Why Kids in Language Immersion Programs are more Culturally Tolerant
How does early education play a role in how we perceive other people and cultures? Could language immersion change the way we think?
Read More Spanish Immersion Preschool
OUR PROGRAM
We provide a solid foundation in Spanish, Math, Language Arts, and Science.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe in the importance of a warm, nurturing environment.
OUR TEACHERS
We build a strong partnership between the student, the parents, and the teacher.
WELCOME TO KSS! / ¡BIENVENIDOS A KSS!
Kids Speaking Spanish (KSS) offers a full- and part-time Spanish immersion preschool program in California's Bay Area for children aged two to six. Research shows that early language immersion learners benefit cognitively, exhibiting greater nonverbal problem-solving abilities and more flexible thinking. Students flourish in our immersion program under the caring instruction of highly-experienced Maestras from Spanish-speaking countries across the globe.
We have convenient locations in Albany, Oakland, Walnut Creek and San Jose (Willow Glen).
OURCURRICULUM
focuses on social, emotional, and academic development promoting cultural diversity and Spanish fluency.
OURTEACHERS
are warm and enthusiastic, and recognize the vital roles they play in helping to shape early thinking.
OURSTUDENTS
are empowered to thrive in their communities, their schools, and the world at large.
OURPARENTS
work hand-in-hand with the Parents Association and teachers to ensure success for their children.
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Read More CELEBRATING 15 YEARS!
Combining quality early childhood education with a spanish immersion program gives our students a \"leg up\" in their education and their lives.
For the parents that value multilingualism - beginning their child\'s formal learning with an immersion preschool is a natural fit.
Not only does the knowledge of another languages help to keep the cultural heritage of the family alive, it also helps to provide the pre-schooler with advantages later in life. No doubt that being fluent in more than one language provides personal and professional opportunities in the future.
There are many benefits of multilingualism and we are so very proud to be a part of that for all our amazing students.
