I want to enrol in a Korean school

Is this your situation?

The right to education does not depend on nationality

Young people living in Korea can attend school even if they are foreign nationals. An unstable visa status does not remove the right to education itself.
There is a process to recognise previous study

Study completed abroad is reviewed by the school to decide your grade. Transcripts and enrolment certificates help a lot.
Korean language support is available

Many areas run Korean language classes, preparatory schools or after-school Korean lessons. Ask the school or the district education office.
There are routes outside mainstream school

If regular school is difficult, qualification exams and alternative education institutions can also lead to a recognised certificate.

1.
Gather as many documents as you can

Passport, alien registration card, and transcripts or certificates from your previous school. A local Family Center can help with translation.
2.
Contact the district office of education where you live

They can tell you most accurately which school to apply to and what documents are needed.
3.
Ask the Rainbow Youth Center

Call 02-733-7587 for combined advice on enrolment, Korean language and future study.
4.
Use the Danuri Call Center if you need interpretation

Call 1577-1366 for guidance in several languages.

Please note

Grade placement and required documents vary by region and school. Confirm with your district education office or the Ministry of Education.

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Before you call, try saying this

If you are not sure how to start the call, use these sentences as a guide. They are only examples and do not replace advice from the organisation.

Tips for the call

If Korean is hard for you, ask: "Can I get advice in another language?"
Keep dates, places and things like text messages or contracts next to you so it is easier to explain.
You only need to give your name or contact details if the counsellor asks for them.

Follow the organisation's own guidance on how advice works. If you are in danger now, call 112 (police) or 119 (ambulance) straight away.

Describe your situation in your own words. Write in any language and the answer comes back in that language.