Singapore's boutique Korean studio · Est. 2014

Korean language school in Singapore

Small group sizes. Active Korean textbooks. Native teachers who actually care about your progress — from first Hangul to TOPIK II.

Hana Korean Language School team at our Singapore studio

Why Hana

A method built for speed, not for lectures.

8 max

Small Group Sizes

Max 8 students per class. You speak, get corrected, and improve every single lesson — never lost in a crowd.

100% bespoke

Active Korean Textbooks

We use the Active Korean series as our core curriculum, supplemented with real K-dramas, K-pop lyrics, and Korean variety shows. Learning sticks because it is fun.

Native speakers

Native Teachers

Every teacher is a native Korean speaker, certified in teaching Korean as a foreign language, and based in Singapore.

TOPIK II ready

Proven Results

Students reach TOPIK II in 6 months on average. We track your progress and adjust pace to your goals.

Recognition

Awarded, reviewed, trusted.

Best Korean Language School

Singapore Education Awards · 2023

Top Rated Language Centre

Carousell Education · 2022

Excellence in Teaching

MOE-Recognised · 2021

Student Choice Award

Honeycombers · 2020

4.9 out of 5 · 190 reviews

What our students say

“Really enjoyed my Korean classes at Hana with Teacher Kim Mi Kyung. Teacher Kim is very patient and encouraging. Her lessons are always interactive and fun. If you are planning to learn Korean, do give them a try! (:”
Atax Ang26/10/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“Lesson with Kim Mikyeong 선생님 너무재밌어요. I am more confident with speaking Korean now!”
Priscilla Beh20/10/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“I really enjoyed the class! It was fun, engaging, and a great learning experience. Teacher John Park is friendly, patient, and makes the lessons enjoyable and easy to follow. Highly recommended! 😊”
Yanti Tan08/10/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“I’m very blessed to have Jenny 선생님 as my Korean teacher. She is always so patient and explains everything clearly, which makes the lessons much easier to understand. Even when Korean is difficult, she makes learning fun and enjoyable. I really appreciate her encouragement and the way she takes the time to make sure we understand the lessons.”
L Low05/10/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“Mr Park is friendly and very knowledgeable. He is very patience and we can relate with him. I’m not good in languages and he is very patience with me during my Korean class. Writing this after starting my second part of my Korean Beginner class”
Navindran Chandran03/10/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“John Park is an exceptional Korean teacher at Hana Korean and easily one of the best language instructors I have encountered. His lessons are consistently engaging, well-structured, and highly effective. John has a remarkable ability to explain difficult Korean grammar and expressions in a clear, practical, and memorable way. He is extremely patient, encouraging, and attentive to each student’s individual needs and progress. What truly distinguishes John is his genuine passion for teaching and his ability to make every lesson enjoyable while maintaining a high professional standard. I would highly recommend John to anyone serious about learning Korean.”
Michael Yu03/10/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“Great place to learn korean! Small class so everyone gets a chance to practice with 선생님! Teacher Jenny was very patient and will make sure we understand the concepts. She is also very friendly and approachable! All in all, this is a great place to learn korean!”
Verene Zhang30/09/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“First time seriously learning Korean, my teacher Jenny Kim is very interesting and her class is easy to understand. The lessons here are very interesting and the pace is just nice 😁”
Xinyi Tan20/09/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“Teacher Jenny is the best and most patient teacher! She explains everything so clearly and teaches very well. She is very patient and she makes lessons easy to understand.”
Sabena Foo09/09/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“The teacher for basic Korean - Mr John Park - is patient and breaks down concepts well. Thank you! 🙆🏻”
Judy Zhang01/08/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“Highly recommend Teacher John Park at Hana Korean Language School! Learning Korean can be intimidating, but John made every single class fun, engaging, and highly interactive. He was incredibly patient with the entire class and always took the time to explain difficult grammar points until everyone understood. His creative teaching style kept the lessons interesting, and his supportive attitude created a wonderful environment for practising speaking and writing Korean. Thank you John, for making my Korean language learning journey so enjoyable!”
Stella Teng26/07/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“I’ve really enjoyed learning Korean in the class under John Park 선생님. The teacher is encouraging and explains everything clearly. After taking the class for 3 months, I genuinely feel that I improved my Korean improved a lot. I’m now much more confident with reading, basic conversations, and understanding grammar that used to feel difficult. I recommend this class to anyone who wants to improve their Korean!”
Chelsea Callista19/07/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“It was a very unpleasant experience signing up for lessons with this school. I attended the first lesson but had to miss the second, third, and fourth lessons due to a work trip. I was initially told that videos would be provided for the lessons I missed. However, despite my repeated messages, I received no response for weeks. When they finally got back to me, I was told I had to pay $54.50 for the videos! How ridiculous is that?? I had no choice but to agree, but once again there was no reply. Three weeks later, after I followed up again, I was informed that the videos would expire within a few days. I couldn't understand how I was expected to complete 9 videos in such a short time. To their credit, they extended my access by one week. I then requested just three more days because the access period ended before the weekend, when I actually had time to watch them. They agreed but said that the videos would be gradually deleted. After I made the payment and finally received access, six of the videos were deleted just two days after the expiry date. When I asked why, I was told their storage was full and the videos had to be deleted. The school offered either a refund of the $54.50 or videos from another class. When I chose the latter, they said they could not provide them due to the privacy of other students, so they refunded the fee instead. While I appreciate the refund, I ended up paying for lessons that I never got to learn from. The entire experience was frustrating due to the poor communication, long delays in responding, and inflexible policies. This has been the most disappointing experience I've had with a training school in Singapore.”
Jamelle Seah18/07/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“The teacher was really nice and fun during the lesson”
Clarissa25/06/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“It was really good and I had Mr. John as my teacher. I was able to improve my korean speaking and reading skills through this class a lot!”
Maia25/06/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“Many thanks to Mikyung 선생님 who is always patient and cheerful in class, lessons have helped to improve my grammar and overall Korean”
Cai Lin Koh21/06/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“I am very grateful to have 김미경선생님 to teach us for our beginner Korean lessons. She is incredibly kind, patient, attentive, and creates an environment where everyone is encouraged to participate. I appreciate the many opportunities she gives for the class to engage in conversational practice. Her guidance and encouragement has certainly helped to improve my speaking confidence. I look forward to each class knowing that it will be both enjoyable and engaging. And I would highly recommend Hana Korean for anyone who wants to start their Korean learning journey.”
Christopher19/06/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“김미경 선생님 is really patient with the students! She makes the classes fun and easy for us to understand, I really recommend learning Korean from her~”
Adeline Sim19/06/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“Mikyung Kim is passionate of Korean and explained the queries clearly, patiently and in detail. Gam sa ha mi da”
Junhui Lu30/05/2026 · Review on Trustindex
“Hana School is well organised and study Korean under 김미경선생님 (teacher) is a blessing. She follows the development of her students closely and always patient and encouraging. Good job!”
Mabel Cheng30/05/2026 · Review on Trustindex
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Active Korean textbooks and study materials

Try Before You Commit

Your first class is on us.

Experience the Hana method firsthand. Join a real class, meet your teacher, and see why our students reach conversational fluency in half the time.

  • 60-minute trial with a native teacher
  • Small-group format (max 8 students)
Reserve a Trial — S$0No card required

Why Choose Hana Korean

Three reasons our students finish a level twice as fast.

01

Small group class size

In a small group class, you get better attention from the teacher, and magic happens in learning — you learn better by having more chances to speak in class instead of just listening to what the teacher is saying. If large classes were truly effective for everyone, we wouldn't see so many tutoring centres opening near schools.

02

Cost

Most Korean classes in Singapore typically cost around S$18 to S$20 per hour. While our rates are slightly higher, you save money from the start because you progress through each term more quickly — 15 hours over the 18 or 20 hours offered by our competitors. Thanks again to our small class sizes, our students learn faster and achieve the same results in less time, so the overall cost of learning is lower as well.

03

Curriculum

We use the Active Korean textbook series, a curriculum designed specifically for foreigners learning Korean abroad. Learning in Korea often means using Korean words from the start, which creates a steep learning curve we wouldn't wish on anyone. Instead, we build your foundation in English — explaining grammar points in English first so your initial terms are easier to grasp, then gradually transitioning you to learning in full Korean. You will appreciate this approach later, even if you don't realise its benefits at the moment.

Upcoming Intakes

Classes starting soon.

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Korean Beginner 1

Group

Tue 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMStarts 27/10/2026

S$397.85incl. textbook + 9% GST6 leftEnrol

Korean Beginner 2

Group

Tue 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMStarts 03/11/2026

S$376.05incl. 9% GST6 leftEnrol

Korean Beginner 1

Group

Sun 1:30 PM – 2:30 PMStarts 15/11/2026

S$397.85incl. textbook + 9% GST5 leftEnrol

Korean Beginner 1

Group

Mon 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMStarts 16/11/2026

S$397.85incl. textbook + 9% GST5 leftEnrol

Meet Your Teachers

Native speakers who love to teach.

Every Hana teacher is hand-picked for their credentials, warmth, and ability to make Korean click.

Portrait of John Park

John Park

B.Eng (Electrical), Thammasat University · Full-time Korean teacher

A born Korean, John moved to Thailand when he was 15 years old with his parents. He went on to complete his degree in Thailand at Thammasat University, Bachelor in Engineering majoring in Electrical Engineering. Teaching is a deep passion of John. After graduating with flying colours, he has amassed several years of language teaching experience in the private sector, including two years as a Korean teacher in a private school before joining Hana Korean Language Centre as a full-time teacher. John knows what it is like to learn a second or third language, having had to learn Thai to complete his university education in Thailand. He can easily relate to the challenges you will face when learning Korean and has come up with various techniques to overcome them, one of which is using music and catchy tunes to help adults remember vocabulary. John is an extremely talented piano player and regularly performs at Temasek Club. Since 2018, John has turned his attention to tutoring adults, helping them improve their proficiency in Korean in everyday and business settings. His motto is: “If you are willing to learn, I am willing to teach.”

Portrait of Jenny Kim

Jenny Kim

Based in Singapore since 2004

Ms. Kim moved to Singapore with her family in 2004. She loves meeting new people and is curious about how human minds work. Different people pick up a new language differently, and Ms. Kim loves finding ways for each student to learn Korean easily. To her, teaching a language is not only about how well the student can speak, but also about exposing them to a different culture. She is a firm believer of the close relationship between language and culture. Through learning Korean, you can attempt to understand the thinking process and social behaviour of the Korean people. This is key to establishing a successful relationship in a multi-cultural business and social environment. She is excited to be able to drive the love of Korean culture to Singapore and beyond.

Portrait of Monica Kim Mikyung

Monica Kim Mikyung

M.Ed, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies · 21+ years

With over 21 years of dedicated experience teaching learners of diverse ages, backgrounds, and proficiency levels in both South Korea and Singapore, Monica is an exceptionally accomplished and passionate educator. Monica recently graduated with top academic performance from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, earning a Master’s Degree in Education in Korean as a Foreign Language. Her academic research focused heavily on practical language pedagogy, curriculum development, and tailored instructional methodologies for multilingual and multicultural students. She holds official Level 2 Certifications in both Korean Language Teaching and Childcare Teaching from the Government of South Korea. Throughout her career at prominent international institutions and language centres, including UWCSEA International School, Daehan Korean Language Centre, and Crystal Learning Centre, Monica has specialised in developing customised, engaging instructional resources. Her students consistently benefit from her structured grammar instruction delivered fluently in English, her interactive multimedia materials, and her highly supportive approach. Her commitment to student success is reflected in her excellent student retention rates and exceptional Google reviews. We are confident that Monica’s deep expertise and engaging teaching style will provide you with a rewarding and highly effective language learning experience.

Portrait of Lee Jeeeun

Lee Jeeeun

Yonsei University (SKY) · MA, 5 years in the US

Ms. Jeeeun graduated from the prestigious Yonsei University, aka SKY University, in Korea. She then travelled to the US for her Master’s and spent 5 years in the States. With her extensive time spent in the US, Jeeeun has learned to speak English far better than her Korean contemporaries. She believes in delivering engaging, student-centred Korean lessons to support learners to grasp the language in fun and effective ways for meaningful usage in their daily lives, be it for social integration or work purposes. Jeeeun enjoys travel, languages and music and is always eager to hear about the experiences of others!

Alex Lim, Founder of Hana Korean

The Founder

A school born from frustration.

In 2014, Alex Lim was a working professional trying to learn Korean in Singapore. He enrolled in three different schools and dropped out of all three. The classes were too big, the materials were stale, and the teachers — however kind — simply could not reach every student in a room of twenty.

So he did something about it. He hired a native Korean teacher, booked a small room, and invited five friends. That first class ran for two hours and nobody wanted to leave. That was the moment Hana was born.

I wanted a school that treated every student like the only student in the room.

— Alex Lim, Founder

Read the full Hana story

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Still curious? Reach out on WhatsApp and we will get back to you within the hour.

Every group class has a maximum of 8 students. This is the core of our method — small groups mean you speak, get corrected, and improve every lesson. We never run large lecture-style classes.

Not at all. Our Beginner Level 1 starts from the very first Hangul character. If you already have some experience, we will assess your level during your trial class and place you in the right group.

We use the Active Korean textbook series as our core curriculum, supplemented with real K-dramas, K-pop lyrics, and Korean variety shows. All materials are included in your course fee.

Fees vary by course and intake. See the current total, including compulsory textbook costs and GST, on the Class Schedule before you enrol. Trial classes are free.

Yes. All our group classes are offered in a hybrid format. You can attend on-site at our United House studio or join the same class online, and switch between them as needed.

Refunds follow the approved schedule, based on when we receive your written withdrawal notice: 75% of the fees paid more than 60 days before your course starts, 25% up to 60 days before, 10% within 7 days after the start date, 5% up to 14 days after, and nothing beyond 14 days. A 3% administration charge applies, and a 7-working-day cooling-off period runs from the date the contract was signed. Full details are on our Refund Policy page.

Group courses run for 10 weeks, excluding holidays, with 1.5-hour sessions, and you may miss two classes to progress to the next term. You have three options: request the Zoom recordings for the entire course from our administrator as an optional paid add-on at S$54.50, schedule a one-on-one make-up class with your trainer at S$43.60 per hour (maximum of two), or study on your own. Details are in our Terms and Conditions.