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ASIA Saturday Culture School, Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia
Email:gsong@asia-adopt.org
Phone:301-587-7068

Program for Korea and China. Contact Grace Song

Asian Cultural Arts School of Connecticut
Email:info@arcct.org
Phone:860-657-2626

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.

Connecticut-Little Lambs Preschool
Email:hyejooback@hotmail.com
Phone:860-645-1416

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
Webpage:www.friendsofkorea.org/
Email:ForKorea@aol.com
Phone:916-933-1447

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
Email:jchoi39@yahoo.com
Phone:510-481-5001

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
Webpage:www.iic.edu/
Email:info@icc.edu
Phone:415-441-1881

Korean Academy of Language and Culture in Illinois
Webpage:www.koreanacademy.net/
Email:jychang@ilstu.edu
Phone:309-662-9048
Address:203 S. Grove St.,Normal, IL 61761

The Korean Academy of Language and Culture, located in Bloomington-Normal, is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Korean Church of Bloomington-Normal. The goal of the academy is to promote a greater understanding of the Korean culture and language to the community at large. Membership is open to the public. The curriculum consists of weekly 2-hour class meetings on each Saturday from 10:00 am to Noon. Class activities are organized into three categories, Study of Korean language, Cultural activities, and Special Events. For more information, please contact Jih Young Chang at the email address or phone number above.


Korean Culture Center Los Angeles Korean Language Program
Webpage:www.kccla.org
Email:klp@kccla.org
Phone:John H. Song, Dean (909) 821-9104

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
Email:juhee@riverarchitects.com
Phone:Dr. Sun Gun Lee at 212-563-5763

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
Webpage:www.geocities.com/kimhomepage
Phone:212.759.7525 ext.28

Korean School of New England
Webpage:www.ksneusa.org/
Email:JCNorton@RCN.Com
Phone:508-628-3166

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

Korea Society
Webpage:www.koreasociety.org
Email:jasmin.ny@koreasociety.org
Phone:212-759-7525 ext 328

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 the Abiding Presence
Webpage:www.abidingpresence-beltsville.org
Email:pastorhebbeler@abidingpresence-beltsville.org
Phone:301-937-7646

We are a Korean-American Lutheran congregation (the only one between NYC and Atlanta at the present time). We offer worship services (11:00 am) and Christian education (9:30am) programs on Sunday mornings in Korean. We also are home to the Korean School of the Abiding Presence (KSAP), which is currently a half-day Saturday program (9:00 am-Noon, Sep-Dec and Mar-Jun), offering Korean language instruction, science and mathematics enrichment, and SAT preparation programs. KSAP students are also invited to participate in programs of our Academy of Music, also offered on Saturday mornings. Registration is now open, and the first session is Saturday, September 11th. Registration for KSAP is $120 per term. SAT Preparation is $150 per term in addition to the KSAP fee. Discounts are provided for multiple children from the same family and for members of Abiding Presence Lutheran Church.

Korean School of Oregon
Email:miyoungmaguire@hotmail.com
Phone:503-977-2617

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
Phone:703-913-2655

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
Webpage:www.multilingualmunchkins.com
Email:redlands@multilingualmunchkins.com
Phone:909-798-2256

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
Email:DrRitual@msn.com

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
Phone:401-274-2044

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
Webpage:saejongschool.org/
Email:barkfamily@sbcglobal.net
Phone:248-851-6375
Address:P.O. Box 250632,Franklin, MI 48025

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
Email: sunkeun@hotmail.com
Phone:603-578-3190

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
Email:tkim@asia-adopt.org
Phone:301-587-7068

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
Webpage:www.yonseila.com
Email:yonseila@hotmail.com
Phone:213-382-7900

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.

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