Inmersión Parkside
(Spanish Immersion)
3 - 6 years
3 - 4 years
Half Day (7am - 12:30pm)
School Day (7am - 3pm)
Full Day (7am - 6pm)
Kindergarten
(5 - 6 years)
School Day (7am - 3pm)
Full Day (7am - 6pm)
Inmersión Parkside, a first-of-its-kind program in Loudoun County that thoughtfully unites Parkside’s award-winning, authentic Montessori approach with a rich, full-immersion Spanish language environment.
Based in Montessori practice and deep community connection, Inmersión Parkside offers children the opportunity to develop language naturally while engaging in meaningful, purposeful work each day. Guided by Montessori principles and informed by modern research in child development and neuroscience, our approach supports the whole child. Academic learning is carefully balanced with social, emotional, and practical life development, allowing children to build confidence, concentration, and a deep love of learning.
Inmersión Parkside represents the natural evolution of our mission. By honoring the child’s extraordinary capacity for language acquisition and discovery during the early years, we create an environment where Spanish is not taught as a subject, but lived as a language. Through authentic relationships, hands-on exploration, and joyful communication, children develop linguistic fluency alongside cultural awareness laying a strong foundation for global citizenship and lifelong learning.
Language Developed Naturally
Modern neuroscience confirms that the early childhood years are a "sensitive period" for language acquisition. At this age, a child’s brain possesses remarkable neuroplasticity, allowing them to map a second language as naturally and effortlessly as their first. Research shows that bilingualism does more than just add a new vocabulary; it strengthens the brain's executive function, enhancing a child's ability to focus, solve problems, and think flexibly.
Inmersión Parkside provides a richer, multi-sensory experience where Spanish isn't taught through rote memorization, but lived through daily discovery. Guided by native Spanish-speaking and credentialed Montessori educators, children are immersed in a "living language" environment. This allows them to absorb the nuances, rhythm, and structure of Spanish naturally—the way the human brain was designed to learn—fostering a deep-seated fluency and a global perspective from the very start.
An Authentic Montessori Foundation
While the language of instruction is Spanish, the heart of the program remains an authentic Montessori experience. We believe that a child’s innate love of learning is best fostered through a prepared environment that encourages independence.
The Full-Immersion Morning Work Period: Each morning, children engage in a dedicated uninterrupted work cycle. During this time, they are fully immersed in a Spanish-speaking environment as they explore the traditional areas of the Montessori curriculum:
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Practical Life: Developing fine motor control, independence, and "Grace and Courtesy."
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Sensorial: Refining the senses to categorize and understand the world.
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Mathematics: Moving from concrete materials to abstract numerical concepts.
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Culture & Science: Exploring geography, biology, and the arts to build a sense of global citizenship.
A Unified Community Transition
Community is the heart of everything we do. To ensure a cohesive experience, children enrolled in Inmersión Parkside will combine with students from our traditional programs during the afternoon sessions.
This integrated afternoon allows for:
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Expanded Social Circles: Children build meaningful friendships across the entire school community.
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Collaborative Play: Students come together in our spacious outdoor environment and creative arts spaces, utilizing both English and Spanish in a natural, social setting.
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A Balanced Environment: Your child receives the cognitive benefits of immersion in the morning while remaining deeply rooted in the diverse, supportive life of the larger Parkside family.
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By choosing Inmersión Parkside, you are choosing a program that honors your child's natural growth and development, preparing them not just for the next school year, but for a lifetime of meaningful contributions to an interconnected world.
Application
Applications for Spring / Summer 2026 are currently being accepted. There is no prior knowledge of Spanish required for acceptance.
