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Korean Dual Language Immersion Program
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Students in the elementary Korean dual language immersion program spend 50% of their day learning in Korean and 50% learning in English. Students learn to speak, read, and write in Korean through content, not as a separate course of study.
The elementary Korean program is offered at Mark Keppel and Monte Vista Elementary Schools.
For more information, contact Unis Choi, Teacher Specialist.
Learn More About our Dual Immersion Program by Grade Level
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Elementary Dual Immersion Program
The Korean program follows a 50:50 dual language immersion model in elementary school. Students receive instruction in Korean for 50% of the day and English for 50% of the day. The Korean language is taught both for language acquisition and content instruction.
Careful consideration is given to the selection and planning of the content areas and themes that are taught in Korean. Dual language immersion classes are taught by fully-credentialed, bilingual teachers who have additional preparation and expertise in teaching Korean.
Elementary schools offering Korean: Keppel ES, Monte Vista ES
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Middle School Dual Immersion Program
Students who wish to continue in the Korean dual language immersion program for middle school take a Korean language arts class as an elective.
Middle schools offering Korean: Rosemont MS, Toll MS
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High School World Languages
Students who wish to continue their Korean studies into high school may take Korean language as an elective. Courses are available through Korean Language 7-8 Honors. Students are also eligible to take the National Examination on World Languages (NEWL) and earn the Seal of Biliteracy in Korean.
High schools offering Korean: Crescenta Valley HS, Hoover HS