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Isabella & Ferdinand® Academia de Español® offers classes for children aged 12 months to 13 years and private tutoring for all ages. The classes cater to both first-time learners of the Spanish language and children who already possess a solid comprehension and oral foundation in Spanish. Isabella & Ferdinand Intensive classes are multi-hour sessions designed for bilingual children, focusing on achieving grade-level fluency in Spanish.
We are conveniently located at Horace Mann ES in Northwest DC, with our address at 4430 Newark Street NW, Washington, DC 20016. We are now situated right across the street from our previous Learning Center at 3301 New Mexico Ave.
In addition to our location, Isabella & Ferdinand also partners with schools to offer our Spanish classes as an enriching program. If you are interested in implementing the Isabella & Ferdinand curriculum at your school or community center, please reach out to us at info@isabellaandferdinand.org.
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Empower Dreams: Bridging Horizons Through Language Education
We invite you to join us in a remarkable journey - one that transcends borders, connects hearts, and transforms lives. Our mission at Isabella & Ferdinand Academia de Español is simple yet profound: to empower dreams through language education. We believe that every individual, regardless of their background or circumstances, deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Our "Empower Dreams" campaign is an expression of this belief, a call to action to create a world where language knows no boundaries and where the beauty of culture is celebrated. Our focus is clear - to bridge horizons through the power of language, specifically, through the enchanting language of Español.
2026-2027 Academic Year
Principal Location:
Horace Mann ES 4430 Newark Street NW Washington, DC 20016.
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2026 Fall Session:
I&F Programs: 09/01/2026-12/20/2026(14 weeks)
I&F Spanish Saturday School: 09/05/2026 – 12/19/2026 (14 weeks)
Before & After School Programs: August/ September – December (16 weeks)
Horace Mann Elementary School: follows the DCPS 2026–2027 calendar (first day Aug 24, 2026)
Ross Elementary School: Tuesdays & Thursdays, follows the DCPS 2026–2027 calendar
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No classes on the following dates:
September 7 (Labor Day)
October 9-10th (Teacher & Parents meeting / No classes)
October 12 (Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
November 3 (Election Day – no classes at DCPS schools; does not apply to online & private classes)
November 11 (Veterans Day)
November 25–27 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 (Winter Break)
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Winter 2027
I&F Programs: 01/05/2027 - 03/28/2027
I&F Spanish Saturday School: 01/09/2027 – 03/21/2027 (11 weeks)
Before & After School Programs:
Horace Mann Elementary School: follows the DCPS 2026–2027 calendar
Ross Elementary School: Tuesdays & Thursdays, follows the DCPS 2026–2027 calendar
No classes on the following dates:
January 18 (MLK Day) (for in-person programs)
January 26 (DCPS PD/Records Day – no classes at DCPS schools)
February 11–12 (DCPS Parent-Teacher Conference / PD days – no school for students)
February 15 (Presidents Day)
March 12nd and 13rd (Teacher & Parents meeting / No classes)
April 6th (End term / DCPS teachers’ meeting)
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Spring 2027
I&F Programs: 03/30/2027 - 06/15/2027
I&F Spanish Saturday School: 04/03/2027 – 06/18/2027 (10 weeks)
Before & After School Programs:
Horace Mann Elementary School: follows the DCPS 2026–2027 calendar (last day of school Jun 17, 2027)
Ross Elementary School: Tuesdays & Thursdays, follows the DCPS 2026–2027 calendar
No classes on the following dates:
April 16 (DC Emancipation Day – no classes at DCPS schools)
May 31 (Memorial Day)
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At Isabella and Ferdinand® Academia de Español™, we’re excited to offer our summer camp experiences tailored to different levels of Spanish proficiency.
Stay tuned for more details.