The Closest K-5 Spanish Immersion School for Portland-Metro Families
If you have been searching for a Spanish immersion school near you, Spanish Horizons Academy is likely the program you have been hoping to find. Located at 770 NE Rogahn Street in Hillsboro, the school sits at the heart of the western Portland metro area — within easy reach of families in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland, Aloha, and Tigard.
Spanish Horizons Academy is a K-5 Spanish immersion school built on an 80/20 model: roughly 80% of the school day is taught in Spanish and 20% in English Language Arts. Children acquire Spanish naturally through daily academic immersion — math, science, social studies, and reading — rather than through a single weekly class. By the end of elementary school, students can think, read, and communicate in two languages.
Communities We Serve
While the campus is in Hillsboro, families travel from across the Portland metro for the program:
- Hillsboro — Our home community, with families just minutes from campus.
- Beaverton — A short commute east on Cornell or the Sunset Highway.
- Portland (west side) — Many Portland families enroll for the immersion depth they cannot find at supplemental programs.
- Aloha and Tigard — Quick access via Highway 26 and 217.
Why Choose Spanish Horizons Academy
- 80/20 immersion model — Significant Spanish exposure paired with consistent English literacy support.
- No prior Spanish required — Designed for children with no Spanish background.
- Small classes of 12-16 students — Every child is known and actively engaged.
- Expeditionary Learning — Hands-on, project-based academics conducted in Spanish.
- Cultural integration — Latin American traditions, music, art, and cooking woven through every day.
Visit and See It for Yourself
The fastest way to know if an immersion school is right for your family is to walk through a real classroom. Tours run during regular school hours so you can see how the 80/20 model actually unfolds — children learning math in Spanish, asking questions in Spanish, and switching naturally between languages.