NORTH CAROLINA ESA+

Online Spanish classes for North Carolina ESA+ families

Help your child discover the confidence to speak another language.

SpanishVIP’s live, private Spanish lessons connect your child with a native-speaking teacher who gets to know their interests, encourages participation, and helps them practice at their own pace.

Start with a free class and see how personalized Spanish instruction can fit your child’s learning goals.

Live online Spanish

Private lessons

Free trial class

No obligation to enroll. No scholarship funds used for your trial.

Join 1,200+ young learners

Program at a glance

Program

North Carolina Education Student Accounts (ESA+) scholarship.

Administrator

North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA).

Funding

Scholarship funds for eligible students with disabilities, supporting school tuition and other allowable educational expenses. Award amounts and available funds depend on the student’s circumstances.

Who it fits

Eligible North Carolina students with disabilities who meet ESA+ participation requirements, including families using qualifying private-school, homeschool, or co-enrollment arrangements.

Spanish instruction

Foreign-language tutoring falls under Tutoring (Other). It is an allowable expense when program and provider requirements are met.

Academic spending requirement

Spanish tutoring does not count toward the program’s $500 annual academic spending requirement.

Payment

Families submit provider invoices through ClassWallet for review. Approved payments go directly to enrolled providers.

Official ESA+ overview · Tutoring guidance

PLANNING YOUR ESA+ PURCHASE

Explore the lessons now. Confirm funding availability before enrolling.

You can meet a teacher and try a free Spanish class while we work through North Carolina’s provider approval process.

A free first step

Your child’s trial class is free whether or not you enroll. No ESA+ funds are needed.

Payment arrangements explained in advance

Once approval and payment setup are complete, we’ll explain the applicable invoice and ClassWallet steps before arranging scholarship-funded lessons.

Keep your academic spending plan in mind

Spanish can complement your child’s education, but families must meet the ESA+ academic spending requirement through other qualifying expenses.

Read NCSEAA’s academic spending requirements.

PRIVATE LESSONS NOW · GROUPS COMING SOON

Find a comfortable place for your child to practice Spanish

Start with individual instruction built around your child. If you’re interested in learning with classmates, you can also register your interest in upcoming beginner groups.

Private 1:1 lessons

One teacher, one student, and time to work through new ideas together.

Lessons begin at your child’s current level and connect Spanish to familiar topics, personal interests, and meaningful goals.

Individual attention throughout each lesson.

Standard 30-minute children’s lessons.

Guided speaking, listening, and pronunciation practice.

A regular weekly schedule based on teacher availability.

Complete beginners and students with previous experience welcome.

Small-group classes (Coming soon)


We’re preparing beginner groups where children can practice with classmates and learn together with a native-speaking teacher.

Just 2–4 students.

Learners matched by age range and Spanish level.

Shared weekly class times.

Conversation and activities that encourage participation.

We’ll share the schedule, lesson length, price, and proposed start date when a suitable group is ready. Joining the interest list does not confirm placement, a start date, or ESA+ payment availability.

WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US

Big discoveries start with a little conversation

Their first introduction in Spanish. A question they understand without help. A sentence they’re excited to share with you.

Our teachers help your child work toward these moments through regular practice and encouragement.

Personal attention

Private lessons give your child time to ask questions, repeat unfamiliar words, and practice with guidance.

Real conversation

Your child listens and responds to a native-speaking teacher, building toward Spanish they can use beyond the lesson.

Interests that inspire participation

Animals, hobbies, family, favorite foods—familiar topics give your child something to talk about while developing new vocabulary.

A familiar weekly routine

Share your preferred days and times. We’ll help you explore a regular schedule and confirm available options in Eastern Time.

How it works

Three steps to getting started

1

Tell us about your child

Share their age, Spanish experience, interests, and learning goals. Let us know what helps them feel comfortable and participate.

2

Try a free Spanish class

Meet a teacher and experience a personalized lesson before choosing a plan.

3

Choose your next step

We’ll help you explore lesson options and scheduling.

Interested in a future group? Join the separate interest list so we can look for a suitable match.

Join the Group Interest List

MEET THE TEACHERS

A teacher who gets to know how your child learns

Our native-speaking teachers introduce new concepts step by step, model pronunciation, and guide conversation. In private lessons, your child’s teacher gets to know the topics that interest them and the areas where they need more practice.

Colombia
Viviana Jimenez
Private Spanish tutor
“ I love teaching, I love connecting with my students.
Colombia
Valentina Gonzales
Degree in foreign languages · 4+ years · all levels
“ We focus on you, your goals, your interests, your pace.
Colombia
Manuela Gonzalez
Private Spanish teacher · Colombia
“ I focus on creating a space where you feel comfortable, motivated, and capable.
Colombia
Laura Echeverri
From Colombia · degree in languages
“ I focus on building real connections and providing supportive and encouraging feedback.
Colombia
Juan Pablo Jaimes
From Colombia · degree in languages
“ I’m here to make your Spanish journey easy, fun and natural.
Colombia
Daniela Gaviria
Bogotá, Colombia · degree + diploma in teaching Spanish
“ My approach is communicative and student-centered.
Colombia
Alejandra Henao
From Colombia · degree in languages
“ I focus on real conversations and topics that matter to you.
Colombia
Catalina Luque
5 years teaching · master’s in teaching Spanish
“ I would love to be part of your learning journey.

What your child learns

From everyday words to ideas of their own

Lessons start from your child’s current Spanish level. These are examples of the skills they can work toward.

Level 1

Beginner

Greetings, colors, family, numbers, spoken out loud from day one.

Level 2

Building sentences

Present tense, questions, and describing their own day.

Level 3

Storytelling

Past and future, longer answers, reading short texts aloud.

Level 4

Conversational

Holding a real back-and-forth conversation with a native speaker.

Progress reports

Every month you get a short written report: what your child covered, what clicked, and what the teacher is working on next.

Certificates at each level

Kids finish each level with a certificate, a real milestone they can show, and documentation you can keep on file.

Parent reviews

What SpanishVIP parents say

★★★★★

Diligent and conscientious with both our kids.

Our two children have been taking classes for about 9 months now. They enjoy the classes every day, and they’ve learned a lot. Their teacher is very diligent and conscientious!
David Ellis, United StatesTrustpilot review
★★★★★

Patient, upbeat, and keeps her fully engaged.

My 7-year-old daughter had been reluctant to speak Spanish with me at home. I’m happy to see her loving the language now. Her teacher is very patient, upbeat, and successful keeping her attention.
Jackie Hanshaw, United StatesTrustpilot review
★★★★★

She enjoys her lessons and has learned so much.

My 2nd grader has had Spanish lessons daily for around 4 months. She enjoys her lessons and has learned a lot. I would recommend SpanishVIP to other families.
Kailana Burden, United StatesTrustpilot review
★★★★★

Great with our son, great with us too.

My 6-year-old learned Spanish with his teacher for two months and really enjoyed it. The class is fun, and we got great communication on our kid’s progress along the way.
SpanishVIP parentTrustpilot review
★★★★★

She looks forward to class every week.

Her teacher is a phenomenal instructor. My 6-year-old looks forward to Spanish class with her every time. She’s engaging, patient, and connects with her so easily.
SpanishVIP parentTrustpilot review
★★★★★

The right fit for our middle schooler.

We found SpanishVIP to be the best option for our middle-school-age daughter. Her teacher is personable, friendly, patient, and engaging. Could not have asked for a better experience.
SpanishVIP parentTrustpilot review

Book your free class

Meet a teacher before choosing a plan

See how your child responds to a live Spanish lesson and discuss the learning experience with our team.

Please allow 45 minutes for your free trial appointment. Standard children’s lessons are 30 minutes.

What we’ll ask

  • Parent name
  • Email
  • Student name & age
  • Spanish level
  • Whether you plan to use North Carolina ESA+.
  • Preferred times

Questions

North Carolina ESA+ and Spanish class FAQs

Foreign-language tutoring is an allowable ESA+ expense under Tutoring (Other). The service and provider must meet program requirements.

See NCSEAA’s tutoring guidance.

No. For the 2026–27 school year, foreign-language tutoring does not count toward the $500 annual academic spending requirement.

Families must meet that requirement through qualifying tuition and/or curriculum and tutoring in the core subjects specified by NCSEAA.

Review the current spending rules.

Families submit invoices through ClassWallet for review. Once approved, payments go directly to the enrolled provider.

Official provider payment guidance.

No. NCSEAA states that provider services must be paid through ClassWallet; parents cannot pay a provider personally and receive ESA+ reimbursement.

Please confirm payment availability before arranging lessons you intend to fund through ESA+.

Read NCSEAA’s payment requirements.

No. Complete beginners are welcome. If your child already knows some Spanish, their teacher will build on that foundation.

Our currently available private lessons are live, one-on-one online classes. Your child can speak, ask questions, and receive feedback throughout the lesson.

Small-group classes are coming soon and have a separate interest list.

We’ll confirm the group’s service listing, instructor requirements, and scholarship payment arrangements before enrollment is finalized. Joining the interest list does not confirm scholarship coverage.

Our standard children’s lessons are 30 minutes. We’ll confirm the exact duration and number of lessons included in your chosen offering before enrollment.

Give your child a new way to connect with the world

Start with a teacher who listens, topics that spark their curiosity, and opportunities to practice.

Try a private Spanish class and see what your child is ready to discover.

NCSEAA determines student eligibility, allowable expenses, provider enrollment, and payment approval. Foreign-language tutoring does not count toward the ESA+ academic spending requirement. Upcoming groups are subject to scheduling, minimum enrollment, and separate confirmation of funding availability. Learning progress varies with attendance, practice, and individual needs.