2023 Language Immersion School Guide

There’s no question that the Portland Metro area has no shortage of fantastic schools, but did you realize how many language immersion options there are? Check out our roundup below and take a step toward helping your child become a global citizen!

Arco Iris

Spanish Immersion School

Tuition-free public charter school providing rich, immersive Spanish language and robust academics for grades K-5 in a true multicultural setting.

Grades K-5

8205 SW Creekside Pl, Beaverton (503) 372-6052 arcoirisschool.org

French International School of Oregon

Unique immersion and IB school. French immersion through 5th grade with additional multilingualism (Spanish, German, French, English) in Middle School. Ages 2.5-8th grade

8500 NW Johnson St, Portland (503) 292-7776 fisoregon.org

German International School

As a language immersion & International Baccalaureate World school, they educate our students to be internationally-minded lifelong learners. Ages 2 - 6th grade

3900 SW Murray Blvd. Beaverton (503) 626-9089 gspdx.org

International Leadership Academy

Open to all (French Language Proficiency Not Required). Camp hours 9am - 3pm; 7:30am early care (free). Chef prepared lunches and snacks are included!

14788 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego (503) 662-8452 ilapdx.org/summercamp2023

International School of Portland

Embrace the World! Since 1990, they’ve offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness. Ages 3-5th grade

2305 S Water Ave, Portland (503) 226-2496 intlschool.org

Portland Kinderschule

Portland Kinderschule is a play-based German-immersion co-operative preschool in SW Portland for children ages 3 to 5 years and who are potty trained.

2195 SW Vermont Street

(503) 489-7760 portlandkinderschule.com

Scuola Italiana di Portland

They offer a part-time Italian language and cultural immersion preschool in NW Portland, mirroring the scuola dell’infanzia (preschool) in Italy. Ages 3-5 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland scuola.us

Sophie Scholl Schule

Their native-speaking teachers use language immersion and modern teaching methods. Classes for all ages and levels. Check out their beloved summer camp! Ages preschool-adult

Multiple Locations

(971) 217-7212 sophieschollschule.org