Children and youth who are citizens of the Cherokee Nation may enroll in Cherokee language immersion education programs located in Tahlequah. The Cherokee Immersion School provides instruction for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, and Sequoyah High School offers immersion opportunities for students in grades nine through twelve. Additionally, eligible local high school students may participate in the Sequoyah High School Language Immersion After-School Program, an intensive initiative designed to support Cherokee language acquisition through interactive, immersive methods of language acquisition.

The Cherokee Nation also administers the Cherokee Nation Summer Corp, a four- or nine-week language immersion camp beginning each June. This program is available to students ages 9 through 19 and is designed to promote continued Cherokee language learning during the summer months.

In-person Adult Cherokee Language Immersion Classes are offered in Tahlequah at no cost and are open to the public. The Cherokee Nation also provides free, instructor-led online courses, including Cherokee 101, an introductory survey of Cherokee history, culture, and language. Additional free online courses—Cherokee 1, 2, and 3—offer progressively advanced levels of Cherokee language instruction to support continued learning and proficiency development.

For those seeking an intensive two-year, full-time program, the Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program (CLMAP) pairs novice learners with master-level fluent Cherokee speakers with the goal of developing new Cherokee language educators. Graduates are expected to achieve intermediate-mid conversational proficiency, enabling them to discuss a wide range of topics in Cherokee. Participants also receive an educational cash benefit during the program.

Free Community Cherokee Language Classes are offered to the public throughout the 14‑county Cherokee Nation reservation and at select locations across the United States during the spring and fall seasons. These classes support Cherokee language learning for participants of all skill levels. They are open to everyone, and no registration is required.

Free self-directed Cherokee language classes are available online to the public. Courses such as See, Say, Write and Living Things allow learners to study Cherokee at their own pace and on their own schedule.

These self-guided courses offer several benefits, including flexible access, the ability to review lessons as often as needed, and opportunities for independent practice. Learners can build foundational vocabulary, strengthen reading and pronunciation skills, and progress through materials in a way that fits their personal learning goals and daily routines.