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—Seoul • June 24 – Aug 9, 2027

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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In partnership with Ewha Womans University  ·  Official Ewha transcript  ·  24 students  ·  From $13,950, all-inclusive

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0 T20 Admit Rate

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."

Make no mistake—this is not a K-pop camp. SeoulQuest students investigate Korea’s past and future 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
Completion 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 the university, the city becomes your curriculum.

Mon
Film & Discussion Curated Korean films introduce each week's historical theme. Students go deeper to discuss narrative, context, and directorial techniques.
Tue
Expert Lectures & Museum Visits Sessions at releveant sites, led by professionals in business, entertainment, security, and history.
Wed
Individual Exploration Discover Seoul's neighbourhoods, markets, and landmarks during free time with your cohort.
Thu
Mentorship Session Practice using Korean and enjoy local student life with your Korean university mentor.
Fri
Individual Capstones Bespoke 1:1 sessions where students explore their niche interests, from research to 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 uniquely yours. Dive deep into 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 become 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, and 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

2027 Program Dates

June 24 –
August 9

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 '27
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.
Free 30-minute video call

Talk with Sarah before you apply

Sarah Mack, founder and director of SeoulQuest

Sarah Mack
Founder & Director, SeoulQuest

Sarah moved to Korea at 15 as an exchange student and built SeoulQuest to give U.S. high schoolers a serious summer in Seoul. On the call she'll walk you and your student through the program, answer your questions and talk through the application timeline.

From exchange student in Jeonju to SeoulQuest: Sarah’s story
  • ✓Parent and student join together
  • ✓2027 fee: $13,950–$15,450, all-inclusive except airfare
  • ✓Limited need-based partial scholarships available
How we keep students safe

On-site staff at the residence 24/7, a 24/7 emergency phone line, health insurance included, airport pickup and drop-off, and mentors who meet their groups twice a week.

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What to expect
  • A 30-minute video call with Sarah, no obligation
  • A walkthrough of the six weeks in Seoul
  • Your questions on credit, safety and cost
  • Guidance on your application timeline
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