Pre-register or contact us
Pre-registering holds your child's place. Someone from our office will contact you to finalize the registration. Schools can use the same form to ask about a program.
Frequently asked questions
Anything else? Call us at (847) 843-2457.
How do I set up a program at my child's school?
Fill out our contact form. Once the school picks the day(s) and time, we prepare enrollment forms for all eligible students. They're distributed at school and returned to the school office with payment about 7–10 days later. A sample form is available on request, and we handle all the administration.
What is the average class size?
8–14 students per language (8–12 in Pre-School). Whenever possible, students are divided by grade and ability level.
How long is a program?
It varies. The longest runs 22 weeks and covers the whole school year. 12 and 14-week programs are also available, and an 8-week pilot can start at any time during the school year.
What happens if a class is cancelled?
An additional class is added at the end of the session and a revised schedule is sent home. The school office also receives each class list and calendar.
Will my child be supervised at all times?
Yes. Teachers arrive 10 minutes before class and stay until the last student is picked up. They are instructed to never leave a child unattended at school.
How do you select and evaluate teachers?
Teachers are fluent in English and the language they teach: native speakers, people who have lived abroad extensively, or graduates in the language. Over half are certified; the rest need teaching experience. All are trained in our method and periodically evaluated by a supervisor.
Do instructors communicate with parents?
Yes. On the first day you receive your child's teacher's phone number. Teachers send weekly emails about class, homework and what to bring. You can observe class any time, and midway through we send a parent survey.
Will I be updated on my child's progress?
Progress reports are sent home midway and at the end of the program.
What learning tools do you provide?
Each student receives a workbook and a CD to bring to class every week. Every unit has three to four pages of activities, a vocabulary list and cultural notes, and the CD matches the class topics exactly. Extra handouts cover current events and holidays.
Are there learning opportunities outside the classroom?
At the end of the session, students go on a field trip with their teacher to an ethnic restaurant. Parents and siblings are invited too.
Do you offer summer programs?
Yes, 1-week and 2-week camps in Spanish, French and German. See summer camps.
Do you carry liability insurance?
Yes. A certificate of insurance is available on request.