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Top Dual-Language and Immersion Preschools Near DC

Dual-language preschools provide so many brain benefits for little ones.
Dual-language preschools provide so many brain benefits for little ones.
8/23/24 - By Jennifer Marino Walters

Language immersion and dual-language preschools provide so many benefits for young children. Fluency in more than one language offers kids more communication opportunities and a greater understanding of other cultures. Studies have shown that learning a new language also strengthens brain function, improves planning and focus, fosters greater empathy, and can increase kids' job prospects later in life.

With the DC area being so diverse, it's no shock that it's home to such great dual-language and immersion preschools. Here are some of the top language immersion and dual-language preschools in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia where kids can learn Spanish, French, Russian, or Mandarin.

Find more great preschool options in our lists of 15 popular preschools and the top Montessori preschools near DC.

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Top Dual-Language and Language Immersion Preschools Near DC

Washington International School

Washington, DC
This non-profit private school offers a challenging international curriculum and a language immersion program for students in preschool through grade 12. Students can choose between French and Spanish, and those moving into grade six can also take Chinese as an elective.  READ MORE

CommuniKids

Washington, DC
Falls Church, VA
CommuniKids' three DC locations and one Northern Virginia location offer language immersion preschool programs in the following languages: Spanish in Tenleytown; Spanish and French in Cathedral Commons; Mandarin in Glover Park; and Spanish, French, and Mandarin in Falls Church. Language-focused after-school programs and summer camps are also offered, depending on the location.  READ MORE

Estrellitas Montessori School

Washington, DC
Takoma Park, MD
Estrellitas offers Spanish immersion preschool programs that utilize the Montessori method for children ages 6 months to 5 years old at both its DC and Takoma Park, MD locations. Spanish immersion summer camps for ages 3-8 are also offered at both locations.  READ MORE

Tierra Encantada

Alexandria, Arlington, & Falls Church, VA
Spanish immersion is at the heart of Tierra Encantada's preschool program, which focuses on play-based, science-backed learning for infants through preschoolers. Organic breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided fresh daily. The Alexandria location is open now, while Arlington is set to open in fall 2024 and Falls Church in winter 2024.  READ MORE

Early Steps Bilingual Preschool

Washington, DC
Alexandria, Arlington, Springfield, & Vienna, VA
Early Steps is a bilingual English-Spanish preschool with four locations in Northern Virginia and one in DC. Programs are offered for infants through kindergarteners, depending on the location. Breakfast, lunch, and two snacks are provided to students.  READ MORE

Montessori School of Chevy Chase

Washington, DC
This 12-month accredited Montessori school teaches a culturally diverse community of learners in its Toddler (ages 18 months to 2.6 years) and Primary and French Immersion (ages 2.6-6) programs. Art and physical education is also part of the curriculum. The school is open 7:30am-6pm and offers flexible hours for working parents.  READ MORE

L'Enfant International Preschool

Bethesda, MD
L’Enfant is an independent, non-profit Montessori and bilingual school offering students ages 2 through kindergarten a French immersion education. The school is located on the campus of Pilgrim Lutheran Church.  READ MORE

Children’s Center for Language and Culture (ChiCeLaCu!)

Fairfax & Falls Church, VA
With locations in Fairfax City and the Tysons-Vienna/Falls Church area, ChiCeLaCu! offers in-person and online Spanish immersion classes, preschool programs, and summer camps for children ages 2.5 and up.  READ MORE

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School (LAMB PCS)

Washington, DC
LAMB PCS is a Spanish-immersion Montessori school serving children age 3 through 5th grade. Classrooms, also known as communities, are named after native peoples of the Americas and the Caribbean as well as the Spanish words for moon (luna), air (aire), animals, and more.  READ MORE

Matteo's Place Montessori Bilingual Preschool

Alexandria, VA
At Matteo's Place, children ages 2-6 can learn to write and speak Spanish in a nurturing, Montessori-based environment. The program is full-day (8-5pm), and hot lunch is provided. An online preschool program is also available.  READ MORE

Metaphor International School

Falls Church, VA
Metaphor International School offers a dual-language education for students in preschool (ages 2-5) through grade 5 at three locations in Falls Church, VA. Children who are non-speakers of Russian all the way through fluent speakers can attend the school. Camps and classes in art, music, theater, dance, and more are also offered throughout the year.   READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Washington International School - Primary Campus
Early Steps Bilingual Preschool Arlington
Montessori School of Chevy Chase
Children’s Center for Language and Culture (ChiCeLaCu!) - Fairfax
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School (LAMB PCS)
Matteo's Place Montessori Bilingual Preschool
Metaphor International School