FFranco Academy
Athens, Georgia · Ages 5–12 · Enrolling Now

FrancoAcademy

Real conversations in Spanish — every week, all year long.

Weekly Spanish conversation classes for kids ages 5–7 and 8–12. One lively 50-minute class a week, groups of 8 max, led by a native-speaking teacher with a UCLA degree in Spanish Language & Literature and 20+ years teaching children.

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Only 8 seats per group · First come, first served

  • ✓Native-speaking teacher · UCLA Spanish Literature
  • ✓One 50-minute class every week
  • ✓Max 8 kids per group · first come, first served
Two Programs

The right class for their age.

A 5-year-old and an 11-year-old shouldn't be in the same Spanish class. So they aren't.

Little Exploradores
Ages 5–7
Mon & Thu · 3:45 – 4:35 pmSaturdays · 10:00 – 10:50 amMax 8 kids per class

Playful, high-energy conversation for our youngest speakers. Songs, puppets, games, and simple real-life phrases — taught 100% through play.

  • ✓Learning through songs, movement & pretend play
  • ✓Core phrases: greetings, feelings, food, family
  • ✓Gentle, confidence-first environment
Claim a Seat · Ages 5–7
Junior Conversadores
Ages 8–12
Mon & Thu · 4:45 – 5:35 pmSaturdays · 11:00 – 11:50 amMax 8 kids per class

Real conversation practice for big kids. Role-plays, debates-for-kids, storytelling, and games that get them talking — and keep them laughing.

  • ✓Conversation circles & real role-play scenarios
  • ✓Reading, storytelling & opinion sharing
  • ✓Friendly challenges that build fluency fast
Claim a Seat · Ages 8–12

The Week at a Glance

ClassMondayThursdaySaturday
Little Exploradores
Ages 5–7
3:45 – 4:35 pm
3:45 – 4:35 pm
10:00 – 10:50 am
Junior Conversadores
Ages 8–12
4:45 – 5:35 pm
4:45 – 5:35 pm
11:00 – 11:50 am
Every seat is first come, first served — 8 per class.
If a class doesn't reach enough students to run, we'll contact you personally to arrange a time that works.

Don't see a time that works? New class times open based on demand — tell us what would fit your family and we'll let you know as soon as enough families ask for the same slot.

Your teacher with his family
Native speaker
20+ years teaching
UCLA Grad
Spanish Lit
Meet Your Teacher

This isn't just a class.
It's a conversation.

Native Spanish speakerB.A. Spanish Language & Literature, UCLA20+ years teaching children

I grew up speaking Spanish — it's the language of my family, my childhood, my favorite foods and stories. After earning my degree at UCLA and spending more than two decades teaching kids, I realized something:

Most Spanish programs for kids teach them words. Very few teach them to actually speak.

Franco Academy is built on one idea: children learn to speak by speaking. Small groups, weekly conversation, and a classroom that sounds less like a lecture and more like recess in Spanish. My promise to every family: your child will leave not just knowing Spanish words, but using them.

My promise to every family

Your child will leave not just knowing Spanish words — but using them, in real conversations, with real confidence.

Why Parents Choose Us

Built on what actually works.

Six reasons families come back — and tell their friends.

Conversation-first, always

No worksheets, no drills. Every class is built around kids actually talking — asking, answering, joking, and thinking in Spanish from minute one.

One focused class a week

Fifty minutes of pure conversation, every single week — plus a take-home phrase card so the Spanish keeps living at the dinner table between classes. Easy on the family calendar, easy on the budget.

A teacher who's led the way for 20+ years

Native Spanish speaker with a UCLA degree in Spanish Language & Literature and two decades of experience teaching children. This is his craft, not a side gig.

Max 8 kids per group

Small enough that every child speaks every class. Big enough for games, partners, and real back-and-forth conversation. Seats are first come, first served.

Grouped by age, not mixed

Ages 5–7 and 8–12 learn completely differently. Each group gets its own class, its own pace, and its own style — never one-size-fits-all.

Progress you can hear

Every month ends with a mini showcase — your child performs a real conversation in Spanish. You don't have to take our word for it. You'll hear it.

The Vibe

A class that sounds like recess.

Laughter, games, and constant conversation. Spanish lives best when kids are having too much fun to notice they're learning.

Children raising their hands eagerly in a classroom
Conversation
La charla
Kids drawing and creating together at a table
Play
Los juegos
A child reading and learning happily
Stories
Los cuentos
Children laughing together while learning
Friendship
Los amigos
A bright, joyful learning space
Confidence
El logro

Every student gets a phrase card after every class. Small wins, every week.

Conversation Themes

Every month, a new conversation.

Classes rotate through real-life themes across the semester — so the Spanish your child learns is the Spanish they'll actually use.

1👋

Mis Amigos

My friends

Greetings, introductions, feelings, and the language of friendship. Kids learn to meet someone new, ask how they are, and keep a conversation going.

Phrases your child will use
“¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?”“Me llamo…”“¿Quieres jugar?”
2🍎

La Comida

Food & flavors

Ordering, preferences, likes and dislikes. From pretend restaurants to snack-time chats, kids learn the Spanish they'd use at any table.

Phrases your child will use
“Tengo hambre.”“Me gusta la pizza.”“¿Qué quieres comer?”
3🏠

Mi Familia y Mi Casa

Family & home

Talking about the people and places kids love most. They'll describe their family, their room, their pets, and their daily routines.

Phrases your child will use
“Mi mamá se llama…”“Tengo un perro.”“Es hora de dormir.”
4🎲

Los Juegos

Games & play

The language of the playground: taking turns, winning and losing gracefully, and leading a game — all in Spanish, all through actual play.

Phrases your child will use
“¡Te toca!”“¡Yo gané!”“¿Jugamos otra vez?”
5🌎

El Mundo Hispano

The Spanish-speaking world

A passport unit. Each class visits a new country — its music, foods, and festivals — so kids fall in love with the world that speaks Spanish.

Phrases your child will use
“¿De dónde eres?”“¡Qué interesante!”“Quiero viajar.”

Every month ends with a mini showcase — your child performs a real conversation, entirely in Spanish.

Inside a Class

50 minutes. Zero wasted ones.

Short enough to fit any school night — or Saturday morning. Structured enough that every child speaks Spanish every single class.

The Class Rhythm

1
First 5 min
¡Hola, hola!

Welcome song or greeting circle — everyone speaks in the first five minutes.

2
Next 15 min
Conversation circle

The heart of class. Guided real talk on the month's theme, at each group's level.

3
Next 15 min
Games & role-play

Kids use the new phrases in pretend restaurants, playground games, and mini scenes.

4
Next 10 min
Story or song

A story, song, or video moment that locks the language into memory.

5
Last 5 min
¡Hasta luego!

Recap, a phrase to take home, and a goodbye ritual kids look forward to.

The Year at a Glance

Now Enrolling
Fall Semester
September 14 – December 17, 2026

Enrollment open now — join anytime, tuition prorated.

Spring Semester
January 12 – May 20, 2027

Priority enrollment for current families.

Summer
June – July 2027

Our Spanish immersion summer camp returns. Details in spring.

Tuition

One monthly price. Everything included.

No registration fees. No materials fees. Tuition is billed monthly, plus a 5% processing fee.

Monthly Tuition
$130/ month

4 live classes a month — about $33 per class.

One 50-minute conversation class every week in a group of 8 max, taught by a native speaker. Per student.

What's included
  • A 50-minute live class every week (4 per month)
  • All materials — games, props, printables, songs
  • Monthly mini showcase for parents
  • A take-home phrase card after every class
  • Progress notes from the teacher each month
  • Priority enrollment for summer camp
Enroll & Pay — $136.50/mo

$130 tuition + 5% processing fee. You'll pick Monday or Thursday and share your child's Spanish level at checkout — class time is set by age group (5–7 at 3:45, 8–12 at 4:45). Prefer to ask questions first? Send an inquiry.

Go Twice a Week
$240/mo

Mondays and Thursdays — 8 classes a month instead of 4. Double the speaking time, save $20 a month.

Enroll & Pay — $252/mo
Limited Seats
Just 8 seats per group

Every group is capped at 8 students, strictly first come, first served. When a group fills, enrollment closes and the waitlist opens.

Sibling Discount
Save $15/mo

Enrolling a brother or sister? Take $15 offthe second child's tuition every month.

Founding Families
$115/month

First cohort only — lock this monthly rate for as long as you stay enrolled.

Seats are first come, first served — 8 per group. Tuition is billed monthly and prorated if you join mid-month.

Parent Questions

Everything you want to know.

Honest answers to the questions parents actually ask.

Still wondering something? Send us a message — we reply within 24 hours.

Enroll

Claim your child's seat.

Just 8 seats per group, first come, first served. Tell us about your child and we'll confirm availability within 24 hours.

Get in touch

Questions before you commit?

We love talking to families. Reach out any way you like — we reply within 24 hours.

Email
hola@francoacademy.com
Phone / Text
(706) 521-4024
Location
Athens & Watkinsville, GA

Weekday classes meet Monday & Thursday afternoons; Saturday classes meet mid-morning. Same class, same teacher — pick what fits your family's week. None work? New times open based on demand — tell us below.

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