejae-ro, Seo-Gu, Daejeon, the Republic of Korea - Account holder : Pai Chai University - Account Number : 918001-01-318514 - Swift Code: CZNBKRSEXXX - Please send your money by your name, so that we can credit the correct CONTACT INFORMATION account. IMPORTANT NOTES Office of International Affairs - Payment deadline : June 30 (Mon) 2014 - Please prepare swim suit, shower towel / soap for water park & rafting field trip. - Participants should bear any fees related to international wire transfer at the bank. Mailing Address - “Korean cultural activities” fee covers entrance tickets, ground transportation expense. Pai Chai University, Office of International Affairs, - Programs may be subject to change. Entry Visa 155-40 Baejae-ro (Doma-Dong), Seo-Gu, Daejeon, The Republic of Korea Post code : 302-735 - We advise you to obtain C-3 visa. (Short-Term Tourist), visa for visiting Korea less than 90 days. - Please contact the Korean embassy in your country for further requirements. ● For English Service FROM THE AIRPORT TO Ryan Jong-Seok Park PAI CHAI UNIVERSITY Cancellation e-mail : [email protected] - Applicant must send a written notice by e-mail to withdraw. Tel : +82-42-520-5243 - Incheon Inter. Airport → Daejeon City - Participants should bear any fees related to international wire transfer at the * Government Complex Building Bus Terminal bank. ● For Japanese Service * Express bus, 3 hours, approx. US$20 (Payment in KRW) Mr. Chanki Kim - From the bus terminal to PCU campus e-mail : [email protected] * Taxi, 10~15 minutes, approx. US$5 (Payment in KRW) Seoul Tel : +82-42-520-5672 Daejeon ● For Chinese Service Ms. Chunyan Gao South Korea e-mail : [email protected] <Athletics Competition> Tel : +82-42-520-5884 < Campus of Pai Chai University >.
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