Program Overview
A-KEEP’s Community KSL (Korean as a Second Language) Class is the perfect course for non-Korean and beginner Korean speakers to build a solid foundation in the Korean language and continue their learning journey after class is completed. Our course is led by native-Korean Teaching Assistants and advanced Korean learners to help ensure that you receive an authentic education.
A-KEEP’s Community KSL class is designed to focus on building fundamental skills to help you:
Build basic skills to communicate in Korean
Learn from Native-Korean speakers and cultural diversity educators
Choose between an introductory or Korean I class
Open to all community members, ages 13+
The class will introduce teens and adults to the Korean language and culture twice a week for 11 weeks, including an orientation and graduation ceremony.
Page last updated: August 15, 2025
Program Info & Fee
6:30 - 7:30 pm | Tuesdays and Thursdays
(Online option available)
September 2 to November 20, 2025
Session Time: 11 weeks; 2 days a week
Location: A-KEEP Office, RSA Union, Suite 732
100 N Union St, Montgomery, AL 36104
Fee: $250 for the full 11 weeks. When paying by credit card, please add $5 for the processing fee.
Eligibility: Teens and adults
Students are required to attend both days for classes occurring on Tuesdays & Thursdays in person.
Contact us at (334) 625-8515 for more information.
*Education Grant was subsidized by the Korean Ministry of Education and the Atlanta Korean Education Center
동사업비는 대한민국 교육부 및 애틀랜타 한국교육원의 지원으로 진행되고 있음
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The Community KSL Course is $250 per student. This price includes a $20 non-refundable administration fee, a portion of the cost of class materials, online tutoring and materials, an exciting Korean immersion activity, and graduation materials.
Full payment is due before Feb 22nd. Other payment arrangements can be made upon request. Failure to pay on scheduled time may result in dismissal from class.
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Class payments can be refunded after formally withdrawing from the course via written notice at $10 per the remaining weeks; after 4 weeks of classes, you can no longer receive a refund for withdrawal.
The $20 administrative/overhead fee included in the class costs is non-refundable. Please contact accountingadmin@akeep.org for refund instructions.
Refunds may take up to 4-6 weeks to be processed. Some refunds may be subject to a service and administration fee which are non-refundable.
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A-KEEP’s Community KSL has two language/class levels: Introductory and Korean I.
The Introductory Level Class has no requirements for entry. This class is best suited for those with no to very little knowledge or skills speaking Korean.
To apply for the Korean I Class, please read and make sure you meet each of the Korean I Level Class Requirements:
-Have a firm grasp on the Korean alphabet
-Be able to read Korean out loud (we are not asking for perfect pronunciation, but the ability to sound out a sentence as written)
-Familiar with Korean number systems (Sino and native/pure numbers)
-Familiar with basic introductions in Korean.
*Class levels are dependent on enrollment numbers.
“I have never thought I can speak Korean. The instructors of A-KEEP KSL class have helped me to develop my knowledge and understanding in Korean language and culture and motivate me to advance my learning. I really enjoyed the program and surely love my instructors and learning peers.”
