Our Programs
Spanish Learning Through Weekly Adventures
Our Philosophy
At Vives Academy, our mission is to prepare children for the future by helping them understand, speak, and grow in Spanish naturally — through play, creativity, and real‑world adventures.
We believe that language learning should spark curiosity, confidence, and connection. By blending fun, hands‑on experiences with internationally recognized CEFR progression (Pre‑A1 → C2), we guide students on a journey from first words to fluent communication.
Our Framework: CEFR
This philosophy comes to life through our structured learning framework — the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) — the international standard for measuring language proficiency.
CEFR levels range from Pre‑A1 (beginner explorers) to C2 (near‑native mastery), giving families a clear, measurable path for progress.
Our academy currently focuses on the foundation levels — Pre‑A1 and A1 — where children begin their Spanish journey through play and discovery. As our students grow, Vives Academy grows with them, opening new CEFR levels and adventures that guide each learner toward confident, fluent communication.
Vives Academy Language Milestones
Example of Class Themes
Focus: movement • play • surprise • natural repetition
This age group learns best through action, visuals, simple stories, and predictable routines
SAMPLE
Weekly Adventures - Fall Program
Week 1 — The Secret Agent Mission Students receive a secret agent badge with their Spanish codename. Learn: hola, adiós, me llamo…
Week 2 — The Color Lab Explosion Mixed‑up colors, simple experiments, confetti “explosions.”
Week 3 — The Treasure Map Numbers Hunt Numbered clues hidden around the room.
Week 4 — The Family Puzzle Mystery Reconstructing a giant family puzzle.
Week 5 — The Spanish Mini Café Simple role‑play: quiero…, por favor, gracias.
Week 6 — The Animal Safari Expedition Hidden animal cards, sounds, movement.
Week 7 — The Time Machine Routines Traveling to mañana, tarde, noche.
Week 8 — The Big Adventure Review Final adventure course + “Spanish Adventurer” stamp.
Weekly Adventures - Fall Program
SAMPLE
Week 1 — The Secret Agent Identity Lab Students create a full secret identity: name, age, city, skills.
Week 2 — The Color Code Breakers Solving color-based codes and hidden messages.
Week 3 — The Numbers Treasure Escape Escape-room style puzzles with numbered clues.
Week 4 — The Family Detective Case Solving a case using testimonies, photos, and clues.
Week 5 — The Spanish Café Pop-Up Menus, orders, pretend money, role play.
Week 6 — The Animal Expedition Documentary Students create a short Spanish “documentary.”
Week 7 — The Time Machine Challenge Surviving a full day in Spanish.
Week 8 — The Final Adventure Showcase Mini presentation or final escape-room challenge.
Program Pricing
Affordable Spanish Adventures for Every Young Learner
Standard Price $240 per 8-week session
First-Year Promotion
$160 per 8-week session
Founding Families Special: Students who join our first year keep this $160 rate for future session! Only $20 per class!
Includes:
8 weeks of engaging Spanish adventures
60-minute weekly sessions
All materials provided by the instructor