Little Linguists Academy: Based in Chicago IL, Little Linguists Academy provides beginner to advanced level Mandarin Chinese language classes to kids ages 6-12+. Classes take place at our Chicago locations, at local public and private schools, and online. Each class is held once per week and is one hour in duration. There are a maximum of eight students in each class.
Mandarin Chinese Language Classes: - Designed for children ages 6-12+
Online Mandarin Chinese Children can learn Chinese through live interactive, face-to-face video conferencing from the comfort of their own home. Each class is taught by native speaking instructors.
Each month, Little Linguists Academy will send your child a package of interactive materials to utilize during each class. It is essential for students to have these materials available at the beginning of each class. Materials may include toys, art projects, flash cards and other items. In-person Mandarin Chinese Class at our center or your school. Little Linguists' innovative methodology is focused initially on ensuring that each child becomes familiar and comfortable with the unique sounds of the specific language.
Once this is accomplished, Little Linguists begins the process of building each child's confidence in order to set a solid foundation for learning Chinese in the future.
The first 50 minutes of each class will be conducted 100% in Chinese. During the last 10 minutes, simple Chinese characters are taught and explained in English.
Within a matter of weeks, your child will be able speak simple Chinese phrases and write many Chinese characters.
We also provide courses in Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, and Hindi. Email us via our Contact Page for more information.
Note to parents & guardians: Unfortunately, the language program provider that previously was listed here has closed their language training business. This listing is now void, and program inquiries cannot be processed.
Note to Spanish language class providers - Contact us if you provide Mandarin Chinese programs in or around the following areas: Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, Barrington, Arlington Heights, Deerfield / Lake Forest, Park Ridge, Geneva / St. Charles, Naperville, Wilmette / Evanston, Hinsdale / Oakbrook, and Glen Ellyn / Wheaton IL.
Mandarin Chinese Immersion Programs: • Parents and Tots programs for kids ages 1-3
• Mandarin for kids ages 3-12 (Kids Only)
• Private / One-on-one Mandarin Chinese classes
• Mandarin immersion summer camps
Located in Winnetka in the heart of Chicago’s North Shore, 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.
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.
French Kindergarten / Pre-School program - consists of 5 general domains:
1. Socialization
2. Language (Spoken and Written)
3. Environment Discovery
4. Motor Skills
5. Creative Arts
Features include:
- Learn French when it’s easiest and most natural
- Comprehensive curriculum
- Begins prior to age 3
- Native French-speaking teachers
- Half-day program, 5 days a week
- Summer camp
Adirondack Learning Academy - Accredited Homeschool Online Programs
Courses / Programs
• Enroll in an accredited online homeschool course from Adirondack Learning Academy (ALA), and give your child or teenager the opportunity to benefit from quality online education from the comfort of their own home in Illinois and throughout the U.S.
• We deliver comprehensive, NCAA-approved study-at-home academic programs to kindergarten, elementary school, middle school & high school students.
• A homeschool diploma is awarded to high school seniors on successful completion of the program, and an official transcript that states that they have completed the requirements for graduation in their state.
• We provide anytime online access to our online courses. Tailored to appeal to today’s web-savvy kids, this makes studying convenient for all schedules.
• Our staff is skilled at easing the transition from high school to college. We have experience in what it takes to get you accepted at the college of your choice.
ALA is accredited by the National Independent Study Accreditation Council (NISAC) and approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Online K-12 Homeschool Programs: For kindergarten, elementary school, middle school & high school students
• Core courses, electives & and career-technical courses
• College entrance assistance
• Advanced Placement (AP) classes
• Individualized curriculum with each student assigned a personal learning coach
• Programs for students with special needs
A homeschool diploma is awarded to high school seniors on successful completion of the program
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: "Language Loop are the kindest and most accommodating of businesses of any kind that you will meet...Their service was very much appreciated. Quite simply, they treat you like you are a member of their family"
- Rona
English Language Classes Beginners to advanced levels
• Group English classes
• Intensive English course
• Dive & Survive: English Immersion Program
• Private / Semi-Private English lessons
• TOEFL Preparation classes
• “Do you understand me?” - Pronunciation & Intonation course
• Corporate private & group English programs onsite or in our language center
• English tutoring
• English literature courses
• We can create specialized vocabulary curriculum (Hospitality, Health, Business, Law, Construction, Food & Beverage, etc.)
• Skype / Online English classes
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:
- Spanish In-School
- Spanish Before & After School
- Spanish classes at our Downtown Center
- Spanish for all levels
- Private classes
- Classes for Home-schooled kids
- Camps and Workshops
- Online Spanish classes for children
Programs for kids ages 6-16 at all levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- High Advanced
Based in Chicago IL, Asian Language School provides convenient online Chinese language classes in virtual classrooms for children ages 6-17.
Our Chinese lessons are taught personally by degree qualified, native speaking Chinese teachers in Australia. We have 8 levels, from basic beginner to advanced.
The focus of our language program is to develop children's conversational fluency in the Chinese language through the use of engaging, relevant teaching materials.
Students can learn 1-to-1 or in small group classes during term periods and school holidays.