Our Programs
ReDefiners STARTALK Arabic &
STARTALK Mandarin Programs
Participants will explore authentic products and practices that relate to traveling to a place in the world where either Arabic or Mandarin are spoken. They will travel to get to know different regions/cities and to investigate significant aspects of the culture or country. Before leaving on the trip, they will learn about the geographical features and climate of the area. They will also practice greetings so that can address people they meet using appropriate register, titles, courtesy expressions , and gestures. They will pack their backpacks with items they must take along on a virtual or local field trip. Once they arrive at their location, they will investigate the area and get to know the people and their customs. At the end of the program students will use their language skills to share with parents what they have learned about their region of study. Each program is a 1/2 Day program. Open to 3-5 grade students.
2019 Program Partner
This 6-Week program is open to K-6 grade students (ages 5-12) at the novice level of Spanish proficiency. This program requires $150 to get started with a $100 weekly tuition. Acceptance to this program is based upon a competitive application process. Those accepted will be among 40 students engaging in an immersive program with 115 hours of language and cultural enrichment that incorporates digital technology and builds literacy skills, preparing your child to be a global citizen. The LIT program also incorporates an additional 60 + hours of fitness, art, computer coding, robotics enrichment in addition to language programming. Upon completion of this program, participants are eligible to participate in continued courses throughout the school year through income-based pricing.
2019 Program Partners
2020 Education Partners
