Language Stars Programs

Language Stars offers play-based, full immersion programs in Spanish, French, German, Italian and Mandarin Chinese.  Classes consist of small groups of 4-8 children per native-speaking teacher and are offered in three exciting formats:

Parents & Tots (ages 1-3 years)

Toddlers and parents or caregivers learn a second language together, absorbing the foreign language through a developmentally appropriate mix of movement, songs, puppet shows, art projects and more, presented entirely in either Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Mandarin Chinese.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of starting a foreign language before the age of 3.

Kids Only

Children climb the Language Stars Learning Ladder building valuable foreign language skills with each step up. Children absorb the foreign language through interactive games, arts & crafts, drama, puppet shows, singing, cooking projects and more, presented entirely in the foreign language. Your child will learn to communicate actively in age-appropriate groups of 4-8 children. We track and communicate individual language learning progress regularly.

3 to 5 Years:

Programs meet once or twice a week and any or our eight Chicago area language learning centers. We strongly recommend twice per week programs to accelerate language learning and provide maximum reinforcement of new structures and vocabulary.

5 to 8 Years:

Children’s programs in Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Mandarin Chinese meet once or twice a week. Where possible, we strongly recommend the twice a week to reinforced language learning and skills.

8 to 10 Years:

While we always maintain our focus on developing speaking and listening skills, we also introduce reading and writing in our 8-10 year old classes, using fun, age-appropriate games and activities. The older children’s language learning programs meet once or twice a week. We strongly recommend the reinforcement of twice a week where possible.

Summer Camp

Your kids will have fun at summer camp and learn a second language as well.  Join us for fun and games every morning! Children ages 3½ to 8 years love our indoor and outdoor activities including water games, relay races, arts & crafts, cooking projects, treasure hunts and interactive snack time.  Choose from our five language programs, Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Mandarin Chinese.

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Need a different format or age group? We offer 3 additional types of summer programs. Scroll up to read about Parent & Tots (1-2 hrs. per week, ages 1-3 years) or Kids Only (3-6 hrs. per week, ages 3-5, 5-8 or 8-10). Also call your Center Director about our extended day options.