KEY INITIATIVE DOCUMENTS
Priority materials for institutional review, planning, and collaboration.
AP Korean Resource Library
Explore planning documents, research, presentations, educational frameworks, and committee materials supporting the development of a national K–16 Korean language pathway and a future AP Korean Language and Culture course and exam.
Schools and Programs
233
24
States
High School Pipeline Hosts
124
High School Students
10,785
NATIONAL SURVEY RESULTS
Evidence of National Scale, Demand, and Implementation Readiness
These materials present the AP Korean Committee’s 2026 analysis of the national K–12 Korean language pipeline, program growth, educator readiness, institutional interest, upper-level course progression, and college continuation. The evidence base includes national survey responses, Korean language program data, Korean government education data, IKEN research, and committee-compiled program records.
AP WORLD LANGUAGE & CULTURE FRAMEWORKS
Existing AP World Language and Culture course frameworks provide useful reference points for course design, skills, themes, tasks, and assessment planning.
NCSSFL–ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS
Proficiency-based Can-Do Statements help educators describe learner growth, establish performance targets, and support curriculum alignment.
Reference Frameworks
The AP Korean Committee reviews established world language frameworks and educational models as reference points for future AP Korean planning. Inclusion here is for educational reference only and does not imply endorsement, authorization, sponsorship, or a formal partnership.
ACTFL WORLD-READINESS STANDARDS
National world language standards support communication, cultural understanding, interdisciplinary connections, comparisons, and participation in multilingual communities.
STATE & DISTRICT WORLD LANGUAGE FRAMEWORKS
State and local frameworks provide additional guidance for standards alignment, course sequencing, access, assessment, and K–16 articulation.
National Supporting Organizations
The following national and regional education organizations have confirmed their support for the AP Korean initiative and its efforts to build a strong K–16 Korean language pathway in the United States.
국제한국학회
National Korean Studies (NKS)
남가주한국학원
Korean Institute of Southern California (KISC)
미주초중고한국어교사협의회
K–12 Korean Language Teachers Association, USA (KLTA-USA)
미주한국어재단
Korean Language Foundation (KLF)
미주한국학교연합회
Korean School Association of America (KOSSA)
북미한국어교육학회
American Association of Teachers of Korean (AATK)
세계한인교육자네트워크
International Korean Educators Network (IKEN)
재미한국학교협의회
The National Association for Korean Schools (NAKS)
한미교육자협회
Korean American Educators Alliance (KAEA)
Additional supporting educational, governmental, diplomatic, and community institutions will be added after confirmation.
Schools and Programs
233
24
States
High School Pipeline Hosts
124
High School Students
10,785
NATIONAL SURVEY RESULTS
Evidence of National Scale, Demand, and Implementation Readiness
These materials present the AP Korean Committee’s 2026 analysis of the national K–12 Korean language pipeline, program growth, educator readiness, institutional interest, upper-level course progression, and college continuation. The evidence base includes national survey responses, Korean language program data, Korean government education data, IKEN research, and committee-compiled program records.