With over 1,000 students, more than 55 teachers, and a variety of elective classes, SVKS offers a program tailored to the needs of both Korean and American students—regardless of whether or not they speak Korean at home. Core classes consist of 90 minutes of language class and 45 minutes of elective class.
Program Overview
HANYOUNG
For students with no Korean background (taught in English)
Han Young literally means Korean(Han)–English(Young).
Han Young classes are designed for students with none or minimal prior exposure to the Korean language. Classes are taught in English and use various teaching methods incorporating many educational games that kids love!
We offer 14 levels of Hanyoung classes: HY Pre-K(age 4), HY Kindergarten (age 5), HY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, HY Beginner (Grades 4-8), Adult1 (Grade 9+, Beginner), Adult2 (Grade 9+, Upper Beginner), Adult3 (Grade 9+, intermediate level) and Adult intermediate Conversation .
CHODEUNG
For students who speak and/or write moderately well in Korean
Chodeung classes are for Korean-Americans who can speak, read, and write Korean. The textbooks, published by the Education Board of South Korea, are specifically designed for Korean-Americans.
We offer Pre-Kinder, Kinder, Chodeung 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Jr High 1 and Jr High 2.
SEOUL
For students fully fluent in Korean (e.g. students temporarily studying in the US)