2025-26 Language Immersion School Guide
There’s no question that a language immersion education has benefits that extend far beyond the classroom, but with so many great options in the area how do you know which school is best for your family? Take a look at our list below! Check out their websites and schedule a tour or two. You may just find your child’s perfect fit.
Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School
Tuition-free public charter school providing rich, immersive Spanish language and robust academics in a true multicultural setting. Bilingualism, Biliteracy, Multiculturalism and High Academic Achievement.
Grades K-5
Languages offered: Spanish
8205 SW Creekside PI, Beaverton – (503) 372-6052
Atlas Immersion Academy
Through a diverse environment of multilingual and multinational staff and families, children are exposed to new languages through play, structured environments and routines, and a curriculum which is built upon best practices in early childhood education.
Ages 3 months-12 years
Languages offered: French, Spanish & Mandarin (Hillsboro only)
- SW Portland – 3643 S Vermont St
- SE Portland – 1211 SE 37th Ave; 1406 SE 43rd Ave
- NE Portland – 1545 NE Sandy Blvd
- West Linn – 4975 Willamette Falls Dr
- Hillsboro/Beaverton – 9268 NE Windsor St, Hillsboro
French International School of Oregon
French International is a language immersion, IB World School. Educating global minds to engage with inclusivity, achieve with integrity, and excel with distinction.
Ages 2.5-8th grade
Languages offered: French, German, Mandarin & Spanish
8500 NW Johnson St – (503)-292-7776
German International School
As an IB World School, the program nurtures independent, culturally aware, and curious learners. It offers German and Mandarin tracks from 2 years through 8th grade, and an English track for grades 6–8.
Ages 2 years -8th grade
Languages offered: German, Mandarin & English
3900 SW Murray Blvd. Beaverton – 503-626-9089
German Language Program of Portland at the German American Society
Since 1964 Oregonians have been learning to speak German at the German Language Program of Portland. Enrollment is open now from age 5 to adult and all proficiency levels are welcome. Classes meet Saturday mornings from September, 2025 – May, 2026.
5626 NE Alameda St, Portland
International School of Portland
Embrace the World! For 34 years, International School of Portland has provided full Chinese, Japanese, or Spanish immersion and engaging academics through its acclaimed inquiry-based, International Baccalaureate approach.
Ages 3 – 5th grade
Languages offered: Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Spanish
2305 S Water Ave, Portland – admissions@intlschool.org
L’Etoile French Immersion School
L’Etoile French Immersion School has helped prepare theirr students for success in school and in life. Their, your child becomes part of their family—ready to explore, grow, and be their best.
2.5 years – 5th grade
Languages offered: French
5839 SW Hood Avenue, Portland – (503) 647-4198
Scuola Italiana di Portland
Scuola Italiana offers a part-time Italian language and cultural immersion preschool in NW Portland, mirroring the scuola dell’infanzia (preschool) in Italy.
Ages 3-6
Languages offered: Italian
1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland
