Concordia Language Villages

Concordia Language Villages is an internationally recognized and respected world-language and culture-education program, whose mission is to prepare young people for responsible citizenship in our global community. Begun in 1961, the Language Villages annually serves 9,500 young people, aged 7-18, from all 50 of the United States, Canada, and 24 other countries. Concordia Language Villages has long been a model of quality and innovative programming in immersion education and offers sessions in 13 languages: Chinese, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish. Year-round programs are also available for adults, elderhostelers, families, teachers and school groups.

There are 5 architecturally and culturally authentic village sites (French, Spanish, Finnish, German, and Norwegian) in Bemidji, and culturally authentic villages at sites throughout Minnesota, as well as in Georgia, Switzerland, and China. Concordia Language Villages is sponsored by Concordia College of Moorhead, Minn., a private four-year liberal arts college.

Simulations play a major role in giving villagers the opportunity to experience historic events and situations in international affairs that affect world peace. Examples have included world religions, children’s rights, and tolerance. Comfort with the language, open-mindedness and awareness of world citizenship are core values taught at Concordia Language Villages. Villagers learn these important values daily, bit by bit, experience by experience.

External link

Concordia Language Villages Website