New semester, new friends, new adventures! 🌱 Spring 2027 registration at The Korean School of New Jersey opens November 15! Learning Korean is about so much more than words and grammar. It's about discovering traditions, celebrating culture, building friendships, and connecting with Korean heritage. At NJKS, we create a welcoming environment where children can explore the Korean language and culture while learning, growing, and having fun together. Whether your child is just

We're going virtual on November 6 and 7! Due to the NJEA Convention, all classes at The Korean School of New Jersey will be held online via Zoom on Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, 2026. Here's everything families need to know to get ready! 📌 Online Class Details Dates: Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7 Class Schedule: Regular class times remain unchanged Zoom Links: Available in each class's Google Classroom 30 minutes before class begins Learning Mater

Make It, Taste It, Love It! Discovering Korea's Kimchi-Making Tradition Things got a little messy, a lot delicious, and definitely fun at New Jersey Korean School! 🥬❤️ Our students rolled up their sleeves for Kimjang, the traditional Korean practice of making and sharing kimchi. From learning about the ingredients to getting hands-on with the kimchi-making process, students experienced a delicious piece of Korean culture firsthand. And of course, the best part? Getting to ta

October 25 is Dokdo Day! At New Jersey Korean School, our students took time to learn about Dokdo, its history, and its significance to Korea. Through this special lesson, students explored where Dokdo is located, why it matters, and how learning about history helps us better understand our cultural heritage. The first step to appreciating something is understanding it! 💙 Even thousands of miles from Korea, our students continue to discover and celebrate their Korean roots.

2026 Northeast Korean Writing Contest | New Jersey Korean School On Saturday, October 10, 2026, New Jersey Korean School proudly hosted the Northeast Korean Writing Contest, bringing together 62 young writers for a day of creativity, imagination, and a shared love of the Korean language. Each student took on the challenge of turning a writing prompt into a story uniquely their own. The room may have been quiet, but the creativity was anything but! 😊 Among the many wonderful

NJ Korean School Children's Choir Brings the Beauty of Korea to the Streets of New York On October 3, the New Jersey Korean School Children’s Choir (Director: Hyunju Hwang, Conductor: Hye Young Kang) took part in the Korean Parade & Festival held in Manhattan. Dressed in beautiful traditional hanbok, the choir members marched along the parade route aboard a vividly decorated float. Following the colorful procession, they delivered a charming performance of "Beautiful Country"

Last weekend, our students and families came together for a wonderful Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) celebration! The school was filled with joy and laughter as the children wore colorful hanbok, made delicious songpyeon (rice cakes), and enjoyed traditional Korean games. We’re excited to share these special moments with you! Take a look at the photos below to feel the warmth and joy of the festive season. ❤️

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Shinhan Bank Team for their incredible support during our Chuseok celebration! Despite their busy schedules, the volunteers joined us with warm smiles, helping our students and ensuring everything ran smoothly and safely. Their dedicated support truly made the event extra special. Thank you, Shinhan Bank team, for your generosity, warm hearts, and dedication to our community and school! 💙

To our students, teachers, and families Rest up, recharge, and enjoy every bit of summer ☀️🍦 We'll see you in September! Don't forget your Korean in the meantime 😄 📌 Fall 2026 enrollment info at koreanschoolnj.com

The Korean School of New Jersey has been educating Korean-American students in North Jersey for over 43 years and we're growing. We're looking for passionate educators to join our team for Fall 2026. If you love working with kids and care about passing on Korean language and culture, this is the place for you. Locations 📍 Friday Class — Closter Tenakill Middle School 📍 Saturday Class — Tenafly Middle School Qualifications ✔ Bachelor's degree required ✔ Passion for children

Does your child have a flair for performance? This fall, give them the chance to learn traditional Korean dance and percussion and take the stage. The Korean School of New Jersey's Traditional Arts Ensemble is now enrolling for Fall 2026. Open to students in Grades 1–6. What They'll Learn 🎭 Traditional Dance: Fan dance, drum dance, sword dance, creative movement, and more 🥁 Percussion: Modum-buk, samgo-mu, samulnori, and more Who Can Join Grades 1 through 6 Get in Touch 📞