Camps and Education

2019 Bilingual School Guide

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Language immersion education has benefits that last a lifetime. From helping kids to better understand other cultures to expanding travel and career opportunities later in life, it’s a winning proposition all around. Here are some of the amazing language immersion schools that we are lucky to have in the Portland Metro area.

Aprende con Amigos

5206 N Interstate Ave, 2036 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Portland. Ages 3-6

Atlas Immersion Academy

Multiple Locations, Ages 3 months-12 years

Chinese American International School

CAIS

1855 South Shore Blvd, Lake Oswego 503-348-3028

Chinese American International School (CAIS) is an independent school offering a developmentally appropriate Chinese Immersion education and culture program. Preschool-K (after school program for 1st grade+)

French American International School

FAIS

8500 NW Johnson Street, Portland 503-292-7776

As Portland’s longest-established language immersion school, FAIS develops global, actively engaged citizens who help create a more peaceful world. Preschool-8th grade

German International School

GSPDX

3900 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton 503-626-9089

German language, the IB framework & small class sizes give children opportunities to work closely with teachers while fostering independence. Preschool-5th grade

Hope Chinese Charter School

Hope Chinese

3500 SW 104th Ave, Beaverton 971-226-7500

Educating for Global Fluency by developing Chinese & English dual-language skills, nurturing cultural adaptability and inspiring excellence. K-8th grade

International Leadership Academy

ILA

14788 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego 503-662-8452

ILA provides a stimulating learning environment with a technological, artistic, and critical-thinking orientation for their students. Infants-6th grade

Montessori of Alameda

4210 N.E Going, Portland. 3 months-6 years

Oregon Hope Chinese School

4010 NW Kaiser Rd, Portland. 2.5 years+

Schoolita Alegría

Schoolita Alegria

4605 NE Campaign St, Portland 503-706-1077

Schoolita Alegria immerses kids in lots of Spanish. Through rhymes, songs, movement, theatre, cooking and art, they love using Spanish. Ages 3-5

Scoula Italiana di Portland

scuola italiana

1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland 971-270-0470

Scuola Italiana di Portland promotes the Italian language and culture to children and adults in a student-centered environment. Ages 3+

The International School

international school

025 SW Sherman St, Portland 503-226-2496

Since 1990, they’ve educated global citizens through their unique blend of full language immersion, dynamic academics, and warm, multicultural community. Preschool-5th grade

Xstream Learning Center

Xstream

2029 & 2033 NW Miller Rd, Portland 503-841-3445

Their mission is to provide a culturally rich experience by introducing the Chinese language and traditions to children in the community. Ages 2.5-5

About Mary Brady

Mary Brady was born and raised in the PNW and has been in Oregon since 2006. She currently lives on the west side of the river with her two children and her golden retriever pup; exploring all that PDX Metro has to offer. Mary is the Editor for NW Kids.