Accelerated Spanish Program (ASP)
Grades 2–8 | A Pathway to Bilingual Excellence
Give Your Child the Gift of Bilingualism
At EBI, bilingualism is the foundation for a bright future. The Accelerated Spanish Program opens doors to language, culture, opportunity, and global leadership.
Why Choose EBI’s Accelerated Spanish Program?
Pathway to Bilingual Proficiency
Students receive targeted, immersive instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish. Our scaffolded curriculum builds foundational fluency, empowering students to confidently navigate Spanish-speaking cultures and communities.
Cognitive and Academic Benefits
Research shows that bilingualism enhances memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. At EBI, ASP students thrive academically in all subjects while building Spanish fluency.
Strong High School Placement
Proficiency in Spanish boosts high school admissions prospects and sets students apart in competitive academic environments.
Global Citizenship
Beyond language, ASP students explore diverse Spanish-speaking cultures, developing empathy, curiosity, and international-mindedness through the exploration of language connected with the International Baccalaureate framework.
Curriculum Overview
As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, EBI’s ASP curriculum is inquiry-driven, connecting Spanish language acquisition to global themes and Units of Inquiry.
ASP students
Develop Spanish proficiency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing
Participate in hands-on, immersive activities tied to global learning
Explore the IB Learner Profile attributes through Spanish-language instruction
Build bilingual academic skills and cultural competency
Individualized support is provided through:
Scaffolded curriculum design
Learning specialists and social-emotional support staff
Ongoing personalized assessments and language support
Who Can Enroll?
Open to students in Grades 2–8
No prior Spanish required
Emphasis on small class sizes for maximum growth
Learn in small classes to maximize their growth
Receive personalized instruction based on their needs and levels
Tuition and Fee Structure
ASP Enrollment Fee: $2,500 per year*
(*subject to annual adjustments)
The tuition assistance award percentage is applied to the ASP fee.
Includes:
One week of Spanish Summer Camp
Academic and Social-Emotional Support Services
Daily Spanish language development support
ASP at a Glance
Grades: 2–8
Language Background Needed: None — beginners welcome!
Goal: Spanish proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
Curriculum: Inquiry-based, IB-aligned language and cultural immersion
Outcome: Bilingual communication skills + strong academic growth
Class Grouping: One-grade or two-grade cohorts for personalized instruction
Support Services: SEL support, learning specialists, personalized assessments
Differentiated and student-focused language development support
Annual ASP Fee: $2,500 (includes Spanish Summer Camp & extra support)