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December 14, 2020 by Michelle Margaret Fajkus Homeschooling, HSA News and Reviews 0 comments

5 Accredited Homeschool Programs for Bilingual Families

Bilingual accredited homeschool programs offer homeschooling families a number of significant benefits, including flexible scheduling, budget-friendly rates, and, most importantly, high-quality educational resources. 

What is an accredited homeschool program? 

It’s simply a program that is accredited or certified by a third-party accrediting agency. And completing accredited homeschool programs may translate into an easier transition for your child into college or into public school. 

You aim to provide the best possible education for your kids, and you know your criteria as a homeschooler: you’re focusing on affordability, flexibility, and credibility. 

Now it’s time to sift through your options for bilingual accredited homeschool programs. 

As you know, loads of alternatives are available on the internet. 

Some are amazing, others not-so-much. 

In this blog post, we’ll learn how your homeschooler will benefit from completing an accredited program and discover 5 highly recommended accredited homeschool programs!

Does your homeschool program need to be accredited?

Accreditation proves that the school’s curriculum is in line with the accrediting body’s educational standards and expectations. This way, you can feel confident that your child is learning material appropriate for their grade level.

With accreditation, you often receive a transcript and grades to document your child’s achievements, which also serve as a record for future applications and scholarships. Additionally, your child will have a full curriculum, which prompts them to develop time management skills.

As you continue to evaluate accredited homeschool programs for your children, keep three key questions in mind:

  • Does it teach the children what I need and want it to?
  • Does it meet my state’s guidelines or requirements?
  • Is it within my budget?

5 Accredited Homeschool Programs for Bilingual Families

In my quest to share with you a curated list of the best homeschool Spanish curriculum available, I’ve scoured the internet for bilingual (Spanish/English) accredited homeschool programs. 

Below, you’ll see a summary of each company, the grade levels they cater to, and the price range of their offerings—and you’ll discover which option is the best fit for your homeschooler!

1. Homeschool Spanish Academy (HSA)

When it comes to Spanish (or any language), the best and fastest way to learn is by engaging in immersion-style classes with native-speaking professional teachers. HSA has provided thousands of students accredited online Spanish programs for over 10 years. We offer high-quality, comprehensive Spanish programs for preschoolers, elementary students, middle schoolers, and high school students. 

As a parent, you have a lot of choices for online classes, but not many offer live, in-person Spanish tutoring. Instead, the majority rely on automated lessons your child can click through. When students have a real teacher to interact with during classes and tutoring sessions, the learning dynamic changes. 

Homeschool Spanish Academy’s native-speaking teachers use thoughtfully developed curricula in each class. Rather than emphasize rote memorization, they use images to relate each new vocabulary word and phrase to a real-life situation. 

All HSA teachers are native Spanish speakers from Guatemala, and they make conversation a priority in every class. For students who read and write, the HSA curriculum includes listening comprehension through speaking with the teacher and written practice. 

Most importantly, your learner will develop an authentic connection with their Spanish instructor. Research suggests that frequent and natural conversations in Spanish not only reinforce your learner’s language skills, but also strongly improve motivation and engagement in the learning process.

Age Range: Preschool to 12th grade

Cost: $6.65 to $14.60 per class (depending on the class length and the number of classes in your package)

2. IXL Learning

The IXL Learning focuses on facilitating learning by using better technology to provide students with a fully immersive education. IXL offers core subjects including math, language arts, science, social studies, and Spanish. They can be purchased individually, in combination packages, or as a full curriculum. 

This flexible program adapts to each student’s learning level, includes regular progress assessment, and adjusts the learning path accordingly. IXL also provides reports to give parents knowledge of their children’s strengths and weaknesses, thereby offering a focused, personalized education.

Age Range: Kindergarten to 12th grade

Cost: $9.95 to $19.95 per month, depending on the course load

3. Risas y Sonrisas 

Risas y Sonrisas provides direct instruction in proper pronunciation and reading skills from the start. This curriculum uses elements of the Total Physical Response (TPR) approach. Iit presents new Spanish vocabulary by teaching kids the word in Spanish alongside the American Sign Language sign for that word. It comes with a textbook, workbook, verb conjugation charts, vocabulary flashcards, instructor’s manual, and online access to supplemental materials

The research-backed basis of this approach is that physical actions reinforce and enhance children’s auditory learning. The program also concentrates on teaching children Spanish-English cognates. The ultimate goal for children to be able to speak conversational by the time they finish the curriculum. 

Age Range: Grades 1 to 5
Cost: $195 for complete program with one year of online access (for up to four children)

4. Breaking the Barrier

Breaking the Barrier Spanish courses give students an in-depth understanding of both basic language concepts and cultural ideas from around the world. This accredited online homeschool program uses a combination of two methodologies: direct grammar  and audio-lingual instruction. Students receive a textbook and workbook and audio materials that include pronunciation and listening comprehension activities. These resources help students develop reading, writing, listening, and basic speaking abilities in their target language. 

This company’s curriculum is divided into three levels: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Each level is the equivalent of one year’s worth of Spanish credits. This is also one of the best-accredited homeschool curricula. 

Age Range: Grades 9 to 12

Cost: Approximately $115/level for the print edition for homeschoolers

5. Flip Flop Spanish 

The Flip Flop Spanish curriculum uses flashcards to introduce new vocabulary to children of all ages. The two-year program also integrates an audio component that guides families on their Spanish learning journey. This program is based on Charlotte Mason’s principles of language learning and also aligns with Montessori principles. Some direct instruction in English. 

Flip Flop focuses on language acquisition by getting kids to learn key phrases and words through repetition. It comes with learning resources including a flashcard set, instructor’s manual, and audio CDs.

Age Range: Preschool to 8th grade

Cost: $129 for a two-year program

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Are you ready to get started? Our certified, friendly Spanish teachers from Guatemala are ready for you. Sign up for a free trial class at HSA and see if we’re a great fit for your bilingual homeschooling program!

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Michelle Margaret Fajkus is a bilingual writer and longtime yoga teacher. A former advertising copywriter turned bilingual elementary school teacher, she is now a freelance writer, editor and translator. A native Texan, Michelle has Mexican roots and learned Spanish in middle and high school. She has become more fluent thanks to living as an expat in Guatemala. She lives with her family on beautiful Lake Atitlan.
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