It's not too late to enroll at Arco Iris, even mid-year. Beaverton families still have room for their K-5 student to join, and the anxiety of starting late fades faster than you'd think. Here's what a new student steps into, and how to check availability.

Thinking about starting Spanish immersion in later grades? See what the research says about language acquisition after kindergarten and how Arco Iris supports new students at every entry point.

Young brains catch new language sounds faster than older ones do, and this post shows why. It walks through the science of early language acquisition, explains how immersion builds real pronunciation and fluency during the elementary years, and shows how starting early helps kids skip the self-consciousness that often holds older learners back. Read on to see why Arco Iris starts immersion from day one of Kindergarten.

Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School gives Beaverton families a real bilingual education, not just Spanish exposure, backed by academic scores that beat district and state averages. Add in a volunteer-powered community, and it's easy to see why families choose Arco Iris over a traditional elementary.