World Language Academy
Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about.
                                                                                                        – Benjamin Lee Whorf​

World Language Academy at Montessori Gifted Prep is a new, language immersion extension program of MGP at Lincoln Square. As an educational institution, WLA enrolls students interested in Spanish and/or Mandarin for learners ages 6 months and up.

We believe multilingual children are better prepared as they grow up and develop a broader perspective of the world and have greater cultural awareness and understanding. In fact, numerous studies demonstrate multilingual children experience a multitude of benefits. 

A total immersion program is the most effective way to learn a foreign language because language proficiency is directly related to the frequency and intensity of exposure to a language. In addition to our immersion preschool at MGP that meets five days a week, we also offer part-time language immersion programs for the youngest infant & toddler learners, morning and afternoon programs for preschoolers, after-school programs for elementary students as well as language programs for parents.

As the only Mandarin and Spanish language immersion school in Chicago, our native Mandarin and Spanish-speaking teachers and small class sizes enable teachers to focus attention on each child and tailor the curriculum to the individual abilities of students.

WLA provides young minds with the opportunity to learn a second language and understand the culture while growing in the era of globalization. Students at WLA will grow in their abilities to produce a specific language and are exposed to authentic materials that make their learning fun and meaningful.

WLA facilitators are native speakers who teach the language in a natural way while also sharing language culture. While learning a specific language, students will also be exposed to traditional songs, games, special holidays, and much more.

WLA at Montessori Gifted Prep recognizes the importance and need to provide our young minds with enough tools for the future. 

We are currently offering Spanish and Mandarin in our program.
Please email msangiemgp@gmail.com for more program details.
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Ages 6-36 Months

• Once a week 
• 10 weeks -45 minutes per class 
• One parent in the class

• Private lessons available, contact msangiemgp@gmail.com for personalized plan

Ages 3-6 Years

• Once or twice a week
• 10 weeks - 3 hours per class
• Just child

​• Private lessons available, contact msangiemgp@gmail.com for personalized plan

Ages 6-9 Years

• Once or twice a week
• 10 weeks -1 hour per class
• Just child

​• Private lessons available, contact msangiemgp@gmail.com for personalized plan
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Ages 9 & Up
​& Adults

• Once a week
• 10 weeks -9 & up 1 hour per class
                 Adults 1.5 hours per class 

​​• Private lessons available, contact msangiemgp@gmail.com for personalized plan