Sejong Academy is a tuition-free Korean immersion charter school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, founded in 2014, serving Pre-K through Grade 12. An authorised IB World School for the Middle Years Programme, it develops globally aware citizens through Korean language immersion, cultural diversity, and critical thinking.
Location
Sejong Academy is at 2410 Stillwater Rd. E., Saint Paul, MN 55119.
Stages
Pre-K through Grade 12 (adding grades progressively).
Type
Tuition-free Korean immersion charter school.
Food Options
Free breakfast and lunch for all students (Community Eligibility Provision).
Curriculum
Korean immersion with IB Middle Years Programme (authorised June 2022). GLP High School Programme for grades 11-12.
Twin Cities German Immersion School is the largest German immersion school in North America, a free public K-8 charter school in St. Paul, Minnesota. Students learn content through German, with support for non-German speakers and English language learners, plus Deutsches Sprachdiplom certification.
Location
TCGIS is at 1031 Como Avenue in St. Paul, MN 55103.
Stages
Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Type
TCGIS is a free co-educational public charter school.
Additional learning support
Support for non-German speakers and English language learners. Special education services.
Country affiliation
Strong German cultural and language connection.
School day structure
Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (school year), 9:00 AM to noon (summer).
Food Options
Food service available.
Governance and Ownership
Authorised by the University of St. Thomas Charter Authorizing Program.
Curriculum
German immersion where students meet learning targets using German, learning language through content. Deutsches Sprachdiplom (German Language Diploma) certification available.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special education services available.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Support for English language learners.
Admissions
Open to all Minnesota families. Applications on enrollment page. Virtual and in-person tours.
