Foreign Languages

Power-Glide, K¹²'s foreign language division, offers 26 award-winning foreign language courses in Spanish, French, Latin, German, and Mandarin Chinese for K-12 students either looking for course credit or enrichment. These courses use a proven natural-language-learning method that focuses on immersive techniques to foster powerful and authentic language mastery. Unlike competitors' offerings, Power-Glide courses were developed specifically to maximize learning in younger minds, regardless of age or learning style.

These self-paced, engaging courses include all-new graphics, video, music, and games to keep children engaged, and make learning a new language exciting! Parents don't need any prior experience with the language—it's all online and designed for kids. 

Aligned with the latest state, national, and ACTFL standards, all Power-Glide courses meet public school requirements. The proven Power-Glide methodology has even been used by leading world language institutions, including the U.S. State Department.

*Teachers Choice Award, 2004 and 2005; Practical Homeschooling Reader's Choice Award; NAAS accredited.

Power-Glide foreign language courses are offered FREE as part of the K12 program at many of the virtual public schools that use the K¹² curriculum, either for credit or as an extra-curricular option. Check with your local K¹² online school for details about the language offering.

Power-Glide courses are also available for direct purchase in both semester- and year-long formats. Teacher support and course credit (for high school) is available as well. Visit the Power-Glide website or call us at 866.467.6189 to learn more.