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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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From the 2026 cohort

What students said about their summer

Lyla, SeoulQuest 2026 student
“I was so proud of myself because that was my first Korean conversation outside of the classroom.”
Lyla, Massachusetts · SeoulQuest 2026
Sela, SeoulQuest 2026 student
“I have reached a similar level of Korean as I have to four years in French.”
Sela, California · SeoulQuest 2026
Chloe, SeoulQuest 2026 student
“I think if you're just trying to be a tourist, you shouldn't come.”
Chloe, Florida · SeoulQuest 2026

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