Kids Speaking Spanish (KSS) offers a full-time Spanish immersion program in California's Bay Area for children aged two to six.
Combining a quality early childhood education with a Spanish immersion program gives our students a leg up in their education and their lives.
Research shows that early language immersion learners benefit cognitively, exhibiting greater nonverbal problem-solving abilities and more flexible thinking.
KSS students flourish in our immersion program under the caring instruction of highly-experienced Maestras from Spanish-speaking countries across the globe.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
KSS Preschool began as a modest private school serving a small
group of students; over the past 20 years it has become a
sought-after and beloved Spanish immersion program for preschoolers
in five Bay Area locations.
- Our thoughtfully-designed curriculum prepares students and provides a solid foundation in Spanish, Math, Humanities/Language Arts, andScience.
- Our instructorsrely on a combination of play-based and academically-focused methods for teaching our core program.
- Each class is taught in Spanish by a lead instructorwho is supportedby an assistant teacher.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does KSS Immersion Schools, Albany offer a summer program?
Yes, KSS Immersion Schools, Albany offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for KSS Immersion Schools, Albany?
The application deadline for KSS Immersion Schools, Albany is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to KSS Immersion Schools, Albany is Tilden Preparatory School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Golestan School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1231 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Golestan School ![Golestan School Photo]( "Golestan School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
320 San Carlos Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1294 Albina Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-9242
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-9242
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1475 Rose St
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 559-6910
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 559-6910
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School Of The Madeleine
(Catholic)
1225 Milvia Street
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 526-4744
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 526-4744
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 36 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1231 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1294 Albina Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-9242
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-9242
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bayhill High School
Special Education School
1940 Virginia St
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 984-0599
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 984-0599
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Tuition listed
West-wind Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1551 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-1426
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-1426
1.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students
811 University Ave, Suite 100
Berkeley, CA 94710
(877) 673-8893
Berkeley, CA 94710
(877) 673-8893
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1231 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Golestan School ![Golestan School Photo]( "Golestan School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
320 San Carlos Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1475 Rose St
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 559-6910
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 559-6910
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School Of The Madeleine
(Catholic)
1225 Milvia Street
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 526-4744
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 526-4744
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 36 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Golestan School ![Golestan School Photo]( "Golestan School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
320 San Carlos Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Step One School
Daycare / Preschool
499 Spruce Street
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Cedar Creek Montessori School
Montessori School
1600 Sacramento St
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 525-1377
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 525-1377
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Nomura Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1711 Carlson Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 526-7847
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 526-7847
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 99 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Albany High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Albany Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1259 Brighton Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3600
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3600
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
920 Talbot Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3700
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3700
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Marin Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Santa Fe Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-4700
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-4700
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7230 Fairmont Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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