Korean Dictionary
How to say "Art school" in Korean
“Art school” in Korean is 미술 학교 (pronounced "Misul hakgyo").
미술 학교
Misul hakgyo
Usage & Context
Educational institutions for art training. Many prestigious art schools in Korea.
Example Sentence
미술 학교에서 예술을 배웁니다.
Art schools teach artistic skills.
How to use 미술 학교 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Art school” is 미술 학교, romanized as Misul hakgyo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Break down '미술 학교' as 'Mi-sul Hak-gyo'. '미' (mi) sounds like 'me'. '술' (sul) is like 'sool' in 'pool'. '학' (hak) is like 'hack'. '교' (gyo) is pronounced like 'gyo' in 'yogurt' but with a soft 'g' sound. The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing someone's childhood dream.
그는 어릴 때부터 미술 학교에 가고 싶어 했어요.
He wanted to go to art school since he was little.
Talking about prestigious art institutions in Korea.
한국에는 홍익대학교 미술 학교가 가장 유명해요.
In Korea, Hongik University's art school is the most famous.
A student discussing their application process.
미술 학교 입학을 위해 포트폴리오를 준비 중이에요.
I'm preparing my portfolio for art school admission.
Cultural Context
In Korea, attending a prestigious art school like Hongik University or Seoul National University is highly competitive and often seen as a gateway to a successful career in art or design. Many students spend years preparing for entrance exams, which often include practical art tests (실기 시험). The term '미술 학교' can refer to a university-level art department or a specialized high school for art (예술고등학교).
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
미술 학교에 가다
to go to art school
미술 학교 입시
art school entrance exam
미술 학교 졸업생
art school graduate
Related Expressions
예술 대학
yesul daehak
art university
디자인 학교
dijain hakgyo
design school
예고
yego
art high school (abbreviation)
입시 미술
ipsi misul
entrance exam art (art lessons for entrance exams)
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