Language Immersion Options
Give your child a world of possibilities by enrolling them in Minnetonka’s Language Immersion Program in Chinese or Spanish. From the first day of school, students begin building a second language alongside essential academic skills in a welcoming classroom designed for young learners.
Our immersion programs combine Minnetonka’s tradition of academic excellence with the lifelong advantages of learning another language. Students learn subjects in Chinese or Spanish, following the same Kindergarten curriculum as their English-program peers. Language learning becomes part of every discovery, conversation and classroom activity, helping students grow as confident learners while developing fluency throughout their elementary years.
Every Minnetonka neighborhood elementary school offers both an English program and an immersion program. Families choosing immersion are asked to make a six-year commitment to their selected language, giving children the continuity to build lasting language skills and cultural understanding.
Chinese Immersion
Discover the possibilities of learning Mandarin Chinese. Through classroom learning and cultural experiences, students develop communication skills and explore the traditions, stories and perspectives of Chinese-speaking communities.
Chinese Immersion begins in kindergarten at:
- Excelsior Elementary
- Scenic Heights Elementary
Spanish Immersion
Build connections through Spanish. Daily learning and cultural experiences help students develop communication skills while exploring the diverse traditions, stories and perspectives of Spanish-speaking communities.
Spanish Immersion begins in kindergarten at:
- Clear Springs Elementary
- Deephaven Elementary
- Groveland Elementary
- Minnewashta Elementary
Learn More About Our Immersion Programs
You're invited to visit our schools and learn more about what makes Minnetonka a leader in Immersion. Meet our educators, take a closer look at classrooms and get answers to your questions at an upcoming information session or school visit. Or, you can begin your enrollment application today if you've already made a decision to join our community.
Contact Our Enrollment Team
Student Last Name A-L
Jeremy Ballsrud
jeremy.ballsrud@minnetonkaschools.org
952-401-5009
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Kristin Walters
Kristin.Walters@minnetonkaschools.org
952-401-5012
Office Hours
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Fax: 952-401-5092
Mailing Address:
Minnetonka Schools Student Registration
5621 County Rd 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345
*Please note, to schedule a tour you may call the school of interest directly or complete our visit form.
