About

We're on a mission to educate students bilingually, resulting in the development of both the English and Spanish languages. We foster the awareness and knowledge of various cultures encompassed within our English-and Spanish-speaking communities. Our program provides a quality education for all students to become biliterate and bilingual, able to use these skills actively in the growing global community.
Our Mission

What Makes Columbus Spanish Immersion Outstanding

Our program population averages around 500 and affords students the opportunity to become bilingual and biliterate. New students in Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade are accepted through the Columbus Public Schools lottery procedure. New applicants from grades 2nd-5th are evaluated by a review panel to assess their Spanish and English fluency. Since most classes are conducted in the Spanish language, a minimum of 50%, the recommendation of the reviewers ensures the applicants have the tools necessary to succeed in our program.  

At CSIA, students learn in two languages: Spanish and English. Dual language immersion includes native speakers of two different languages. Its goal is to develop bilingualism/biliteracy, academic achievement and cross-cultural competencies for all students. In order to achieve this goal, at Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy we have adopted a 50/50 model of content taught in Spanish and English.

• PK: Soft Introduction to Spanish
• K-5: 50% Spanish 50% English

Our staff and student populations are diverse. Our staff represents the rich tapestry of the Spanish-speaking world, comprising individuals from at least nine different Spanish-speaking countries. Our student population is drawn from the entire district; this provides an environment full of experiences, a mixture of cultures and opportunities.