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High School Korean Classes for Credit

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WASC Accredited

We are currently a candidate for Cognia accreditation for 2025-2026 Academic Year.  

Classes For Credit beginning in January 2026

Classes for 2025-2026 Academic Year will begin in January 2026. If you are a school councilor or parent, please sign up on our interest list and we will notify you once we begin the registration process (around October 2026).  You can get a head start by joining our community based classes (click to visit)  

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High School Korean—Even If Your School Doesn’t Offer It

100% Korean-focused. Live online classes. WASC-accredited program. Official transcript provided.

Don’t let your school’s course list limit you. The Korean American Center (KAC) offers a nationally accessible high school Korean pathway taught by expert instructors. We’re WASC accredited and issue transcripts you can submit to your school for credit or placement consideration.

Why Students Choose KAC

Specialized = higher quality. Because we focus 100% on Korean, our curriculum goes deeper, our instructors get targeted professional development, and our materials + assessments are purpose-built for Korean—not generic world-language templates.

  • Korean is not just a subject, it's who we are, so our syllabus, assessments, and feedback are purpose-built for real progress.
  • College-ready outcomes. ACTFL-aligned targets, consistent leveling, and instructor feedback that actually moves students forward.
  • Faster progress, less noise. Learners get more speaking time, culture-rich tasks, and level consistency—so they move up levels with fewer repeats.
  • Live, flexible, nationwide. In Person and online option to fit busy high-school schedules.
Korean language courses for adults – beginner to advanced with certified instructors

Why Learn Korean?

Korean is one of the world’s fastest-growing languages and one of the most strategic for the future. Spoken by over 75 million people worldwide, Korean connects learners to a global culture of innovation, creativity, and opportunity.

As a WASC-accredited educational center, Korean American Center is uniquely qualified to help young learners build lasting language skills and cultural fluency from the very beginning.

Whether your student is just starting out or preparing for AP exams and the Seal of Biliteracy, we offer a pathway designed to grow with them—academically, personally, and culturally.

What Makes Korean American Center Different?

  • We Are The Only WASC-Accredited Korean Language Institute in the United States
    Ensures educational quality, accountability, and alignment with U.S. school systems.
  • We Hire Certified Instructors, Not Gig Tutors
    Vetted, experienced educators trained to teach Korean as a foreign language with ongoing professional development.
  • We Are Not a Generic Language Program, We Are Experts in Korean Language.
    We don't teach 10 different languages. We are designated by the South Korean government to teach Korean in the United States as a King Sejong Institute. 
  • ACTFL-Aligned Curriculum
    Follows internationally respected standards for language acquisition that is recognized everywhere (helps later with college placement and the Seal of Biliteracy).
Korean for High School Students
  • Deep Cultural Integration
    We connect learners to Korean culture through age appropriate K-culture projects.
  • Flexible Format
    Online and In Person options available

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I receive high-school credit?

Many districts will grant credit or placement for accredited outside language study when a language isn’t offered at their school. We provide a transcript and documentation for your counselor to review. Final approval is up to your school.

Will my out-of-state school accept credit?

Many do when a language isn’t offered; we provide the documentation.

Can this help my teen with college readiness?

Absolutely. Our high school offerings support AP Korean prep, the Seal of Biliteracy, and potential school credit or letters of recommendation.

What if my schedule conflicts?

Limited make-ups plus documented alternative tasks; attendance policy included in packet.

Do you serve homeschool/charter students?

Yes we do. 

Can I switch sections if my schedule changes?

We’ll do our best to accommodate changes early in the term, subject to seat availability.

My student is not Korean, will they fit in?

Yes, they will. 

Ready to Get Started?

Explore current options – View Class Schedule

Location: 20 Truman St, Irvine, CA 92620
Format: In-person & live online
Flexible enrollment options year-round

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