Sponge

Award-Winning Language Classes for Kids Ages 0–12

Sponge runs Spanish, Mandarin/Cantonese Chinese, French, Japanese, Hindi, and German classes for Seattle-area kids from newborn through 5th grade. Minority- and woman-owned, with a stack of awards including Red Tricycle's Totally Awesome Award and ParentMap's Golden Teddy.

Programs Offered

• Child & Caregiver classes (newborn to 4)
• Just Kids and Language Play programs (ages 3–5)
• Elementary School program (K–5)
• After-school classes at partner schools
• In-person at Sponge centers (Seattle, Kirkland, Issaquah)
• Online classes and private tutoring
• Summer camps

What's Included

• Native-speaking teachers
• Audio-visual flashcards and interactive games
• Six languages to choose from — unusual breadth
• Multiple delivery formats (in-person, online, at your child's school)
• Established brand with 15+ years of Seattle-area operation

Experience

Solid all-around option for Seattle families — the six-language menu means siblings can pick different languages if their interests diverge, and the multi-format delivery (in-person, online, at school) fits almost any family schedule.