The main purpose of the Program is to teach and perpetuate the standard Croatian Language. Also, we hope to motivate students to learn about Croatian culture while having fun.
One of the basic principles of the Program is the intercultural approach, which means that our curriculum reflects and respects multicultural structure of both Croatian and American societies (religious, ethnic, youngster, subcultures, etc.). That is one of the basic suppositions of better understanding and respect of others, but also of our own sense of intercultural identity in a contemporary social context.
Tuition for the year 2010/2011:
- Children's Language Courses (ages 3-7, ages 8-13) First Semester
(Oct 2 - Jan 22, 26 hours) $150 - Children's Language Courses (ages 3-7, ages 8-13) Second Semester
(Jan 29 - May 14, 26 hours) $150
- Adult Language Courses (Beginner, Intermediate) First Semester
(Oct 2 - Jan 22, 26 hours) $220 - Adult Language Courses (Beginner, Intermediate) Second Semester
(Jan 29 - May 14, 26 hours) $220
Books
Children's language course (age 8-13) will use last year's textbook and workbook "Reci mi hrvatski 1" (Školska knjiga, Zagreb). New students can purchase the textbook and workbook for $20. However, if students' families are current New England Friends of Croatia members the books will be provided free of charge. Children age 3-7 do not require a book, handouts will be provided by the teacher.
Adult Intermediate language class will use last year's textbook and workbook in one "Učimo hrvatski 1" (Školska knjiga, Zagreb). New students can purchase the book for $30.
This year's new Adult Beginner language class will use textbook and workbook "Dobro došli 1" (Školska knjiga, Zagreb). Students can purchase both books for $30 total.
The books will be available for purchase at open house or at first class.
Financial Assistance
Families who would like to attend our program, but experience financial difficulties for any reason, are welcome to contact us for assistance.