This fall, Isabella & Ferdinand® invites your child on a meaningful journey across the Spanish-speaking world—one country at a time.

Our Fall 2025 program, Huellas de Nuestra Cultura, is a 16-week Spanish immersion experience where children will discover the most influential artists, sculptors, and writers from Latin America and Spain. Each week, students will explore a new country and its cultural legacy through hands-on activities, storytelling, art creation, and language-building projects—all taught 100% in Spanish.

This is more than a language program—it's a passport to creativity, heritage, and global understanding.

Program Overview

ETheme: Huellas de Nuestra Cultura (Cultural Footprints)

1. Duration: 16 weeks

2. Format: 1 country per week

3. Focus: 1 painter, 1 sculptor, and 1 writer per country

• In-person / All levels

• Age Group: 4-17 years old

• Focus: DELE Program, Immersive Learning

• 100% Spanish

Why Choose Fall 2025?

Through this weekly structure, students will:
✔ Learn about the lives and works of key Hispanic cultural figures
✔ Create their own art, poetry, or mini sculptures inspired by each artist
✔ Build vocabulary and confidence through storytelling and creative expression
✔ Reflect on themes such as identity, memory, justice, nature, and joy

Countries include Argentina, Chile, Perú, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, and more—moving from South to North to offer a panoramic cultural experience.

Spanish 100% Immersive!

🎨 What Your Child Will Learn

Over the course of 16 weeks, your child will:

✅ Explore Hispanic cultures through art and storytelling
Each week, students will discover the work of one painter, one sculptor, and one writer from a Spanish-speaking country—learning how culture is expressed through color, shape, rhythm, and words.

✅ Strengthen Spanish language skills naturally
Vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation are taught in context—through games, creative projects, guided discussions, and hands-on learning that make the language come alive.

✅ Develop artistic confidence and self-expression
From painting to sculpting to reciting poetry, students will create and present their own work—boosting creativity, fine motor skills, and pride in their voice and imagination.

✅ Build intercultural awareness and empathy
By learning from diverse artists and writers across Latin America and Spain, children begin to understand the beauty of cultural differences and the shared values that connect us all.

✅ Create meaningful connections in a Spanish immersion environment
Whether in-person or online, our students build friendships and communication skills in a space where Spanish is used with purpose, joy, and support.

Spring 2025 Program Highlights

Course Features:

1. Immersive Learning: Our curriculum combines language education with cultural experiences, ensuring that learning Spanish is not just educational but also fun and relevant.

2. In-Person Classes: Located in our Washington, D.C. facility, students benefit from an interactive, face-to-face learning environment.

3. Small Class Sizes: With a 1:7 teacher-student ratio, every child receives personalized attention, fostering a supportive and conducive atmosphere for learning.

4. Diverse Teaching Team: Our dedicated teachers cater to students at all proficiency levels, ensuring that each child progresses at their own pace. We have specialized instructors for different levels to guarantee tailored guidance.

The Exploring Spain theme will be present in all of our programs, ensuring a cohesive experience for every student, no matter the format. We offer various options to meet the needs of our families:

• Before & After School Programs
  Available at partner schools, designed to complement the school day with cultural activities focused on Spain.

• During School Programs at Partner Schools
  We offer classes during the school day at selected educational institutions, integrating language and cultural instruction into the school’s curriculum.

• In-House Programs – Monday to Friday
  Regular classes at our academy, offering a deep cultural and linguistic focus. This option is perfect for students looking for a more intensive experience.

• Saturday Spanish School
  Our Saturday Spanish School offers full immersion for students who want to explore Spanish culture and improve their Spanish language skills over the weekend.

• Teen Program
  A program specially designed for teenagers, offering an advanced focus on Spanish culture and language, tailored to their interests and maturity level.

2025-2026 Academic Year | Spanish Programs

Sessions:

• Fall: 16 weeks

• Winter: 12 weeks

• Spring: 10 weeks