Our programs

If your school is in the Chicago area, we can tailor a language program for your students. Every program follows the school calendar and includes all materials.

Program comparison
ProgramWhoScheduleLengthTuition
Pre-SchoolAges 3–41× week · 30 min12–22 weeks$120 / $220
Before/After · Option 1K–81× week · 45 min12–22 weeks$165 / $265
Before/After · 11 weeksK–82× week22 classes$265
Before/After · Option 2K–82× week · 40 min40 classes$490 / year
8-Week PilotK–81× week · 1 hour8 weeks$125
In-CurriculumK–82–3× week, school hoursSchool yearPaid by the school

Ages 3 and 4

Pre-School Program

We tailor a pre-school program for you. Fill out our contact form and a coordinator takes care of the arrangements with your school administration.

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Tuition$12012 weeks$22022 weeks
Schedule
Once a week, 30 minutes
Time
Right after school or one hour before the school day (set by the school)
Length
12 classes minimum, 22 maximum
Eligibility
Pre-K students, 3 and 4 years old
Class size
8–12 students
Discounts
Sibling and early registration discounts
Payment
In full or in two or three installments, by check or credit card. Paid by parents/guardians.
Materials
Everything the instructor and students need, provided by us
Pre-register for Pre-School

Kindergarten to 8th grade

Before & After School

Enrichment classes right before or after the school day. Parent-paid, at no cost to the school or district. We can also design a program around your students' needs.

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Option 1

Once a week

$16512 weeks$26522 weeks
Class
45 minutes
Length
12 to 22 weeks
Class size
8–14 students
Payment
In full or 2 installments
Includes
Workbook, CD, handouts and all class materials

Option 2

Twice a week

$490per year · 40 classes
Class
40 minutes
Length
40 classes recommended
Class size
8–14 students
Payment
In full or 2 installments
Good to know
Can also run at lunch or recess time

Also available: an 11-week program meeting twice a week (22 classes) for $265, in full or two installments. Classes meet right after school or one hour before the school day. Payment by check or credit card.

Pre-register for Before & After School

For schools

In-Curriculum Program

A program that integrates into regular school hours.

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Schedule
2–3 classes a week during school hours
Tuition
Paid by the school; set individually by number of students
Instructor
Provided by us. Works at your school as an employee of Discovery Language Programs, not of the school
Curriculum
Use your previous curriculum or purchase ours
Talk to a coordinator

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8-Week Pilot Program

A short introduction to the world of foreign languages. A shorter commitment is easier, especially if you're not sure your child will enjoy it, and lets students explore a language before a longer course.

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Tuition$125per student, materials, instruction and insurance included
Schedule
Once a week, 1 hour · 8 hours in total
Start
Any time during the school year
Content
3 topics and a cultural unit
Languages
Pilot materials in French and Spanish, for grades K–3 and 4–8
Materials
Complete teacher's guide. Each student gets a folder with handouts, vocabulary lists, projects, homework and cultural notes (no CD)
Payment
In full at enrollment, by check or credit card
Pre-register for the Pilot

K–8th grade

Set up a program at your school

It's easy: fill out our contact form. A coordinator from our office will contact you and take care of the arrangements and communication with the school administration.

  1. 1

    Contact us

    Send the form from our contact page, as a parent or as a school.

  2. 2

    Pick day and time

    The school chooses; we prepare enrollment forms for eligible students.

  3. 3

    Families enroll

    Forms come back with payment about 7–10 days later. We handle all administration.

  4. 4

    Classes begin

    Every child gets a schedule in line with the school calendar.

Interested in a program for your child?

Pre-register online and our office will contact you to finalize everything.

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