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For parents
We wrote this page for parents: the real cost in VND, the money you must show, what work is allowed, how safe it is, the key dates and exactly what we charge. Figures are estimates; we confirm each one in writing before you pay anything.
First year
VND 285M–466M
Paid before you fly
VND 106M–144M
Per month
VND 15M–27M
First pathway, average city, school dormitory. Includes tuition, housing, food, transport and insurance; excludes flights and visa fees. Exchange rate used: 1 KRW = VND 18.90, updated 1 Oct 2026.
Change pathway, city or length of stay| Language programme (D-4-1) Usually in the student's or a parent's name, supported by the parent's income proof. | VND 263M≈ USD 10,000 at least 6 months |
| Degree study (D-2) Usually the student or a parent, with income proof. | VND 421M–526M≈ USD 16,000–20,000 at least 3 months |
Open the savings book early and keep the money there. A large deposit just before applying, or money borrowed for the occasion, is the most common reason for refusal. Confirm the current figure with the embassy and the school.
Part-time work needs permission before you start. The cap depends on your visa, TOPIK level and year of study, commonly 10 to 25 hours a week. Language students (D-4) usually have to study for six months first. We use 20 hours as a conservative figure.
Please do not plan on part-time income to pay tuition or repay a loan. It usually covers part of the monthly living cost at best, and only after the first few months.
Korea is safe, with excellent public transport. The serious risk is illegal work: working without permission can lead to removal from the country.
After graduation: Graduates can apply for a job-seeking visa (D-10) and move to a professional work visa (E-7) once employed in a qualifying role.
Korean from where you are now
Reach the level your school asks for, taught here before you go.
Working out which route is yours
An honest talk about your goal, your budget and your timing.
Choosing schools and applying
A shortlist you can realistically get into, then the application itself.
The document and funding file
Every paper checked and formatted before it goes anywhere.
Certificate of Admission and D-4 visa
We track the application and prepare you for the step that follows.
Your first two weeks
Housing, registration, health cover, bank and phone, in the right order.
| Sakura service: Essentials | Quoted in writing at your consultation |
| Sakura service: Full Support | Quoted in writing at your consultation |
| Sakura service: Premium Concierge | Quoted in writing at your consultation |
| Visa, translation, application fees and flight (paid to others) | VND 9.5M–23M |
Figures reviewed 1 Oct 2026. This page is guidance, not a quote or immigration advice. Only the embassy or immigration authority decides a visa.
Protect your family
Embassies regularly warn Vietnamese families about these. If you hear any of them, from us or anyone else, walk away.
Book a free consultation for the family, at our office or by Zalo video. We go through the figures for your situation and give you our fee in writing.
