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K-12 World Language classes for East Bay kids

This directory is to help families find in-person language and world culture programs for East Bay youth.

Interested in exposing your child to world languages and cultures other than American English? Lucky you! There are so many places in Oakland, Berkeley, and nearby that will immerse your child in Spanish, Mandarin, French, German, Hebrew, Arabic, and more! There are fully immersive bilinguel schools (not listed here), free storytimes for little ones, after-school and weekend classes (below), and summer camps to reinforce language goals.

Children learn Spanish at EBI
Children learn Spanish language and culture in age-appropriate classes in school or after school Photo: EBI

World language & culture classes for East Bay kids

A Life Worth Learning - OMES After School

Reggio-Emilia inspired classrooms that offer academic enrichment for TK-5th graders looking to explore empathy & collaboration through creative movement, visual art, writing, and conversation. Located in Montclair. School pickup offered! 3-5 days a week. Sessions are 10-12 weeks long.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

Bay Language Academy

Bay Language Academy in Alameda offers an array of classes in many languages including Spanish, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic, and Korean.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

East Bay German International School (EBGIS)

Extracurricular classes open to all students who would like to strengthen their German language skills in grades 5 to 11. Focus on literature and drama in German.

Grades: 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Feisty Fingers Music

Piano and voice lessons for adults and children aged 5 and up. Also French coaching.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Gurus Of Dance (Bollywood Style)

Gurus of Dance is Bay Area's Biggest and Best Bollywood Dance School. Classes are offered at 5 locations across the Bay Area starting as young as age 3.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Hanwen School 瀚文學堂

Hanwen offers after-school Mandarin Chinese program, weekend enrichment, and immersion summer camps. They offer abacus, Chinese art, and other cultural activities such as lion dance and pop dance.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Inspire Behavioral Learning Tutoring and Classes

Student-centered tutoring for Pre-K, TK, K-12, and older students in English Language Arts. Additional subjects, too

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Kids Go Mandarin

Classes increase kids’ enthusiasm for learning Mandarin and music at the same time through multi-sensory creative teaching including music, movement, and play for ages 0-6.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten

Twirl After School Enrichment Program

Twirl offers an after-school program for TK-4th grade incorporating STEAM Explorations, Design Challenges, Lego Building, Process Art, Music, Mandarin, and cooking. Instructors also offer homework help.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade

See our summer camp guide to find more language and culture camps around the East Bay >

Chinese cultural dance class for children in Hayward
Children’s dance class | Photo: Hayward Kai-Feng Chinese School

[Photos by Escuela Bilingue Internacional (EBI) and Hayward Kai-Feng Chinese School]

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1 thought on “K-12 World Language classes for East Bay kids”

  1. California Tamil Academy founded to teach Tamil language and Tamil culture to diaspora Tamil children in California is now spread all over the world as International Tamil Academy starting at age 5. Classes include music, dance, drama, and any art form based on Tamil language and Tamil culture. http://www.catamilacademy.org/

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