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The City GNUCR is located in Gangnam, one of the dynamic districts in Seoul, South Korea, with a strong foundation of excellence in education. UCR’s presence in Gangnam originates from the friendship that began in the early 1900s between the Patriot Dosan Ahn Chang Ho and a Riverside resident and orange grower. Ultimately, their friendship led to the establishment of Gangnam and Riverside as sister cities. |
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GNUCR’s Study Abroad Program has become one of the most well-respected programs in Korea due to its commitment to offering academic English language and culture preparation through high-quality classroom instruction by professionally qualified faculty. In the past two years, students have experienced various aspects of American university culture, in part through such programs as the ongoing “Visiting UC Professor Lecture Series.” Past speakers include Dr. Edward Chang of the Department of Ethnic Studies; Dr. Peter Chung of the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management; and Dr. Sheila Dwight, Associate Dean and Director of the International Education Programs. |
In
addition to their experience at the Center in preparation to study abroad,
because of the partnership with UCR, Korean students can easily continue
their educational experience onsite at the University of California,
Riverside in the International Education Program. Take a look at our monthly newsletter: GNUCR Focus (.pdf) |
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Program Highlights
Electives (Levels: 5-7)
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Korean Language Program
The Korean Language Program at the Seoul National University - Gangnam Gu Korean Language Center was established in 2007 in order to attend to the growing need for Korean language instruction in Seoul. The SNU-GN Korean Language Center represents a cooperation between three organizations-the district of Gangnam, Seoul National University, and GNUCR International Education Center-and aims to improve the quality of life for foreigners living in Korea. Located at GNUCR, students take the same quality classes and receive the same excellent instruction of Seoul National University instructors without having to leave the area of Gangnam.

Elementary Teacher Training Program
As part of a district-wide emphasis to improve foreign language instruction, GNUCR trains and supervises all of the foreign teaching staff working as English teachers in Gangnam public elementary schools. Foreign teachers receive on-site training by GNUCR staff and attend monthly workshops and other professional development opportunities. GNUCR also provides direct feedback through observations of teachers as a way of maintaining the quality and excellence of Gangnam education.
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“There
are no other English schools in Korea like GNUCR. I want to learn how
to use English like a native speaker and the teachers make it very comfortable
to learn. They are always very careful and very enthusiastic. GNUCR is
also a great place to learn about real American culture too and how American
universities are.” Seo-Jung Lim (Level 400) |
“We
didn’t know that learning |
Gangnam-University
of California Riverside International Education Center 8 Samsung-dong, Gangnam-gu Seoul, South Korea, 135-090 Tel: 82-2-546-3260 Fax: 82-2-546-4405 |
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