Learning Spanish at SPS
BIENVENIDOS!
¡Descubre el Español en Seven Peaks!
Nuestro programa de español ofrece una inmersión auténtica en la lengua y la cultura desde Pre-K hasta 8º grado. Los estudiantes aprenden de un equipo docente excepcional: una profesora nativa que aporta la riqueza del idioma desde su origen, y otra con años de experiencia viviendo y enseñando en países hispanohablantes compartiendo historias y experiencias reales que hacen que el idioma cobre vida.
Cada año, los alumnos se sumergen más profundamente en la cultura hispana, desarrollando habilidades de comunicación, confianza y curiosidad global. Este viaje culmina en 8º grado con nuestro prestigioso programa de viaje internacional, donde los estudiantes visitan Costa Rica y son recibidos en hogares locales, compartiendo comidas, historias y tradiciones que transforman su entendimiento del idioma y del mundo.
En Seven Peaks, aprender español es un viaje único, diseñado para inspirar, conectar y preparar a nuestros estudiantes para prosperar en una comunidad global.
Discover Spanish at Seven Peaks!
Our Spanish program provides authentic immersion in language and culture from Pre-K through 8th grade. Students are guided by an exceptional faculty: one teacher is a native Spanish speaker, bringing the richness of the language from its source, while the other has years of experience living, learning, and teaching in Spanish-speaking countries, sharing real-world stories and experiences that bring the language to life.
Each year, students dive deeper into Hispanic culture, developing communication skills, confidence, and global curiosity. This journey culminates in 8th grade with our premier international travel program, where students travel to Costa Rica and are welcomed into local homes, sharing meals, stories, and traditions that transform their understanding of language and the world.
At Seven Peaks, learning Spanish is a one-of-a-kind journey, designed to inspire, connect, and prepare students to thrive in a global community.
¡Conoce a Ama Schroeder!
Teaching language is about more than words—it’s about fostering self-awareness, compassion, and connection. Everything starts from within.
-MYP Spanish Teacher, Profe Ama
¡Conoce a Felicia Villalobos!
As a native Spanish speaker and proud Mexican educator with over 10 years of experience, I take pride in sharing the traditions and culture I grew up with, fostering both language acquisition and cultural appreciation. Whether supporting young learners as they take their first steps in Spanish, guiding elementary students as they build their language skills, or challenging my middle schoolers on their bilingualism journey, I am passionate about creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences. With a foundation in the IB framework, I design my teaching to promote inquiry, intercultural understanding, and real-world connections in Spanish, helping students grow into open-minded, reflective learners. iQué viva el Español!
-PYP and MYP8 Spanish Instructor, Felicia Villalobos
Spanish language acquisition
At Seven Peaks, Spanish instruction is brought to life by the dynamic talents of Miss Felicia and Profe Ama, who bring over 30 years of combined teaching experience. Their approach blends humor, compassion, and cultural passion to create a joyful, immersive learning environment. From Pre-K through 8th grade, students explore the Spanish language alongside the rich traditions of Spanish-speaking cultures—building confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love for language learning.
A Note about MYP Spanish at Seven Peaks
The MYP Spanish program is a dynamic, three-year sequence designed to meet students where they are based on their prior language experience. Classes are immersive and highly interactive, with an emphasis on meaningful communication through discussion, collaboration, and real-world application. Students build fluency through hands-on projects, student-created visuals, and intentional repetition of vocabulary and grammar structures.
Seven Peaks graduates will usually test into either Spanish 2 or above in their freshman year of high school.