Korean American Center Korean Language Classes and Programs
Korean American Center, 20 Truman St, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92620
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Korean American Center Korean Language Classes and Programs offers Korean language classes, workshops, private instruction, and cultural activities for kids, high school students, and adults. The program includes Korean language classes for kids (K–8), in-person Korean classes, online Korean classes for adults, teens, and youth nationwide, and Korean classes for high school credit. It also offers private and semi-private Korean lessons, cultural workshops, and in person Korean classes for both adults and kids.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Korean American Center’s mission is to reclaim, preserve, and share Korean language and culture while building bridges across generations, communities, and cultures. Its roots trace back to 2013 as an informal group in Orange County and it was formally established as a nonprofit organization in 2015, with 10 years of serving the community. The program operates as a U.S.-based nonprofit Korean language institute and is part of KAC’s Irvine King Sejong Institute Program.
Classes are taught by certified instructors and certified teachers. The center is the first accredited Korean language center in the U.S. and the first and only Korean language center to receive full accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), with WASC-accredited programs from kindergarten through adult. It was designated a King Sejong Institute supported by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, and has been a STARTALK grant recipient from 2018–2023. The program is nationally recognized for excellence and academic rigor in language instruction, cultural engagement, and bridging generations, and has been recognized by CBS News, NBC, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and leading Korean media.
Korean American Center Korean Language Classes and Programs offers live online Korean classes for adults, teens, and youth nationwide, as well as in-person classes. It serves learners in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and Canada, with students ranging from absolute beginners to advanced learners, including both heritage and non-heritage learners. The program offers Korean classes for high school credit that help students qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy, and it has delivered 27,000 instructional hours to over 8,000 learners, with 91% of students re-enrolling for additional classes. The organization notes that three generations of Korean Americans are being bridged through its programs and has award-winning virtual programs and nationally recognized leadership.
Korean American Center is involved in the broader community by providing free youth leadership opportunities, supporting linguistically isolated seniors, offering immigration guidance, and connecting families to essential services like food assistance. It merged with Korean Community Services (KCS Health Center) in 2018 and later returned to independent operations while maintaining a strong, strategic partnership with KCS, working closely with KCS to strengthen and support the Korean American community.
Parent and student feedback includes comments that teachers are patient, encouraging, and energetic, and that they make lessons fun and age-appropriate for kids. Parents and students describe gaining knowledge about Korean history and language, feeling more connected to Korean heritage, and using Korean with relatives at home. Learners also mention enjoying the community, making friends in class, and appreciating the range of levels, online options, and the effort teachers put into making class enjoyable.
Last updated August 15, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Korean American Center’s mission is to reclaim, preserve, and share Korean language and culture while building bridges across generations, communities, and cultures. Its roots trace back to 2013 as an informal group in Orange County and it was formally established as a nonprofit organization in 2015, with 10 years of serving the community. The program operates as a U.S.-based nonprofit Korean language institute and is part of KAC’s Irvine King Sejong Institute Program.
Classes are taught by certified instructors and certified teachers. The center is the first accredited Korean language center in the U.S. and the first and only Korean language center to receive full accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), with WASC-accredited programs from kindergarten through adult. It was designated a King Sejong Institute supported by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, and has been a STARTALK grant recipient from 2018–2023. The program is nationally recognized for excellence and academic rigor in language instruction, cultural engagement, and bridging generations, and has been recognized by CBS News, NBC, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and leading Korean media.
Korean American Center Korean Language Classes and Programs offers live online Korean classes for adults, teens, and youth nationwide, as well as in-person classes. It serves learners in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and Canada, with students ranging from absolute beginners to advanced learners, including both heritage and non-heritage learners. The program offers Korean classes for high school credit that help students qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy, and it has delivered 27,000 instructional hours to over 8,000 learners, with 91% of students re-enrolling for additional classes. The organization notes that three generations of Korean Americans are being bridged through its programs and has award-winning virtual programs and nationally recognized leadership.
Korean American Center is involved in the broader community by providing free youth leadership opportunities, supporting linguistically isolated seniors, offering immigration guidance, and connecting families to essential services like food assistance. It merged with Korean Community Services (KCS Health Center) in 2018 and later returned to independent operations while maintaining a strong, strategic partnership with KCS, working closely with KCS to strengthen and support the Korean American community.
Parent and student feedback includes comments that teachers are patient, encouraging, and energetic, and that they make lessons fun and age-appropriate for kids. Parents and students describe gaining knowledge about Korean history and language, feeling more connected to Korean heritage, and using Korean with relatives at home. Learners also mention enjoying the community, making friends in class, and appreciating the range of levels, online options, and the effort teachers put into making class enjoyable.
Last updated August 15, 2026.
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