About
Cruz Language Academy / Kiddos Lingua offers 1:1 virtual Spanish lessons through Zoom for TK–12th grade students, a Spanish after school program, a Spanish summer camp, and adults 1:1 Spanish lessons. The summer camp includes games, songs, outdoor play, hands-on activities, arts and crafts, and performances. The program also offers the Hablando en español podcast as a Final Semester Project.
Programs
- 1:1 Virtual Spanish Lessons for TK-12th grade students — TK-12th grade · Monday through Friday starting at 8:30 am until evening, according to teacher availability · $280–$370 per month · Virtual through Zoom; space limited to 5 schoolchildren per day; first come, first served; month-to-month tuition all year-round.
- Spanish After School Program at James Monroe Elementary School — TK to 5th grade · Space is limited to 60 kids; classes A and B; location: James Monroe Elementary School.
- Spanish Summer Camp — Campers learn Spanish through games, songs, outdoor play, hands-on activities, arts and crafts, and performances; dates: 2nd and 3rd weeks of June; location: Palm Valley School, Rancho Mirage, CA.
- Adults 1:1 F2F/Virtual Spanish Lessons — 18 to 99 years old · Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm all year-round · $280–$460 per month · One-on-one private lessons; virtual through Zoom or in-person; minimum a semester; ongoing classes.
- Hablando en español podcast — Podcast to learn Spanish; this podcast is the student's Final Semester Project.
At a glance
- Ages: 4–18 years old
- Price range: $280–$460 per month
- General schedule: All year-round; month-to-month tuition; minimum a semester for private lessons; after-school program from late August to mid-June.
- Facility hours: Monday–Friday: 8:30am–5:30pm; Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
About the provider
The program has been operating since 2010. Luis Miguel is named as managing the program, and the teachers named in the facts are Mrs. Yipsy De Armas, Ms. Ivanna Castro, and Mrs. Daniela Rodriguez. The academy says its teachers hold Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Spanish/Education, are bilingual, native Spanish speakers, background checked, and have valid teaching credentials from accredited universities in the USA, Latin America, and Spain. It is listed as an approved vendor for Mission Vista Academy, Pacific Coast Academy, Cabrillo Point Academy, iLEAD, Sage Oak, and many more.
48-hour reschedule policy; if notice is given less than 48 hrs. or the same day, it results in losing the class credit. Exemption when students or teachers are sick. Space is limited to 5 schoolchildren/day for virtual Spanish lessons.
What families say
“Amazing teachers and program. Both of my children are excelling in Spanish. We are so grateful for Kiddos Lingua!” — JEANNETTE H., Indio, California
“My son is around 8 years old. He started learning Spanish by enrolling in Kiddos Lingua when he started second grade. He made very good progress in learning Spanish vocabulary starting first week itself. Within two months he started forming sentences in Spanish.” — G.S., Bermunda dunes, California
“We have been beyond happy with the after school program at Monroe Elementary! From the very beginning, Luis was so accommodating and the communication was great. The instruction by Mrs. Yipsy is well-planned and organized and our kids have learned so much in a short period of time. I highly recommend this program!” — Jessica Schroeder
Last updated October 12, 2026.
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