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Berkeley Language School (2/4) | Berkeley
Published Apr 1, 2025

Berkeley Language School (2/4)

List of Programs Offered at Berkeley Language School

 

 

Kindergarten Program

 

Days / Time Mon. ~ Fri. / 9:30 ~ 5:25 PM
Student Type 5 ~ 7 years old
Class Structure

Seven 35-minute periods (normal class)

Three 40-minute periods (after-school class)

Academic Focus

Follows Korea's Nuri Curriculum, offering interactive English and Korean classes tailored to foster holistic development.

Class Divisions
  • Love, Peace (5Y)
  • Gentleness, Glory, Hope (6Y)
  • Faith, Joy (7Y)

 

 

Elementary Program (Afternoon Program)

 

Days / Time

Grades 1 ~ 4: Mon. ~ Fri. / 2:30 ~ 4:55 PM,

Grades 5 ~ 6: Tue., Thur. / 5:00 ~ 6:35 PM

Student Type Grades 1 ~ 6
Class Structure

Two 45-minute periods for each class level (3 levels)

  • Grades 1 ~ 2 - 2:30 ~ 4:05 PM
  • Grades 3 ~ 4 - 3:20 ~ 4:55 PM
  • Grades 5 ~ 6
    • Korean teacher (Mon., Wed., Fri.): 4:10 ~ 5:45 PM
    • Native teacher (Tue., Thur.): 5:00 ~ 6:35 PM
Academic Focus

Tailor phonics curriculum to foster cognitive development and utilize American storybooks and coursebooks for specialized speaking practice to raise confident bilingual learners. 

Class Divisions
  • Elementary A (G1 ~ 2)
  • Elementary B (G3 ~ 4)
  • Elementary C (G5 ~ 6)

 

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Textbooks and Resources

 

 

Phonics  

  • Bricks Education (Spotlight on Phonics)
  • Two Ponds (Fly Phonics) 
  • NE Books (Come on, Phonics)

Coursebooks & Storybooks

  • Compass Publishing (English Bus)
  • Harper Collins (My Weird School Series by Dan Gutman)

 

We use North American textbooks from both Korean and U.S. publishers, focusing on speaking skills through phonics and storybooks.

 

 

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Academic Calendar & Special Activities

 

Kindergarten

  • Every Friday: Event Day (Cooking Class, Theme Class, Pajama Party, Field Trip, Sports Day, etc.)
  • Musical Performances are held 4 times a year (Ready Action)
  • Speech Day (Special days where students present a prepared speech in front of the class)

 

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Sample Kindergarten Schedule (5-7 Years)

 

 

Periods Time  Mon.  Tue.  Wed.  Thur. Fri.
  9:20 ~ 9:30 Morning Assembly
1 9:30 ~ 10:05 Normal Class 1
  10:05 ~ 10:15 *Snack Time*
2 10:15 ~ 10:50 Normal Class 2
  10:50 ~ 10:55 *Break Time*
3 10:55 ~ 11:30 Normal Class 3
  11:30 ~ 11:35 *Break Time*
4 11:35 ~ 12:10 Normal Class 4
  12:10 ~ 12:55 *Lunch Time*
5 12:55 ~ 1:30 Normal Class 5
  1:30 ~ 1:35 *Break*
6 1:35 ~ 2:10 Normal Class 6
  2:10 ~ 2:15 *Break*
7 2:15 ~ 2:50 Normal Class 7
  2:50 ~3:10 *Break*
1 3:10 ~ 3:50 After-school Class 1
  3:50 ~ 3:55 *Break*
2 3:55 ~ 4:35 After-school Class 2
  4:35 ~ 4:40 *Break*
3 4:40 ~ 5:25 After-school Class 3

 

 

Sample Elementary Schedule (G1 ~ 6)

 

 

Periods Time  Mon.  Tue.  Wed.  Thur. Fri.
1

Elementary A (G1 ~ 2)

 

2:30 ~ 4:05

 

Elementary B

(G3 ~ 4)

 

3:20 ~ 4:55

 

Elementary C

(G5 ~ 6)

 

4:10 ~ 5:45

 

 

 

Phonics & Reading

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Speaking

 

 

 

Story Book

 

 

 

Writing

 

 

 

Story Book

 

 

 

Speaking

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At Berkeley, we prioritize real communication skills, helping children learn English naturally. Our programs are designed without homework or exams, creating a stress-free environment where kids can think and engage in English with confidence.