2024 Language Immersion Guide

There’s no question that the Portland Metro area has no shortage of fantastic schools, but did you realize how many language immersion options there are? Check out our roundup below and take a step toward helping your child become a global citizen!

Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School

Tuition-free public charter school providing rich, immersive Spanish language and robust academics in a true multicultural setting. Bilingualism, Biliteracy, Multiculturalism and High Academic Achievement. Grades K-5

8205 SW Creekside Pl, Beaverton

(503) 372-6052

French International School of Oregon

Language immersion, IB World School. Educating global minds to engage with inclusivity, achieve with integrity, and excel with distinction. Age 2.5-8th Grade

8500 NW Johnson St, Portland

(503) 292-7776

German International School

As an IB World school, they educate their students to be internationally-minded by exploring other cultures and traditions and immersing children in language-learning. Ages 2-8th grade

3900 SW Murray Blvd. Beaverton

(503) 626-9089

International Leadership Academy

Bonjour! Welcome! Qué tel? ILA is an accredited French Immersion School serving families aged 10 weeks through 5th grade.

14788 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego

(503) 662-8452

International School of Portland

Since 1990, they’ve offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness. International Baccalaureate. NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL!

Ages 3-5th grade

2305 S Water Ave, Portland

(503) 226-2496

L’Etoile French Immersion School

L’Etoile French Immersion School is an independent school accredited by the French Ministry of Education for students aged 2½ through 12. 

5839 S Hood Ave, Portland

(503) 608-7109

Scuola Italiana di Portland

They offer a part-time Italian language and cultural immersion preschool in NW Portland, mirroring the scuola dell’infanzia (preschool) in Italy. 

Ages 3-5

1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland