Instituto Cervantes of Chicago

Spain's Official Spanish Institute in River North

Instituto Cervantes is the Spanish government's global network for language and culture — the Spanish counterpart to the Goethe-Institut or Alliance Française. The Chicago branch runs kids programming out of a River North campus and partners directly with local schools.

Kids & Teens Programs

• Toddler classes for ages 1–3
• Children's classes for ages 4–14
• Teen and high school programming
• In-school Spanish (75–90 minute sessions, Mon–Fri, at partner schools)
• Before/after school immersion with recreational play, arts and crafts, and storytelling — all in Spanish

What's Included

• Native instructors from Spain and Latin America with advanced teaching degrees
• Four-skill curriculum (speaking, reading, listening, writing) with games, songs, and multimedia
• Cultural content on Spanish and Latin American geography
• Regular progress reports to parents and schools
• Access to Instituto cultural events and library privileges

Experience

Strong pick for parents who want Spain-accredited teaching and cultural depth — the school partnership model means kids can often get Spanish built into their existing school day rather than as an extra weekend commitment.