¡Viva el Español! is a non-profit Spanish Language and Culture Center serving children and adults in the East Bay. We are a before and after school program, and teach Spanish to young amigos ages toddlers through grade 8.  We also offer adult classes, private lessons, and tutoring.

Our main campus is located in Lafayette, and we have Pleasanton, Alameda and San Francisco-based programs as well.  We also teach at various pre-schools and elementary schools in Lafayette, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Oakland, Benicia, Pleasanton, San Leandro and San Francisco.  Our Summer Camps will be held in Lafayette and Benicia this year.

Our teachers are native Spanish speakers with extensive experience teaching kids. We have a terrific curriculum in place. We sing, dance, cook, paint, read stories, and play games with kids, all in Spanish!

You may have looked at other Spanish language programs in our area in the past. Here is how we are different:

	¡Viva el Español!	Others	Our Advantage
Dedicated Classroom	X		Rich range of activities and support materials readily available
Focus on a single language	X		Expertise of entire staff dedicated to one program
Structured and complete curriculum	X		Everything required to engage, teach and assess students
Curriculum offers numerous levels of progression	X		Able to respond to students of various abilities and levels of proficiency
Integrate cultural activities	X		Places Spanish in context and provides lively activities
Native Spanish speakers	X	X	Teach natural accent and rich vocabulary
Teachers with teaching experience	X		Experience with all aspects of classroom management and range of teaching techniques
Owned and managed by local staff	X		On site supervision and regular reviews of personnel
Flexible class scheduling	X		Classes offered 5 days a week at a variety of times to better facilitate busy families

Our Spanish Language Program Goals

1. To build enthusiasm for language learning through early success which will be transferable to all languages.
2. To promote learning of Spanish, an essential World Language, at a prime language learning time.
3. To demonstrate specific comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish as defined at each curriculum level.
4. To develop a solid base of Spanish pronunciation.
5. To provide a firm foundation for the continued study of languages in middle and high school.
6. To enhance knowledge of world cultures and increase global awareness which will serve students throughout their lives.
7. To have FUN while doing all of this!!