Yak Academy

Yak Academy offers play-based language immersion classes in Spanish, Mandarin, and French. The program includes Baby & Me Spanish, Toddler Spanish, Preschool Spanish, Elementary Spanish, Baby & Me Mandarin, Toddler Program, Preschool Classes, and Elementary Program. Activities include music, sensory play, gentle routines, movement, songs, hands-on themed activities, conversation, early literacy, pretend play, songs, stories, and cultural experiences.

Programs

• Spanish Immersion — 10 months – 12 years · Interactive Spanish classes focusing on conversation, culture, and real-world communication through games and activities.
• Mandarin Classes — 10 months – 12 years · Engaging Mandarin instruction introducing characters, tones, and Chinese culture in a fun, age-appropriate setting.
• French Programs — 10 months – 12 years · Delightful French lessons incorporating songs, stories, and cultural experiences to build language skills naturally.
• Baby & Me — 10-24 Months · Play-based language immersion class for babies and caregivers.
• Toddler Program — 2-3 Years · Play-based language immersion class for toddlers.
• Preschool Classes — 4-6 Years · Play-based language immersion class for preschool children.
• Elementary Program — 7-12 Years · Play-based language immersion class for elementary-age children.
• Baby & Me Spanish — 10-24 Months · Caregiver & baby explore Spanish through music, sensory play, and gentle routines.
• Toddler Spanish — 2-3 Years · Vocabulary builds through movement, songs, and hands-on themed activities.
• Preschool Spanish — 4-6 Years · Conversation, early literacy, and pretend play in a full Spanish environment.
• Elementary Spanish — 7-12 Years · Reading, writing, and conversation prep for dual-immersion school success.
• Baby & Me Mandarin — 10-24 Months · Early ear training through music, rhymes, and caregiver bonding in Mandarin.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–12 years old
• General schedule: Play-based language immersion for ages 10 months – 12 years. Age-appropriate classes are listed as 10-24 Months, 2-3 Years, 4-6 Years, and 7-12 Years.

About the provider

Yak Academy is described as a premier language immersion school in Redondo Beach serving families across the South Bay. The leadership team listed on the page includes Mrs. Blanca, Founder & Director, and Ms. Maria, Spanish Instructor. The page states that 25 years of experience is listed, and Mrs. Blanca is described as having over 15 years of experience.

Enrollment is accepted on a year-round basis. No Spanish at home is not a problem according to the page. The page states that no extra practice at home is needed to thrive in the immersive classroom environment.

What families say

“Yak Academy is the BEST and I MEAN IT!!! My Son begs to attend school seven days a week. He has thrived not only personally but academically while attending YAK. The staff is caring, loving and nurturing, all of the ingredients needed for our little humans to THRIVE.” — Melissa G., Los Angeles, CA · Feb 21, 2026

“Yak Academy is an amazing language immersion school! They helped my daughter learn Spanish, which helped her get into a dual immersion school. My daughter is now taking Mandarin and absolutely loves all of the teachers.” — Dezalia Solomon, Lawndale, CA · Mar 26, 2026

Last updated October 26, 2026.