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—Seoul, Korea • Summer 2026

The best high school summer program in Korea

Six weeks in Seoul. 120 hours of Korean at Ewha Womans University. A bespoke capstone project built around you. A university edge that lasts.

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The Program

Seoul is your classroom

SeoulQuest is a transformative six-week academic residency for high school students who want more than a summer camp. We pair rigorous university academics with immersive field studies, 1:1 mentorship, and a fully personalised capstone project. 

"Through 1:1 projects and networking with professionals in business, technology, and history, students gain a definitive competitive advantage for university."

This is not a K-pop camp. SeoulQuest students investigate Korea’s past and future — the miracles and the struggles alike — and emerge with genuine cultural fluency and academic proof of it.

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The Curriculum

A chronological journey
through Korea

Each week is anchored to a pivotal chapter in Korean history — studied in the exact places where it unfolded.

SeoulQuest student in hanbok at Changdeokgung Palace — Week 1: The Joseon Dynasty
Week 1 The Joseon Dynasty
SeoulQuest student at War and Women's Human Rights Museum — Week 2: The Colonial Era
Week 2 The Colonial Era
SeoulQuest student at the DMZ — Week 3: War and Division
Week 3 War & Division
SeoulQuest student at Suncheon Moon Village — Week 4: Miracle on the Han River
Week 4 Miracle on the Han
SeoulQuest students at Gwangju 5.18 Memorial — Week 5: Democratization
Week 5 Democratization
SeoulQuest student at Namsan Tower Seoul — Week 6: The Korean Wave
Week 6 The Korean Wave
Mentorship & Field Studies
Rooftop
Rooftop mentor sessions
Han River
Han River exploration
Scavenger Hunt
City scavenger hunt
Seodaemun
Seodaemun field study
Graduation
Graduation ceremony
Mentorship
Weekend mentorship
Rooftop
Rooftop mentor sessions
Han River
Han River exploration
Scavenger Hunt
City scavenger hunt
Seodaemun
Seodaemun field study
Graduation
Graduation ceremony
Mentorship
Weekend mentorship
Your Week

Classes end at 1 PM.
Then Seoul begins.

After mornings at Ewha, the city becomes your curriculum.

Mon
Film & Discussion Curated Korean cinema anchoring your weekly theme — narrative, context, debate
Tue
Expert Lectures & Museum Visits Sessions at the sites, led by professionals in business, entertainment, security, history
Wed
Cultural Exploration Seoul's neighbourhoods, markets, and landmarks with your cohort
Thu
Mentorship Session Language tutoring and local student life with your Korean university mentor
Fri
ICP — Your Capstone Bespoke 1:1 sessions — PhD research, taekwondo, fashion design, and more
SeoulQuest mentor at Seodaemun Prison History Museum during Tuesday expert lecture
Tuesday Expert Lectures — Seodaemun Prison History Museum
Individualized Capstone Projects

Your project.
Your Seoul.

Every Friday is yours — a six-week bespoke project with an expert mentor, entirely unique to you. Choose from 12+ tracks or propose your own.

Calligraphy
Calligraphy
Taekwondo
Taekwondo
Fashion Design
Fashion Design
K-Pop Dance
K-Pop Dance
PhD Research
PhD Research
Cooking
Cooking
Painting
Folk Painting
Video
Video Production
Makeup
K-Makeup
Dance
Traditional Dance
Calligraphy
Calligraphy
Taekwondo
Taekwondo
Fashion Design
Fashion Design
K-Pop Dance
K-Pop Dance
PhD Research
PhD Research
Cooking
Cooking
Painting
Folk Painting
Video
Video Production
Makeup
K-Makeup
Dance
Traditional Dance
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What's Included

Everything you need,
nothing left out

01 Ewha Academics

120 hours of Korean language instruction — 6 university credits worth $17,500 at US private universities

02 Premium Residence

24/7 on-site staff, all meals included, high-speed Wi-Fi — dietary restrictions fully supported

03 Your ICP

Six 1:1 weekly sessions with an expert mentor in your chosen capstone track, culminating in a Graduation Showcase

04 Mentorship

A dedicated Korean university mentor as your personal cultural guide, language tutor, and city navigator

05 Expert Field Studies

All museum admissions, expert lecture series, film screenings, and curated site visits across Seoul and beyond

06 Full Logistics

Airport transfers, Korean SIM card, metro transit pass, health insurance, and pre- and post-arrival orientation

2026 Program Dates

June 25 –
August 11

Six weeks in Seoul. Applications now open.

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Eligibility

Is SeoulQuest
right for you?

Grade 9th – 12th
Cohort 24 max
Dates Jun–Aug '26
Korean Level Any
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FAQ

Common questions

SeoulQuest is the only program pairing a 6-credit, 120-hour university course at Ewha Womans University with a fully bespoke capstone project, weekly 1:1 mentorship, and a chronological curriculum taught at the actual historical sites — capped at 24 students for genuine individual attention.
No prior Korean is required. The Ewha program starts at absolute beginner level. By the end of six weeks, students read, write, and hold daily conversations with confidence.
An ICP is a bespoke weekly activity tailored entirely to you — from PhD-level research to taekwondo, K-pop dance, fashion design, calligraphy, Korean cooking, video production, and more. You choose your track before arrival and meet your expert mentor every Friday for six weeks, culminating in a Graduation Showcase.
Safety is foundational. At least two staff members reside on-site at all times. Every student receives a SIM card, transit pass, health insurance, and a personalised Korean-language allergy card. Program Director Sarah Mack has firsthand experience as a teenage student in Korea and designs every safety protocol around that insight.
Tuition covers everything: 120 hours at Ewha (6 credits), all accommodation, three meals daily, your ICP, weekly mentorship, all field study admissions, airport transfers, SIM card, transit pass, health insurance, and pre- and post-arrival orientation.
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consultation

Pick a time that works for you. An advisor will walk you through the program, answer every question, and help you put forward a strong application.

info@seoulquest.com +82 010 4339 0421 +1 770 376 5816
Sarah Mack — SeoulQuest Program Director at Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul