Growing Together,
Learning Together
From a small seodang in Johor to a bridge between Malaysia and Korea — this is how a traditional Korean village school found a new home overseas.
What is a Seodang?
Before there were classrooms, Korea had the seodang — and our story starts there, six hundred years ago.
Private village schools of Korea’s Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. More than a school: the seodang was the cultural heart of the village, where teachers helped neighbours write petitions and stood up for the underprivileged.
The seodang spirit, in today’s classroom — Johor, Malaysia.
iSeodang — “International Seodang” — carries that spirit abroad. In the early days of the old seodang, the teacher served the whole village, not just the students. In the same way, iSeodang aspires to be more than a language academy: a cross-cultural hub that helps anyone unfamiliar with Korea find their way — through language, culture, and community.
A Bridge Between Two Nations
Malaysia and South Korea established diplomatic ties in 1960. iSeodang works to be the cultural bridge that connects the two countries more closely — through the Korean language.
MALAYSIA
SOUTH KOREANine Years,
Seven Chapters
Follow the gold thread. Every stop is a real moment from our story — tap any photo to see it up close.
The Story So Far
Our students have reached TOPIK Level 6, earned Korean Government Scholarships, and been admitted to universities in Korea — including Korea University.
Taught by Natives
The only language centre in Johor with native Korean teachers certified with Korean language teaching qualifications.
Every tutor is a qualified Korean teacher, certified by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea.
Two Seodangs, One Spirit
What began as one small centre now welcomes students at two campuses across Johor.
Main Campus
Ample, well-equipped classrooms designed for interactive learning — plus a library corner stocked with Korean books.
Austin Campus
Compact and fully equipped — featuring a dedicated Hanbok photo zone where students can try on traditional Korean attire.
Officially Recognised
iSeodang is a fully registered institution — so you can learn in a safe, professional, and legally accredited environment.
Authorized to sponsor international students for student visas. Valid until 31 Dec 2028.
Certified provider of claimable corporate training programmes for Malaysian employers.
Registered company under the Companies Commission of Malaysia.
Licensed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Malaysia.
Write the Next Chapter With Us
From your first 한글 letter to TOPIK Level 6 — join the seodang and become part of the story we’ll tell next.