Our classes start by learning and reviewing our foundation topics to ensure a solid foundation. Some of these topics are:

Greetings, the alphabet, numbers, colors, days of the week, months, and many more. Each session introduces two core topics, explored in-depth throughout the session. The two core topics vary each session, ensuring your child never repeats the same material. We focus on expanding vocabulary, forming sentences, and encouraging active use of the language. Examples of rotating core topics: Animals, food, the house, verbs, body parts, clothes, professions, the city, and many more.

Every student receives handouts to use in class and at home. Small class sizes, led by native-speaking, experienced teachers, create an engaging and motivating environment. Diverse learning styles are catered to through: Conversation, music, flashcards, reading and writing, games, art, and storybooks. Every two weeks, parents receive an email update from the teacher detailing class activities and providing suggestions for at-home reinforcement, helping to solidify the lessons learned in class.

Exploring Space with LEGO Bricks (K-6th)

Fall Gardening (2nd-6th)

Does your child like being outside in nature? Are they interested in growing their own fruits and vegetables? Gardening is also a great way to learn patience, responsibility and build social skills. Maybe they will even develop an interest in healthy eating habits! Students will work side by side with a former FCPS 5th grade teacher turned stay at home dad who has a passion for gardening. Students will garden at school learning best practices in growing their own food. Every week they will also be bringing home new seeds and plants to care for and cultivate.

Spanish Journeys (3rd-6th)

ISL offers a comprehensive Spanish program for children in grades 3-6, suitable for both beginners and those looking to expand their existing knowledge.

Our classes start by learning and reviewing our foundation topics to ensure a solid foundation. Some of these topics are: Greetings, the alphabet, numbers, colors, days of the week, months, and many more. Each session introduces two core topics, explored in-depth throughout the session. The two core topics vary each session, ensuring your child never repeats the same material. We focus on expanding vocabulary, forming sentences, and encouraging active use of the language. Examples of rotating core topics: Animals, food, the house, verbs, body parts, clothes, professions, the city, and many more. Every student receives handouts to use in class and at home. Small class sizes, led by native-speaking, experienced teachers, create an engaging and motivating environment. Diverse learning styles are catered to through: Conversation, music, flashcards, reading and writing, games, art, and Storybooks. Every two weeks, parents receive an email update from the teacher detailing class activities and providing suggestions for at-home reinforcement, helping to solidify the lessons learned in class.

Chess (K-6th)

Learn chess with Magnus Academy (formerly Silver Knights), world champion Magnus Carlsen’s academy!  We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state and national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games.  Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.

Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments (in-person and online) outside of club time.  This in-person club includes free online extras including weekly practice tournaments and an event with world champion Magnus Carlsen or Judit Polgar, the best female chess player of all time.  All chess supplies provided. All skill levels are welcome.  For more information please visitchessacademy.com.

Cooking Around the World (K-6th)

During this program, children will spend each day learning & creating cuisines from different countries & cultures. Throughout the course, children will collaborate while learning about the importance of safety & teamwork in the kitchen. They will master the different skills of cutting, like dicing, coring & slicing, and will also learn more about the customary units of volume, like teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, pints & gallons, all while baking delicious goodies!

LEGO WeDo: Zooland Robotics (1st-5th)

Come explore the wild world of Lego WeDo 2.0: Zooland! In this course, children will have the opportunity to bring their favorite animals to life through hands-on projects using the Lego WeDo 2.0 kit. From jungle beasts to sea creatures, children will be able to create a variety of animal-themed robots using their creativity and problem-solving skills. As they work on their projects, children will learn about the functions of various robotic components such as motors, hubs, and sensors. With a range of project ideas and lesson plans to choose from, students will have the chance to discover the wonders of Lego WeDo 2.0: Zooland. Join us for this exciting adventure in the world of robotics!

Chess Club and Team (K-6th)

We’re taking the chess club to the next level!  Students now have the option to do Chess Club or Chess Club and Team.  During Chess Club, time is divided between lessons and practice games. Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced strategies. During the second Team hour there's a focus on preparing students for tournaments, solving puzzles, and playing tournament style games. All chess supplies provided. All students receive a ChessKid Gold Membership with the program.

The Chess Club and Team option will meet 1-day a week for 2 hours.

Chess (K-6th)

Learn chess with Magnus Academy (formerly Silver Knights), world champion Magnus Carlsen’s academy!  We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state and national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games.  Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.

Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments (in-person and online) outside of club time.  This in-person club includes free online extras including weekly practice tournaments and an event with world champion Magnus Carlsen or Judit Polgar, the best female chess player of all time.  All chess supplies provided. All skill levels are welcome.  For more information please visitchessacademy.com.

Early Elementary Mandarin (K-6th)

ISL provides a well-rounded Mandarin program for those children in grades K-2 that are either starting to learn Mandarin or would like to continue adding to their knowledge of Mandarin. Apart from the language, children will learn some culture and traditions where Mandarin is spoken. During this program, students will be introduced to greetings and presentations, the characters, the family, the school, numbers, colors, shapes, sizes, animals, parts of the body and senses, professions, places in the city and many more!

Topics rotate each session; therefore, students who register for later sessions will learn something different each time. Each student will receive handouts that they will be able to use in class and at home! Class sizes are small and taught by native speakers who are experienced teachers of the language and culture, engaging, fun and motivating. Diverse learning modalities are addressed through the following: Conversation, Music, Flashcards, Games, Videos, Art, and Storybooks. Instructors use every moment as an opportunity to motivate students to use and practice their speaking skills.

During each program, we introduce a series of games and activities that develop the skills needed to learn a second language in a consistent and sequential manner. After every class, parents receive an email from their teacher that includes what was done in class and if there is any homework for the week. This email also includes any ideas to use at home with your child in order to solidify what they are learning in class.