Your child is in Spanish Immersion.
Let’s make sure it works.
For English-speaking families and Spanish-heritage families in Canada and the United States.
One-on-one online Spanish from certified, native-fluent educators. We build the formal skills and confidence dual-language programs expect but can’t always deliver.
Two kinds of Spanish Immersion family. One solution.
Immersion isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is the support families need.
“We enrolled our child in Spanish Immersion, but we don’t speak Spanish.”
A forward-thinking choice. Now homework comes home in Spanish you can’t check, and gaps you can’t see start forming. Your child needs a certified Spanish teacher 1:1, building what the classroom moves too fast to cover.
English-speaking DLI families“Spanish is our heritage language. We want real, confident fluency.”
Your family speaks Spanish at home, but home Spanish is informal: no formal grammar or literacy. You want your child to read, write, and speak with the precision that opens doors.
Spanish-heritage familiesThe program is growing fast. The teacher supply isn’t.
Spanish immersion has spread across the US, but the support behind it hasn’t kept up.
The bilingual teacher shortage is severe. Many schools hire teachers with conversational, not academic, Spanish, or leave roles unfilled.
Demand far exceeds supply. In California, Texas, Utah and beyond, Spanish DLI programs are oversubscribed and stretched.
Your child needs what the classroom can’t always give. DLI students with steady 1:1 support build academic Spanish far faster than those relying on class alone.
Does any of this sound like your family?
The situations that bring English-speaking and heritage families to Inspire.
“I can’t help with Spanish homework.”
You’re stuck with Google Translate. You can’t catch the errors or explain the grammar.
“They sound fluent but write poorly.”
Strong oral Spanish, shaky academic writing and grammar. Sounding fluent isn’t being proficient.
“They’re falling behind and I can’t tell.”
Instruction is in Spanish, so the gaps stay hidden. Small ones early compound by middle school.
“Their Spanish is informal, not academic.”
Heritage families know this. Comfortable at home, stuck on formal writing and grammar.
“The class moves too fast for individual help.”
DLI covers math and science in Spanish. No time to re-explain a point one student missed.
“They’re starting to resent it.”
Struggling without support turns excitement into frustration. The right 1:1 help reverses it.
The personalisation of 1:1 tutoring. The rigour of a language school.
Specialist Spanish support with a proper CEFR curriculum and native-fluent certified educators.
How we teach Spanish differently
The gap between sounding fluent and being academically proficient is wider than most families realise.
| The traditional struggle | The Inspire approach |
|---|---|
| Rote memorisationVocab lists and conjugation tables that evaporate after the test. | Conceptual masteryWe teach the logic, so students build original sentences, not memorised ones. |
| Sounds fluent, writes poorlyStrong speech, real gaps in formal writing. | All four pillarsListening, speaking, reading, writing, developed equally. |
| Generic tutoringA generalist with no Spanish specialisation. | Native-fluent specialistsThey catch register and grammar errors others miss. |
| Disconnected from DLIGeneric Spanish, unaware of AP or DELE demands. | DLI & exam-alignedSessions match CEFR, AP Spanish, and DELE frameworks. |
Four things we do differently
Four principles behind every session.
Concept over memorising
Understand why ser and estar differ and you stop guessing and start applying.
“Why ser, not estar?”Low-stakes speaking
Games and role-play drop the anxiety. When kids aren’t afraid to speak, Spanish flows and sticks.
Real conversation, low pressureNative-fluent specialists
Native speakers and certified teachers who catch what generalists miss, and fix it early.
Native · certified · DELE-trainedAligned to your child’s path
We track CEFR A1 to C1, AP Spanish, and DELE. Sessions match what the program expects.
CEFR · AP Spanish · DELEHow Inspire fits every stage
The challenge shifts as children move through DLI, and so does our focus.
K to Grade 2 · Early entry
The foundation years, most critical
Spanish phonics and pronunciation set for life. Build them right and progress is far faster.
Phonics · pronunciation · early literacyGrade 3 to 5 · Content in Spanish
Where DLI students diverge
Subjects move into Spanish. Weak foundations hurt both the language and the content at once.
Grammar · reading fluency · vocabularyGrade 6 to 9 · Middle school leap
Academic Spanish gets serious
Essays, presentations, formal grammar. Conversational Spanish no longer carries them.
Academic writing · formal registerGrade 10 to 12 · Credentials
Turning immersion into an asset
AP Spanish, DELE, and college requirements reward targeted preparation here.
AP/DELE prep · B2 · advanced compositionBuilt around what your child needs now
Three tracks, for wherever your child is today.
DLI Immersion Support
For English-speaking families who need 1:1 support to keep pace with classroom Spanish.
- Grammar & formal structureThe framework DLI assumes but rarely teaches explicitly.
- Spanish literacyReading and academic writing, beyond oral immersion.
- Oral accuracyFix habits early; speak with precision, not just fluency.
Heritage Spanish
For students who speak Spanish at home but need formal, academic Spanish.
- Formal & academic registerBridge home Spanish to what school and work demand.
- Literacy & writingReading and formal writing that oral Spanish skips.
- Grammar & identityBuild accuracy while honouring bilingual identity.
AP & DELE Exam Prep
Targeted preparation for AP Spanish and DELE certification at any level.
- AP Spanish Language & CultureTask-specific: writing, speaking, reading, listening.
- DELE A2 to C1International credential prep on the CEFR framework.
- Intensive cycles8- and 12-week prep, timed to your exam date.
Book a 30-minute assessment
A bilingual Inspire educator meets with your child, listens carefully, and sends you a written report — no ongoing commitment required.
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Choose the frequency that fits your family
Same native-fluent teachers, curriculum, and reports on every plan. Most families start with Regular.
Flexible
Try it out
Book as you need. Good for exam bursts or school breaks.
Book as you go · no minimum
- 1:1 with a native-fluent certified teacher
- CEFR lesson every session
- Free assessment included
- No commitment
Regular
Steady progress
Once a week. The right rhythm to reinforce DLI.
4 to 7 sessions/mo · from $192/mo
- Your dedicated certified teacher
- Full CEFR curriculum, all four skills
- Free assessment first
- Report every 12 weeks, in English
- The same teacher who knows your child’s DLI program
Intensive
Accelerate
Twice a week, for catching up or AP/DELE prep.
8+ sessions/mo · from $336/mo
- Everything in Regular, plus:
- Two sessions a week
- Priority scheduling
- Best value per session
- Ideal for AP/DELE prep or catch-up
More than one child? The second child gets 10% off every session, for as long as they’re enrolled. Any level, program, or language. Just mention it when you book.
All prices in USD. 60-minute sessions. Every plan starts with a free assessment. No contract.
Parents who were right where you are
“My daughter’s been in Spanish DLI since kindergarten. By Grade 4 she was falling behind and I couldn’t see it because I don’t speak Spanish. Six months with Inspire and her teacher says she’s one of the strongest writers in the class.”
“We enrolled both kids, one in Spanish DLI, one doing heritage Spanish. Different teachers, different focus, both thriving. The sibling discount made it easy to commit to both.”
“My son speaks Spanish at home with his grandparents but his school Spanish was a disaster, all informal, falling apart on written work. Sara helped him build real academic Spanish on top of what he already knew.”
“The assessment report was a revelation. His listening was strong but his writing was nearly two years behind. We finally knew exactly what to fix instead of just feeling worried.”
What Spanish Immersion parents ask us
The school teaches everything in Spanish. Will your sessions clash?
No, we reinforce it. We also work in Spanish, but with time to slow down and correct that a full class can’t.
I don’t speak Spanish. Can I still follow the reports?
Yes. Sessions are between your child and the teacher; the reports come to you in English.
My child is a heritage speaker. Is Inspire right for them?
Yes. We build from real home fluency toward formal register, grammar, and literacy. Their bilingualism is an asset, not a problem.
My child sounds fluent. Why would they need support?
Oral fluency and academic Spanish are different. The assessment shows the gaps that don’t appear in conversation.
Can you help with AP Spanish or DELE?
Yes. Our educators prep the exact task types and scoring criteria. Mention it when you book.
We’re thinking of leaving DLI. Try this first?
We’d suggest it. Re-entry is often hard. Start with the free assessment; the problem is usually specific and fixable.
How quickly will we see results?
Most families notice a confidence shift in 4 to 6 weeks. Level progress is documented in the 12-week report.
Can sessions fit a busy schedule?
Yes. After school, weekends, or holidays. Even once a week, consistently, makes visible progress.
Where families go next
Find out exactly where your child’s Spanish stands
A free 20-minute, teacher-led assessment and a written report in English. No obligation, no Spanish required from you.
Book a 30-Minute Assessment