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French Classes for Kids in the Chicago IL area

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The French School, Illinois:
Located in Winnetka in the heart of Chicago’s North Shore (Lake Michigan), just 30 km north of Chicago, The French School, is a total French immersion preschool/kindergarten. We welcome children when they are at the optimal age to learn French, giving them the opportunity to develop a high level of language proficiency and fluency. The French School’s comprehensive curriculum is based on France’s internationally renowned école maternelle. Set forth by the French Ministry of Education, this program is revered as one of the world’s best and gives your child a solid academic foundation while providing a warm, nurturing environment where learning is fun and age appropriate.

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Photo of French Classes for Kids in the Chicago IL areaFrench Kindergarten / Pre-School Program:
At the French School, we follow the guidelines for the école maternelle established by the Ministre de l’Éducation Nationale (French Ministry of National Education). Not only is French the subject of instruction, but it is also the medium by which all subjects are taught. All communication, from teachers to children is conducted exclusively in French. Through traditional songs and stories, children learn about French culture and history.

The curriculum consists of five general domains:

1. Socialization/Vivre Ensemble
- Respecting rules and others
- Learning to share, play and work with others

2. Language (Spoken and Written)/Le langage au coeur des apprentisages
- Literature
- Pre-reading
- Writing
- Theater/Dramatic play

3. Environment Discovery/Découvrir le monde
- Math
- Science
- Geography

4. Motor Skills/Agir et s'exprimer avec son corps
- Fine
- Gross (Physical Education/Dance)

5. Creative Arts/La sensibilité, l'imagination, la création
- Music
- Art

These five domains are incorporated into thematic units, which explore a variety of stimulating topics consisting of age-appropriate, engaging activities. Throughout the year, thematic units allow children to explore the world around them, learn self-expression through the arts and stimulate their creativity.

Summer Camp:

Summer camp offers continued French immersion in a fun and engaging environment during the summer months. Here are just a few of the many activities your child will enjoy at summer camp:

Image of French Classes for Kids in the Chicago IL areaOutdoor Play
Discover the outdoors, explore nature, enjoy parachute games, play in the sand and have fun with group activities at the park daily.

Art Projects
Creative crafts, painting, coloring, jewelry making, clay sculpting and more

Music and Dance
Popular French camp songs and captivating stories that engage and entertain

Cooking
Discover French delicacies; make crêpes, birthday cakes and fun summer treats

Dramatic Play, Dress-up and Building
Plus snack time, friends and fun - all in French!

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Address: Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois , USA
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• We can facilitate schools with locations in Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, Barrington, Mount Prospect / Arlington Heights, Deerfield / Lake Forest, Glen Ellyn / Wheaton, Naperville, Geneva / St. Charles, Park Ridge, Wilmette / Evanston, and Hinsdale / Oakbrook centers in Illinois.

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Language Loop English Classes, Chicago
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Learn English quickly in Chicago with Language Loop!

Conveniently situated in downtown Chicago, we provide quality English courses in-class and online via Skype to adults and teenagers (12+) of all proficiency levels.

We offer small group classes (2-5 students) and private English lessons, as well as corporate training programs for businesses / organizations. Our English language school gives you a unique opportunity to learn in a professional and relaxed environment.

Private English lessons can take place at our school or in your home, office, other location of your choice, or online with Skype.

We do not offer student (F1) visas but students can enroll in any of our programs with a tourist / visitor visa.

All Language Loop English instructors are Certified ESL teachers. Our team of instructors includes experienced, highly-educated native English speakers trained in our methodology. Our English language instructors offer consistent support throughout your language program.

Our Results-Oriented training method is effective. Students learn listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing and cultural understanding. Progress is checked regularly so you see results quickly while having Fun!

Student Testimonial:
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Alliance Française de Chicago - Chez Kids Academy
Courses / Programs
Located in North Chicago near the Outer Harbor, Chez Kids Academy is the children’s education center of the Alliance Française de Chicago, specially designed for young children and teenagers ages 1-15. All classes are conducted in French by dedicated and experienced teachers willing to share their passion for French language and culture.

Embark with us for a journey into “Francophonie”. Our programs include classes for tots, youngsters, preschoolers, elementary school children and teenagers up to 15 years old. Each program is age appropriate offering academic objectives while entertaining children with games, activities, and cultural immersion.

We also provide Saturday afternoon workshops and clubs as well as summer camps. Awaken your children’s curiosity and imagination, develop their critical thinking, and offer them a chance to meet peers sharing the same interest. Chez Kids Academy proposes ciné-clubs, presenting different categories of movies, aged appropriate, in French with English subtitles, storytelling’s to feed your kids imagination, and family cooking classes, a delicious and creative way to expose them to French culture and language. Parents are welcome for these family events!
French Language Programs for Kids & Teenagers Ages 1-15:

- Moms, Pops and Tots Class for 1 - 2 year olds
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- Learn and Practise French Class for 12 - 15 year olds
- Weekend Workshops (Cinema, Storytelling, Cooking)
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Little Linguists Academy
Courses / Programs
With three locations in Chicago IL, Little Linguists Academy provides Mandarin Chinese language classes to children in a fun and interactive environment.

Our curriculum is designed primarily for children ages 6-12, with tutoring for older children also available. Classes take place at our Chicago locations, at local public and private schools, and online.

Since 2001, proud parents of students taught by Little Linguists Academy have watched their children expand their knowledge and show off their Foreign language skills.

The teachers of Little Linguists Academy have taught thousands of children how to speak foreign language.
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- Designed for children ages 6-12+

- In-Person Chinese classes
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Arts University Bournemouth
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• Study for 1, 2 or 3 semesters at the UK’s No. 1 arts university!

• Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a leading university specialising in arts, performance, design, and media education. Easily accessible less than 2 hours south of London by train, AUB provides study abroad BA (Hons) courses for US / international students & professionals who wish to spend time abroad in pursuit of careers in creative arts, graphic design, interior design, textiles, fashion, makeup, animation, visual communication, event management, architecture, dance, acting, film production, photography, & more.

• Our short study abroad courses are designed for students who want to spend time learning in the UK, developing their creative skills and perhaps gaining credits towards their university degree, but do not necessarily want to spend as much as 2-3 years studying in the UK.

• Students are fully integrated with our full-time BA (Hons) degree students, and these courses can be taken for 1 term, 2 terms, or 3 terms.

• If you can't find the exact course you want, we can design a course tailored to your individual needs. You can join several groups of students on a range of different courses and also receive one-to-one tuition.

• We also provide summer study abroad programs.

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1, 2 or 3 semesters on the following degree courses:

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Further Courses:
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Cervantes Kids, Chicago
Courses / Programs
Instituto Cervantes is a non-profit organization created by the Spanish government, and is the largest organization in the world concerned with the teaching of Spanish. Cervantes Kids in Illinois is located in downtown Chicago and provide before, in and after school Spanish language programs for children of all levels from age 6-16. We offer 4 levels of instruction: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and High Advanced.

Cervantes Kids will help your child learn Spanish in rich and varied language programs complemented with an extensive library and fun cultural activities. Our highly qualified native teachers from Spain and Latin America hold advanced degrees in Spanish (Masters or Ph.D.) and are experienced professionals in child education.

Our internationally recognized curriculum will enhance your child’s ability to communicate in both Spanish and English. As well as our programs run from our state of the art downtown facility, we offer an in-school program where Cervantes Kids comes to your school and implements our world renowned program. We also offer an online program where kids can learn at their own pace.
Spanish Language lessons for kids including:
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Programs for kids ages 6-16 at all levels:
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