Family Centers in Korea: Free Korean Classes, Interpretation and Support for Foreign Spouses
If you are a foreign spouse living in Korea, there is one place you should know about from day one: the Family Center (가족센터) . The short answer: Family Centers offer free Korean classes, interpretation, counseling, and support for children of multicultural families , and you can find the nearest one by calling 1577-1366 . Many foreign spouses only hear about it months or years after arriving. Here is a simple guide so you can start early. 1. What is a Family Center? Family Centers (가족센터, formerly called Multicultural Family Support Centers / 다문화가족지원센터) are public centers in almost every city and district in Korea. They help families settle in, and they have special programs for marriage migrants and their children . 2. What services can you get? Service What it is Korean classes Level-based classes from beginner to advanced, mostly free Home visit education (방문교육) A teacher visits your home for one-on-one Korean lessons. Good if you just arrived or have a baby. There may b...