Perla Spanish Tutoring Center

Perla Spanish Tutoring Center offers Spanish tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school students, including learners in homeschool and independent online programs. The program includes grammar, vocabulary, reading, speaking, class projects, quizzes, and exams, along with support for homework and Spanish 1–3. It also offers AP Spanish exam preparation and Spanish lessons for adults.

Programs

• K–12 & Spanish 1–3 — elementary, middle, and high school students; learners enrolled in homeschool and independent online programs · Personal support with grammar, vocabulary, reading, speaking, class projects, quizzes, and exams. Build a stronger foundation, work through homework, and feel more prepared for the next test.
• AP Spanish exam preparation — students preparing for AP Spanish 4 - Language and Culture and AP Spanish 5 - Literature and Culture · Focused support to strengthen comprehension, speaking, writing, and literary analysis for the AP Spanish exam.
• Spanish for adults — adults · Learn Spanish for travel, work, family, or everyday conversation. Individual and group classes are available, primarily at the Pleasanton center, with online lessons for some students by arrangement.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Pacific Time

About the provider

Perla Francese founded Perla Spanish Tutoring Center in June 2014 after teaching and tutoring Spanish since 2002. Lupita Garcia has taught and tutored Spanish since 2006 and joined the center in June 2017. The leadership team also includes tutor Karina Moyano, who joined in 2021, and tutor Carolina Franco, who has over 25 years of teaching experience. The program’s mission statement is: “Spanish for school. Spanish for life. Spanish opens your world.”

A paid initial class is used to assess the student’s Spanish level and how they learn. If continuing, an available individual lesson time or a suitable group of up to four is discussed. Homeschool or independent online course support is available. Enrollment form is available; completed form should be brought to the center when arranging enrollment.

Last updated November 6, 2026.