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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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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
We also provide language ad opportunities for providers of Arabic, Spanish, French, German and Italian classes.
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.
Mandarin Chinese Language Classes:
- Designed for children ages 6-12+

- In-Person Chinese classes
- Online Mandarin Chinese classes

We also provide courses in Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, and Hindi.
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
- Moms, Pops and Youngsters for 2 - 4 year olds
- Learn French through rhythm and songs (1 - 3 years)
- Mornings in French structured pre-school activities (3 - 5 years)
- Smart Steps to French Program for 5 - 12 year olds
- Learn and Practise French Class for 12 - 15 year olds
- Weekend Workshops (Cinema, Storytelling, Cooking)
- French Language & Activity Summer Camps
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:
- 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
Language Loop LLC, Chicago
Courses / Programs
Study Korean at a convenient Downtown Chicago location, or in the comfort of your own home or chosen location in the Chicagoland area!

Language Loop is an established language school that provides group, private, and corporate Korean classes to basic beginner to advanced learners.

Taught by experienced, professional language tutors, our flexible Korean courses can take place Monday-Friday, or at weekends. Our language school gives you a unique opportunity to learn in a private, professional, and relaxed environment.

Language Loop also teaches English, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Farsi, French, Italian, German, Polish, Dutch, Belarusian, and Ukrainian.
Korean Classes in Chicago / Chicagoland:
- Basic beginner to advanced levels

• Group Korean classes (4-6 students)
• One-on-one / Private Korean lessons
• Semi-Private Korean lessons (2-3 students)
• Corporate / Business Korean programs (onsite or in our language center)
• Korean for Specific Purposes (Health, Business, Law, Construction, Food & Hospitality...)
• Dive & Survive: Intensive Korean immersion program
• Korean Literature Courses
Asian Language School
Courses / Programs
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.
Online / Virtual Chinese Language Classes:

Beginner to advanced levels. All our classes are taught online in virtual classrooms.

• Chinese for Kids:
Designed for students ages 6-11 who want to learn conversational Mandarin.

• Chinese for Teens:
Designed for students ages 12-17 who want to develop proficiency Chinese speaking, listening, reading and writing.