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About Us

GANADA Korean Language Institute has grown on the professionalism and trust of Korean education. We have developed future-oriented educational solutions and teaching methods in step with global trends.

What Makes GANADA Special

01

Long History & Rich Experience

  • Korea's first specialized Korean institute, founded in 1991
  • An institute where over 400 global students enjoy studying each month on average
  • Optimal learning solutions accumulated from abundant hands-on experience
02

Communication-Focused Classes Diverse Programs

  • An average class size of 7–8 guarantees ample practice opportunities
  • Diverse programs reflecting students' interests and goals
  • Comprehensive education that improves all language skills evenly
  • Close, personalized classes tailored to each student's characteristics
03

Original Textbooks & Accumulated Materials

  • Our self-developed steady seller New GANADA KOREAN
  • Practical yet systematic content that learners can access easily
  • A wide range of learning materials refined over years of teaching know-how
04

40+ Professional Instructors

  • A faculty of over 40 instructors majoring in Korean and holding certifications
  • Professional instructors who have completed systematic education and training
  • Prepared with a deep understanding of learners from diverse languages and cultures
05

Caring Student Management

  • Class management tailored to each student, with thorough feedback
  • Free trial visits and make-up lessons for absences
  • Checking each learner's weak points and suggesting the best learning methods
  • Providing the information you need for living in Korea
06

Cultural Experiences & Field Learning

  • Cultural experiences held once a month
  • Meetups, games, outdoor trips, field visits, cooking, craft-making and more
  • Make global friends and experience Korean culture firsthand

History — Since 1991

GANADA Korean Language Institute has pioneered the history of Korean language education, growing together with global talent on the strength of long-accumulated teaching know-how and experience. GANADA is a global educational institution that connects the world through Korean and creates new educational value.

2025

Renovated the main campus and launched integrated on/offline education

2025

B2B partnership with Smart Challenge Inc. and a distribution contract for Korean video lectures

2020

Produced the e-ganada.com video lecture platform and began online classes

2018

Completed the New GANADA KOREAN series through Advanced 2

2014

Dispatched instructors to Seikyu Gakuen Tsukuba Middle & High School in Japan

2011

Opened the Gangnam branch

2010

Began publishing the revised New GANADA KOREAN edition

2008

Relocated and expanded the Yongsan branch

2006

Began dispatching instructors and exchanges with Hangeul Academy in Mito and Tokyo, Japan

2005

Supported the founding of a Korean language institute in the Philippines · Began contract classes for the Japanese police (ongoing)

2004

Relocated and expanded the main campus to its current location

2000

Opened the Yongsan branch

1998

Published the first edition of our own GANADA KOREAN textbook series

1998

Renamed the school to "GANADA Korean Language Institute"

1995

Conducted contract Korean classes for KDD in Japan

1991

Founded as "Yonsei Korean Language Institute" — Korea's first specialized Korean institute

Facilities & Learning Environment

·Convenient Transport ·Comfortable Space ·Center of Youth Culture

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The Neighborhood

A place where you can experience Seoul's trends up close while growing your Korean skills.

Yeonnam-dong Gyeongui Line Forest Trail🌳

Yeonnam-dong Gyeongui Line Forest Trail

A former railway transformed into a beautiful park for the public. Full of charming, one-of-a-kind cafés and boutique shops, it's a popular spot for foreigners to relax.

Hongdae Walking Street🎸

Hongdae Walking Street

Music, art, fashion, and people from all over the world come together here — the most vivid place to experience modern Korean culture.

Han River Park🌊

Han River Park

Escape the city noise, feel the cool river breeze, and soak up the mood with Han River ramyeon and beer — the hippest, freest spot in Seoul.

Mangwon Market🍜

Mangwon Market

A must-visit if you want to experience Korea's traditional market culture. You can taste all kinds of Korean street food.

Sinchon & Ewha Womans Univ. Street🎓

Sinchon & Ewha Womans Univ. Street

An area packed with romantic university campuses. With plenty of great-value restaurants and bars, cosmetics, K-pop goods and accessory shops, it's perfect for international students to shop for daily life.

Directions

GANADA CAMPUS

GANADA Hongdae (Main)

3F Seongdo Bldg, 15, Donggyo-ro 25-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
02-332-6003 · 010-8718-6003
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GANADA CAMPUS

GANADA Gangnam

6F Minseok Bldg, 31, Gangnam-daero 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
02-564-6303 · 010-8547-6303
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GANADA CAMPUS

GANADA Yongsan

2F Yongsan Prugio Summit, 69, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
02-798-6303 · 010-8537-6303
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5-minute walk toward Yeonnam-dong from Exit 3 of Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2 · Airport Railroad · Gyeongui-Jungang Line).