ASIA - All Services for International Adoptees and Adoptive families

ASIA Korea Culture School invites adoptive families to celebrate Korean Children's Day (5/5) and Parent's Day (5/8).

On May 8 (Saturday), 2010, we are going to open the school program to other adoptive families. There will be children's classes such as cooking, music and arts and crafts. Adult education includes a cooking class and lecture. Once a year Koreans honor their parents with red carnation flowers. During our program, children will make carnation flowers and present them to their parents which is one of wonderful Korean traditions to honor parental love on Parents' Day. Our guest speaker for adult program is Dr. Young-Key Kim-Renaud, an outstanding speaker and professor from the George Washington University and the topic of her talk will be 'Linguistic fit between the Korean language and the Korean writing system.'

Prospective adoptive parents are welcome!

Classes are scheduled between 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Ages of our school children are 3 and 11 years old. After a short school closing ceremony, we will be enjoying Korean lunch together until noon. The location of the school is 7009 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, MD at the Trinity Presbyterian Church. Fee per person is $10. Contact Grace Song at info@asia-allservices.org to RSVP by April 30, 2010. This semester we have 41 students (children and adults) who have been learning about Korean heritage at our school. We hope to serve many of you at our school in the future. Check more info about ASIA Korean Culture School at www.asia-allservices.org.

Asian Cultural Arts School of Connecticut

Set in an authentic Korean community, ACAS-CT in collaboration with the Korean Christian Culture Center of Greater Hartford located at 711 New Britain Avenue, Hartford, CT, presents this enriching Korean experience. Under the direction of Ms. Jae Eun Jin, classes will include language and auditory skill building, songs & dance, art, games, etiquette, rituals and Korean history, culture, and foods. Families if they wish, may choose to become involved in church festivals and activities. This unique culture school also features a Korean Youth Orchestra, summer camp and a strong community element who embrace adoptive families.

Atlanta International Language Institute

Study Korean right here in Atlanta! The Korean community is one of the fastest growing communities in the Atlanta area, and Atlanta International Language Institute is poised to assist business and individuals acquire a working knowledge of the Korean language.

Grace Euna Ko - Korean Instructor

Grace received a Bachelor's degree in Social Work major and Journalism minor from Ewha Womans University in South Korea. After graduating she had worked as a magazine writer and editor in various positions for 11 years in Seoul. She came to the U. S. in 1999 and has lived here ever since. She graduated from the Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, Massachusetts with perfect 4.0 GPA. She once worked as a graphic designer at The Berkshire Eagle, one of the oldest newspaper companies in the country located in Pittsfield, MA. She had lived in MA for almost eight years and moved to metro Atlanta in 2007. She is also a Sunday school teacher and Korean teacher at Korean Presbyterian Church in Marietta. She loves teaching Korean, the very simple and logical alphabet system, to people from another culture as well as Korean-Americans.

Connecticut-Little Lambs Preschool

Licensed Pre-school that teaches children about Korean culture and language along with American culture through integration of early childhood education programs between Korea and the United States Located at: 300A Chapel Rd, Manchester, CT 06066. They are very interested in serving adoptive families and their children.

Friends of Korea's Educational Programs: Korea Kids Club, Sacramento

Korea Kids Club for families offers the chance to explore Korean cooking, games, traditions, and holidays as well as learning some Korean and just having fun. Meets on Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00PM.

Hanarum Korean School San Leandro, California

In addition to our regular Korean language classes, we also offer new classes in Korean Folk Dance and Traditional Korean Musical Instruments.

Intercultural Institute of California (IIC)/ Korean Center, Inc. (KCI) in San Francisco

Korean Culture Center Los Angeles Korean Language Program

It only costs $40 for the whole term, including the book, Korean through English. It's by the Korean government, which is why it's almost free. There are 6 levels. It's a fun place, with lots of students, free kimbap and snacks during class, a Korean dinner out with the whole school, a karaoke contest and awards handed out on the last day. Time: 7 - 9 pm, every Tuesday, Location: Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Total fees: $40

Korean Heritage School For Adoptees New York City, New York

Korean Culture Research, Inc (KCRI), a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing awareness and appreciation of Korean culture and language through education and research will be opening the Korean Heritage School for Adoptees on January 22nd 2005 at 38 W 32nd Street, Suite 1112, New York City. We would like to reach out to families that have adopted children from Korea by providing a place where families can learn about the children's cultural background and share experiences with other families. This Saturday school will provide Korean language, history, and cultural classes as well as group activities to celebrate Korean food, craft, and traditional holidays.

Korean Institute of Minnesota

Korean Language and Cultural Education Institute, Inc., Hartford CT

Korean School of New England

This school is attended by Korean children, Korean-American children and adopted Korean children.

Korea Society

Placing equal emphasis on speaking, listening, reading and writing, the language program's balanced and thorough approach instills the student with greater understanding and appreciation for Korean culture. Korean language courses extend over a term of twelve sessions. Instructors are experienced Korean language teachers with university affiliations. Class size is limited to ten or fewer students to allow more interaction with the instructor and other students. Classes are offered throughout the year in six sequential levels from beginning to advanced. Contact: Jasmin Ha

Korean School of Oregon

Attendees: Ages 4years to adult. Schedule: Friday- 4:45pm to 7:45pm, Saturday- 10:00am. to 1:30pm. Address: 7650 SW 81st Ave., Portland, OR 97223

Korean YMCA Korean Cultural Class, Washington D.C. Area

The Korean YMCA's Korean culture classes have been planned specially for adoptive families, focusing on Korean language and drumming. The classes take place every Saturday (except for scheduled holidays) between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m.

Multilingual Munchkins - Redlands California

Multilingual Munchkins is offering Beginning Korean Language Classes for Children. We are offering classes for children from Toddlers to Teenagers. Our classes are held in Redlands California. We are also organizing children's activity groups for children that are already bilingual and will be working towards offering advanced Korean (Literacy) classes once the demand presents itself.

New Jersey Korean Language School

New Jersey Korean Language School offers an adult program that teaches Korean to any adults interested. The program runs on a semester-basis (14 class meetings), and fees are affordable (around $400.00/semester, which includes textbooks). Classes are once-a-week, on Saturdays from 9 to 12 in Tenafly, NJ. There may be two levels (or more) depending on the language ability of the students enrolled: Basic and Intermediate. Please contact Jane Park (instructor) for more information. Be sure to state your level of Korean language (e.g., whether you know the alphabets or not) when e-mailing her. To inquire more about this program, please e-mail to Jane Park at DrRitual@msn.com.

The Rhode Island Korean School

We are happy to announce that the RIKS class will begin at 7PM, September 10th, 2004. There are classes for all levels of Korean proficiency. The RIKS aims to teach Korean language and cultural heritage to Korean-American second generations in and nearby Rhode Island. The main objective of the RIKS is to help them to find their identities and gain self-confidence needed for becoming successful members of American society. The class schedule of the RIKS is based upon that of public schools in Rhode Island. Location: Rooms 155-165, Barus, Holley Building Brown University 182 Hope St. Providence, RI Class Hours: 7:00 - 9:00 PM every Friday Registration: 7:00 - 8:00 PM on September 10, 2004 Tuition/year: $150 for 1st child $140 for 2nd child $130 for 3rd child For further information, please call: Hai-Lanne Ham Kang: (401) 274-2044 Dong Suk Ok: (401) 683-2569 Sootaek Lee: (401) 339-2070

Sae Jong Society of Detroit

Sae Jong School is a Korean language and culture program held on Saturday mornings in Beverly Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, Sae Jong School has provided education of the genuine tradition of Korean people and the spirit of Korean culture for the students. Through its educational endeavor, Sae Jong School promotes the students to acquire the pride of being Korean people with a great cultural heritage.

Salem Korean Institute

The classes will be held from 3-6pm each Sunday at the Triumphant Cross Lutheran church, 171 Zion Hill Road, Salem NH 03079. The classes are for adults, children and families wanting to learn more about Korea's culture and language. Interested individuals can sign up each semester for language classes that meet weekly or attend less frequently to learn about the culture and share in the community. This is a non-denominational program and all are welcome. If you have any questions please contact Rev. Sun Keun Kang at 603-578-3190 or by email at sunkeun@hotmail.com.

Trinity Presbyterian Church Adoptive Family Sunday School Project, Virginia

The proposed Sunday school will be a part of Trinity Presbyterian Church's Sunday school program and will have two classes: a beginning religious class and a break followed by culture classes.

Yonsei University Language Institute, Los Angeles

They offer a class for absolute beginners and I think maybe also for other levels. They use their own course materials from Yonsei U. in Seoul. It's kind of expensive, but I think the quality of the program is very good. Classes: Jan. 15 - March 19 (10 weeks), Time: 9 am - 1 pm, Saturdays, Location: 3450 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA, Cost: $340 per term, plus one-time registration fee of $40, plus course materials $36.
The regular program for professionals is Monday/Wednesday, 6:20 - 9:00pm, or Tues/Thurs, 6:20 - 9:00pm and costs $510 per term.