Apply — Korea-Uzbekistan Exchange Program

Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

✓ Students currently enrolled at Hanbit High School (Seoul, Korea) or Mirzo Ulugbek Lyceum (Samarkand, Uzbekistan)
✓ Grades 9–11 (second year students preferred but not required)
✓ Basic English proficiency (program communication is in English)
✓ Parental/guardian consent required for all participants
✓ Able to commit to the full academic year (Sep 2025 – Jun 2026)

Selection Process

Submit Application

Fill in the form with a short personal statement and get teacher endorsement.

Short Interview

A casual 15-minute conversation with program coordinators at your school.

Results Announced

Up to 20 students selected per school. Results by May 15, 2025.

Orientation

Welcome session and pen pal matching in September 2025.

Questions?

Reach out to your school's program contact or use the form to ask questions instead of applying.

🇰🇷 Hanbit HS: exchange@hanbit.kr

🇺🇿 Mirzo Ulugbek: exchange@ulugbek-lyceum.uz

Application Form

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

School

Grade / Year

English Level (self-assessed)

Personal Statement

Any questions for us? (optional)

I confirm I am enrolled at one of the two partner schools and have parental/guardian consent to apply. I can commit to the full academic year.

Why Join?

What You'll Gain

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A Real Global Friendship

Not a pen pal form letter. A real, ongoing relationship with someone from a completely different world.

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Travel Experience

A week abroad, visiting your pen pal's city, school, and life. One of the best weeks of your high school years.

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Program Certificate

Graduates receive a bilingual certificate recognising their participation — a meaningful addition to any university application.

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