Seoul SPARKS is a premium six-week summer program for ambitious high school students seeking an immersive academic, cultural, and professional experience in Korea. Students earn six college credits through intensive Korean language courses at Seoul National University while exploring Korea’s history through hands-on activities, exclusive excursions, and personalized mentorship.
Who We Are
Seoul SPARKS is an unparalleled six-week summer program designed for ambitious high school students looking for an immersive academic, cultural, and professional experience in Seoul, Korea. Our program is ideal for students passionate about Korean history, language, and global affairs, as well as those preparing for university applications.
What We Offer
SPARKS provides a comprehensive and customized experience, combining:
- Intensive Korean language study at Seoul National University (SNU), where students earn six college credits in a 120-hour course.
- A chronological curriculum covering Korea’s history from the Joseon Dynasty to modern Hallyu through lectures, field trips, and exclusive activities.
- Personalized extracurriculars tailored to each student’s unique interests, including K-pop dance, calligraphy, traditional cooking, fashion design, Korean Sign Language, and mini-internships.
- Dedicated undergraduate mentors who provide academic, cultural, and personal support while fostering friendships and deepening students' connections to Korean life.
- All-inclusive housing and support, including premium residence halls, three daily meals, SIM cards with unlimited data, airport pickup, health insurance, and 24/7 emergency assistance.
Why SPARKS?
SPARKS is the ultimate gateway to understanding Korea’s history, society, and future while offering students a highly customized and immersive experience. Unlike other programs, SPARKS ensures that students don’t just learn about Korea—they experience it firsthand through:
- An academic program taught at Korea’s top university (SNU), where students can fast-track their Korean language skills and earn transferable college credits.
- A structured, immersive history curriculum, allowing students to live and experience Korean history in the order it happened.
- Exclusive, premium excursions and hands-on cultural experiences not available anywhere else.
- One-on-one mentorship and networking opportunities with professionals across various industries.
- A fully customizable experience, where students can design their own activities, projects, or internships to get exactly what they want from their summer in Seoul.
In short, Seoul SPARKS provides you the best that Korea has to offer — in exactly the way you want it.
The Seoul SPARKS 2025 program runs from June 25th to August 13th, 2025.
- Guaranteed placement in a premium residence hall located in central Seoul,
- Three meals per day,
- Tuition and study materials for a 120-hour, 6-credit Korean language course taught by Seoul National University,
- Group activities (3 to 4 per week),
- 100% customized individual activities (1 to 2 per week),
- An overnight trip to Jeolla Province,
- An undergraduate mentorship program,
- A SIM card with unlimited data,
- Airport pickup and drop-off,
- Transportation passes,
- Health insurance,
- ... and more!
Essentially, from the moment they arrive in Korea until the moment they depart, we take care of everything. They will only need spending money for souvenirs.
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