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Early Learning
12 months – Pre-K · 100% Spanish / 0% English
A full day in Spanish through songs, story circles, and play. Four age bands live here: Orugas, Crisálidas, Mariposas, and Pre-K.
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Academics
A continuous Spanish & English program — from first words to high school.
Connected stages, one dual-language model. The share of Spanish is highest when children acquire language most naturally, then shifts toward balance as academic English grows — so students graduate strong in both languages.
The stages
02Kindergarten
Kindergarten · 90% Spanish / 10% English
The on-ramp to academic Spanish, open to children from any language background — first reading happens here.
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03Bright Minds
1st – 3rd Grade · 80% to 60% Spanish / 20% to 40% English
Reading starts in Spanish and transfers into English. The share of Spanish eases from 80% in 1st grade to 60% in 3rd as English literacy grows.
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04Bridge Years
4th – 5th Grade · 50% Spanish / 50% English
Biliteracy balances: students research, argue a position, and present their thinking in both languages.
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05Middle School
6th – 8th Grade · 50% Spanish / 50% English
Leadership, capstone projects, and a 100% transition rate into high school — students graduate academically strong in both languages.
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Research
Read the researchThe Bilingual Advantage
Why dual-language education matters — from executive function and focus to lifelong cultural and career advantages.
The language model
From 100% Spanish to 50/50
Our dual language immersion program begins with 100% Spanish in the Early Learning Program, giving our youngest learners a strong foundation in the language. Starting in Kindergarten, we introduce English and gradually increase it each year, reaching a balanced 50/50 model by 4th grade.
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