OUR HISTORY
StudioLingua was founded in 2023 by a group of parents and educators who realized that there was not a full-time Italian immersion school in Portland that met the needs of working families and that provided children with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Italian language and culture at an early age.
OUR VISION
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community of early learners with a strong foundation in the Italian and American languages and cultures. Our goal is to grow our school and community programs regardless of cultural background, so children can have opportunities to
experience language immersion, global awareness, and cross-cultural connection throughout their education. We believe that Italian culture and language can enrich the lives of all children, and we celebrate the unique heritage of each child and family in our community. Inspired by the cross-cultural experiences of our founders and staff, we strive to create a joyful and welcoming environment where
every child can thrive.
MISSION
StudioLingua provides a safe and nurturing bilingual environment for children to explore, grow, and learn. Language and culture go hand in hand, and we strive to create an immersive and inclusive Italian preschool experience that will help our students acquire the language and develop a multicultural worldview. Our teachers are trained in early childhood education and experienced in the Reggio Emilia approach, allowing children to learn through exploration and collaboration.
WHY STUDIOLINGUA
Our name is grounded in the Italian approach to early childhood education and the value and benefits of learning a second language. StudioLingua references two words: “Studio,” which means workshop in Italian and refers to the Reggio Emilia approach (an educational philosophy and pedagogy) where children explore art in all its forms and “Lingua,” which means language in Italian and refers to an immersive experience in a second language. The merging of the Reggio Emilia approach and dual language instruction is core to our program's mission and founding principles.
