Concordia Language Villages staff may speak a Village language, creatively teach culture, work and play hard. They also develop skills and qualities that will make them excellent employees in any field.

Culturally Appropriate Cuisine
Calligraphy Practice
Traditional Instrument Lesson
Traditional Music Performance
Language Learning Lesson
Culturally Authentic Costumes
Martial Arts
Group Song Time
Seoye (Calligraphy)
Culturally Authentic Village Store Merch
Traditional Pagoda
Writing Practice

A global outlook is important for success in the domestic and international arena. Concordia Language Villages offers customized corporate, government and military training programs to meet the specific needs of our clients.
Join us for a global learning vacation for the entire family—right here in Minnesota! Overnight family weeks and weekends are a great way to spend time together, discover new international foods, play games, make crafts, enjoy music and take part in some old-fashioned outdoor fun. And while you’re all busy having such a good time, together you’ll experience the wonder of speaking a new language through our fun and natural immersion environment. Invite friends, aunts, uncles and grandparents—or whatever family means to you! For more information on family programming, visit https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/family-weeks-weekends. Please note that we have opened this Family Program to adults who wish to attend without minor children. Interested adults may register and pay the adult rate. All program participants, whether they attend with children or not, will participate in the same program schedule. Japanese language learners of all ages are welcome! All attendees, regardless of age, need to register individually for the Family Programs. Tuition is as follows: Adult participants: $435 each Youth participants: $235 each Participants ages 3 and under: Free All paying participants must pay a $50 registration fee to save a spot.
Registration closes December 18, 2026
Join us for a global learning adventure—right here in Minnesota! Overnight programs for adults and families are a great way to connect with others interested in language and culture, enjoy delicious international foods, and build your language skills through engaging small group classes and hands-on activities such as cooking, music, arts, and more. This program is open to individual adult participants as well as family groups. All program participants, whether they attend with children or not, will participate in the same program schedule. Korean language learners of all ages and language levels are welcome! Adult participants: $435 each All paying participants must pay a $50 registration fee to save a spot.
Registration closes December 18, 2026
Need-based scholarships are available for Arabic summer youth immersion sessions through the Passport Fund. Scholarships are based on a family’s adjusted gross income, number of dependents and the length of the session.
Additionally, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education offers a $1,000 stipend for Minnesota students who qualify for free or reduced lunch at school.

The first phase of construction completed includes a dining hall and commercial kitchen, administrative complex, two villager cabins, soccer field and waterfront development. A cultural center, activities hall (including a martial arts studio and music room), traditional Korean archery range and more are planned in the coming years. If you would like to contribute to our phase two construction fund, please click the button below.
10115 Sonamukkil NE, Bemidji, MN 56601Read more about our professional staff at Sup sogŭi Hosu, our Korean Language Village.
Dafna Dahee Zur
Dean
Dafna Dahee Zur is an associate professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Stanford University. She started as a counselor at the Korean Language Village in 2000, and over the years she has worked as a Taekwondo instructor, language teacher, lifeguard, business manager and assistant dean. She publishes books and articles on North and South Korean children’s literature, on topics such as science fiction, translations, the Korean War, childhood in cinema, poetry, music and popular culture. Her translations of Korean fiction have appeared in wordwithoutborders.org, "The Columbia Anthology of Modern Korean Short Stories" and the "Asia Literary Review."
Concordia Language Villages staff may speak a Village language, creatively teach culture, work and play hard. They also develop skills and qualities that will make them excellent employees in any field.