Sahmyook Language School

The SDA Language School is an English language school with 35 branches across South Korea.[2] There is also a branch in Mongolia.[3] About 25,000 students enroll each term and about 180 native English speakers are employed by the school.[2] It is the largest English language school in South Korea and is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

SDA Language School
삼육외국어학원
Location
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TypeEnglish language school
MottoMissionary for Christ in Korea
DenominationSeventh-day Adventist
Established1969 (1969)
OversightKorean Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
PresidentSang Jai Choi
Staff1,200[1]
GenderMixed
Enrollment22,000-25,000[1]
AffiliationSahmyook University
Native English Speakers260-300[1]
Websitewww.koreasda.com

History

The SDA Language Institute was founded in 1969 by several missionaries from the United States. Today, it operates under the supervision of the General Conference and the Northern Asia Pacific Division and operated by the Korean Union Conference.[4] It is the fastest growing language school in South Korea and is involved in many mission outreach projects. The school teaches English and Bible classes to over 25,000 students and organizes worship services, and Bible clubs and bi-annual Bible camps.[4]

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