As winter vacation is around the corner, Keimyung students may desire to enhance their English or computer abilities during that time. If you want to upgrade both abilities and obtain certificates of qualification, you are recommended to visit the Center for International Education and the IT Education Center.

Center for International Education

Telephone: 053-580-6328
Web site: http://intlcenter.kmu.ac.kr/

The Center for International Education operates three kinds of programs. They are the Korean Language Institute, the Center for Interpretation and Translation, and the Foreign Language Institute.

Korean Language Institute
The Institute offers Korean language education programs for foreigners and foreign Koreans. In the programs, you can learn not only Korean but also the culture of Korea.

Center for Interpretation and Translation
In the Center, you can receive interpretation and translation services in English, Chinese, Japanese, German, French, and Russian. The Center has many experts in various fields such as manufacturing industry, management, finance, politics, economics, information and communications, electronics, technology, environmental engineering, and medical science.

Foreign Language Institute
This winter vacation, you can take advantage of attending foreign language classes with very reasonable prices by visiting the Foreign Language Institute. The institute offers TOEIC, TOEFL, and foreign language conversation classes.

During the semester, there are basic TOEIC preparation for 550, 650, and 750 points and English grammar classes. There are also intensive courses on Fridays in basic TOEIC and in preparation for 550 and 750 points. You have a choice of attending classes four days a week or two days a week. The intensive class on Fridays is for three hours. Classes are scheduled throughout the school day. Keimyung students and the general public can take the classes, and all the members of classes can apply for free mock TOEIC tests managed by the Center.



This winter vacation, a TOEIC speaking class is being offered which is designed not only for preparation for exams and interviews but also for English conversation abilities. From spring semester 2010, more levels of classes will be offered.



TOEIC and TOEFL classes are offered in spring and fall semesters for three months with 48 hours, and in summer and winter vacation for two months with 32 hours. In general, 700~800 students take these classes during the semester and 900~1000 students in vacation.

There are also foreign language conversation classes. English conversation classes are composed of levels 1~6. From level 1 to 3 Korean teachers teach, and from level 4 to 6 foreign teachers are in charge. You can take Japanese classes in basic, intermediate, and advanced conversation. These conversation classes are offered for two months with 40 hours, and for six semesters in a year. Every semester 400~500 students take these classes.

You can apply for the classes by visiting Room 136 of the Center, calling, or by visiting the Web site. Applications will be from November 30 until seats are full. School personnel and their family members and department assistants can get special discounts. The schedules are put up on the notice board in the Center and on the school homepage at the start of applications.

IT Education Center

Telephone: 053)580-5572~4
Web Site: http://edu.kmu.ac.kr/

This winter vacation, classes in MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist), MCAS (Microsoft Certified Application Specialist), and practical computer skills will be held in Keimyung IT Center.

MCAS and MOS
MOS certificate is a world standard of competence in Microsoft Office programs. In January 2007, a new certificate came out, MCAS. MCAS tests practical skills based on Microsoft Office 2007.

To get MOS and MCAS certificates, Word (expert), Excel (expert), PowerPoint (core), and either Access (core) or Outlook (core) are necessary. If you have the four certificates, you can get a master qualification. MOS is conducted by computer and is a 100% practical exam. Expert deals with MS (Microsoft) Office as far as professional level, and core deals with MS Office to proficient level.

MOS started in the U.S.A and Japan, and came to Europe, Asia, and South America. In the U.S.A., a MOS certificate is utilized as evidence of the job applicants’ practical computer ability. A MOS certificate is utilized to evaluate employees’ ability and for promotion.

Practical Computer Skills
The practical computer skills exam is the National Certificate in Technology. The exam tests such practical computer abilities as spreadsheet and database, the necessary programs of office automation. The exam consists of written and practical examinations, divided into first, second, and third grade. The first grade, highest grade, tests general computer ability, spreadsheet, and database, but the second and third test one less subject than first grade-database. The practical exam is restricted to the successful candidates of the written examination. In the practical examination, the first grade tests business practices like spreadsheet and database, and the second and third estimate word processing capability. The practical exam uses both MS Excel and Access programs.








Computer certificates are considered to be necessary these days, reflecting the high frequency of computer use and their applications in real life. For example, Excel is essential to enter workplaces where office and administrative work are required. As computers have become one of the most intimate tools of business and hold an important part in our lives, spending your time mastering computers can lead you to a successful job.

You can enroll by visiting or telephoning the Center and apply until the day before classes start (except weekends).

The Center for International Education and the IT Education Center offer Keimyung students many chances to enhance their computer related abilities and language study through many lessons during the winter vacation. By spending time utilizing such good educational programs, the Gazette hopes Keimyung students have a fruitful winter vacation.