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Bilingual & Language Immersion Preschools in South Florida, Where Tots Become Polyglots

Photo courtesy of Andiamo Montessori
Photo courtesy of Andiamo Montessori
8/14/22 - By Odalys Quevedo

South Florida is known as a melting pot, probably because the people are as diverse as the climate is hot. To say that it’s advantageous for a resident to know more than one language is a huge understatement.

New languages are much easier to learn at a young age. And being a polyglot has huge developmental advantages, such as boosted problem-solving, listening skills, and critical thinking—not to mention that it gives children a leg up in their studies and future job hunts.

We have compiled a list of bilingual or language immersion preschools around Miami / Dade, Fort Lauderdale / Broward, and Palm Beach County—schools that teach in Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, and more—especially to help your tot thrive in the melting pot.  

Photo courtesy of The French American School of Miami
Photo courtesy of The French American School of Miami

Bilingual & Immersion Preschools in Miami

Andiamo Montessori Bilingual School

Spanish and Italian
Andiamo Montessori Bilingual School offers English and Spanish immersion for kids ages 12 months to 3 years old, and Italian immersion for kids ages 3 to 5. Using authentic Montessori principles, Andiamo is committed to revealing each child’s creativity and love of learning, with teaching techniques that include multi-sensory and educational materials. READ MORE

Miami Lakes KinderCare

Spanish
Miami Lakes KinderCare offers 30 minutes of Spanish lessons per day, where little ones learn the basics like foods, parts of the body, items in nature, and more. Children are engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are, both socially and academically, with fun daily activities and passionate teachers. READ MORE

The French American School of Miami

French
The French American School of Miami offers children full immersion in French starting at three years old, at two campuses in the Miami area. Children learn to understand and speak French, while experiencing different cultures and traditions in a multicultural environment. During the final Pre-K year of preschool, English is introduced. Kindergarten and elementary school are also offered for those wishing to continue in immersion education. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of the Sunshine State Academy
Photo courtesy of the Sunshine State Academy

Bilingual Preschools in Ft. Lauderdale / Broward

Delmar Arts Academy

Spanish
Delmar Arts Academy offers a dual language English and Spanish immersion program. The Academy’s curriculum incorporates both languages and arts based methodology for children from 15 months old to 3rd grade. It also has an afterschool program as well as summer camps for children ages 2 years old through 5th grade. READ MORE

German-American School of Ft. Lauderdale

German
This full immersion German preschool is influenced by the educational methods of Montessori. Children can attend from one year old and are fully immersed in the language experience in groups sorted by age. The last year of the preschool is a VPK program (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten) financially supported by the state of Florida, in which students spend half the day in English, preparing for traditional American Kindergarten. Summer camps and after school classes are also available for older kids. READ MORE

Sunshine State Academy

Spanish, Russian, and Mandarin
Sunshine State Academy offers multi-lingual immersion in various forms. Spanish and Russian immersion starts in preschool, where two days per week students get partial Spanish immersion and two days they get partial Russian immersion. Starting in elementary school, children have the option of taking Mandarin classes. The school provides a wide range of state-of-the-art, comprehensive learning programs. READ MORE

First United Methodist Preschool

Spanish
Offering English and Spanish immersion, First United gives children bilingual teachers in each classrom, where kids can learn the foundations of the languages. Located in the heart of Downtown Ft. Lauderdale, First United Methodist Preschool has preschool classes and aftercare. The program accepts children from 6 weeks to 4 years old. The school's open door policy allows parents to call, visit, or participate in the program at any time. READ MORE

Saint Mark’s Episcopal School

Spanish
Saint Mark’s Episcopal School is a K-8 school with a preschool that offers an immersive Spanish portion to its curriculum. Students receive personalized education that blends traditional academics with a modified Montessori instructional approach. READ MORE

Open Valley Academy of Pembroke Pines

Spanish
Open Valley Academy of Pembroke Pines is a top rated preschool academy located in West Pembroke Pines, offering partial Spanish immersion in the classroom so that children can learn the basics of a second language. An advanced curriculum, gorgeous facilities, and carefully selected teachers make sure little ones get the best out of their most beautiful years. Programs are available for infant through pre-K, as well as after-school classes and summer camps for older kids. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of The French International School of Boca Raton Le Petit Prince
Photo courtesy of The French International School of Boca Raton Le Petit Prince

Bilingual Preschools in Palm Beach County

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool

Spanish
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool offers Spanish immersion integrated into the curriculum. The school serves children 6 weeks old through Pre-K, combining learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment. Spanish is integrated throughout the day to expose children to a second language. READ MORE

The French International School of Boca Raton Le Petit Prince

French
Le Petit Prince is the only full-time, truly immersive French educational program in Palm Beach County, offering both a preschool and an elementary school—with the motto, "We don't teach French; we teach in French." Students spend the day in an environment that recreates a day at school in Paris, and those who do not start out speaking French benefit from a classroom shared with children who speak the language at home. To ensure consistent language exposure, there's a minimum attendance requirement of two mornings per week in Pre-K2, three mornings in Pre-K3, and five days in Pre-K4. READ MORE

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