Sahmyook Language School
| SDA Language School 삼육외국어학원 | |
|---|---|
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Missionary for Christ in Korea | |
| Location | |
| South Korea | |
| Information | |
| School type | Private English Language School |
| Denomination | Seventh-day Adventist |
| Established | 1969 |
| Oversight | Korean Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists |
| Staff | 1200[1] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Enrollment | 22,000-25,000[1] |
| Language | Korean |
| Nickname | SDA Language School, SDA Language Institute, Sahmyook Language School |
| Affiliation | Sahmyook University |
| Native English Speakers | 260-300[1] |
| Website | |
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.
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]