Van Lang Vietnamese Language School

Van Lang Vietnamese Language School in South San Jose

Van Lang is one of the largest and longest-running nonprofit Vietnamese-language and culture schools in the South Bay, meeting on weekends at Gunderson High School on Gaundabert Lane in south San Jose. Run by the Federation of Young Vietnamese Volunteers, it enrolls roughly a thousand students sorted into a dozen skill levels across about 35 classes, so children study with peers at their own reading and writing level.

Language Programs

The program teaches Vietnamese reading, writing, and speaking alongside cultural traditions, organized by proficiency rather than age alone. Programs include:
- Vietnamese language instruction for students roughly ages 6 to 20
- Twelve skill levels across about 35 classes
- Heritage, history, and cultural activities
- Weekend class schedule

What's Included

• Nonprofit, volunteer-run community school
• Placement by skill level rather than grade
• A large peer community of Vietnamese-heritage students
• Host campus at Gunderson High School in south San Jose

Experience

Van Lang suits Vietnamese-American families in San Jose who want their children to keep the language and cultural ties along a structured, multi-year path rather than a short class. Its scale, level system, and decades of operation make it a strong fit for heritage learners from early elementary all the way through the teen years.