Check out our newest online class offerings here:  Karis Kids Online


Karis Academy will be offering both in-person and online classes and tutoring for the 2022-2023 school year.  Contact us for more details!

Mandarin Chinese, Korean, English (ESL/EL)

Language Lessons for Kindergarten – Adults

Since 2013, Karis Academy has been on a mission to promote cultural awareness through our language programs that encourage learners from all backgrounds to not only develop new language skills, but learn about culture and traditions from another country as well!  Whether your child is learning their heritage language so they can converse with grandparents, getting a head start on language skills for their future career, or choosing a language they are just passionate about learning, we are excited to have them here!

Our language classes are designed by professional teachers, using fun and interactive teaching strategies that include art, music, games, and cultural awareness!

 

Mandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world!  We offer small group classes for children ranging from Beginner to Advanced levels, and individualized tutoring for children and adults.

Karis Kids Camp

Summer is the best time for children to focus their efforts on learning a language or improving their writing skills.  We offer Mandarin Immersion Summer Camp.

Korean

Our Korean language classes are a great way to learn basic conversation skills, reading and writing with the Hangul alphabet, and gain exposure to Korean culture in a small-class setting for non-native Korean speakers.

Home School

Karis Academy is an approved vendor with many local charter schools including Cabrillo Point, Blue Ridge Academy, Ocean Grove Charter, Excel Charter Academy, and Suncoast Prep.  We can schedule small group classes or tutoring to meet your needs – contact us to let us know what you’re looking for!

Individualized Tutoring

We offer private and semi-private tutoring in English/ESL, Chinese, and Korean.  Contact us for details and scheduling!

Why Karis?

Karis Academy was founded by parents and teachers who share your goals for preparing your child to become a global citizen.

We recognize the value of learning language at a young age, including benefits to brain development, critical thinking, and even standardized test scores!  (Click here to read about some of the research in these areas.)  Moreover, we have recruited skilled teachers to help your child establish and build on core academic concepts in math and writing, to ensure their success at and above grade level standards.

Child-Centered Learning

At Karis Academy, we believe that all kids love to learn! We create a fun and exciting learning environment that motivates children to learn by building on their natural interests.

We know that every child is unique! We keep our class sizes small so that teachers can provide individual attention to each student and consistent feedback to parents.

Experienced Teachers

Our experienced teachers know that children don’t learn by rote memorization and worksheets. We incorporate creative activities, interactive games, lively music, and structured movement into our lessons.

Karis teachers have been trained in the developmental needs of children and know how to tailor instruction to engage different learning styles.