Seattle Amistad School

What Seattle Amistad School does

Seattle Amistad School is an independent private PK-8 school founded in 2011 by Farin Houk and headquartered at 1501 10th Avenue East in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. The school delivers a Spanish-English two-way dual language immersion program structured in three sequential stages: Little Learners (12 months through Pre-K) using 100% Spanish immersion through play-based learning; Bright Minds (K-5) implementing a 90:10 Spanish immersion model that transitions to a 50/50 bilingual balance by 5th grade; and Bridge Years (6-8) offering a rigorous middle school curriculum that culminates in a 100% National Seal of Biliteracy achievement rate for graduates. Curriculum is differentiated by content-based instruction alternating between Spanish and English across literacy, math, science, and social studies, integrated with anti-bias education, social-emotional learning, arts, music, and weekly Capoeira.

The business model is tuition-driven and B2C, with revenue concentrated across four recurring streams: monthly early-learning tuition ($2,527.62–$3,426.91 depending on age band), annual K-8 tuition ($24,319.05 elementary; $25,465.44 middle school) set by the Board of Trustees, before/after care programs ($145–$445/month with drop-in options), and seasonal summer camps ($450/week, open to the public). A supplementary donations and philanthropy stream supports financial aid, arts, and teacher development. The school accepts Washington State Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) and City of Seattle Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) subsidies, broadening accessibility. Go-to-market is community-driven: enrollment flows from campus tours, open houses, parent referrals, and cultural events such as Hora de Amistad assemblies.

Seattle Amistad School is governed by a Board of Trustees (chaired by Lisa Devine) and operates with approximately 12 staff, including a Head of School (Dr. Annette Galindo, Interim since 2024), directors for academics, operations, business/HR, marketing/development, and admissions, plus teaching faculty. Technology infrastructure is minimal: Gradelink serves as the student information system. There are no disclosed external investors, parent company, subsidiaries, or M&A activity; the school appears to be a nonprofit educational organization funded through tuition, donations, and financial aid programs.

Name

Seattle Amistad School

Legal name

Seattle Amistad School

Website

https://seattleamistadschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seattle Amistad School is an independent PK-8 private school in Seattle delivering Spanish-English two-way dual language immersion to families seeking bilingual education, operating from a single Capitol Hill campus since 2011.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Bilingual K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAL

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACABAH

Bilingual/Language-Immersion Preschools

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

SECONDARYEDACACAI

Language-Immersion Nursery & Playgroups

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

Keywords

• Dual language education
• Bilingual immersion school
• Private K-8 education
• Spanish immersion programs
• Early childhood learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Early Learning Tuition: Monthly tuition fees for toddlers (12-29 months) and preschoolers (30 months to Pre-K), ranging from $2,527.62 to $3,426.91 per month depending on age group and program
2. K-8 Tuition: Annual tuition for elementary ($24,319.05/year for K-5th) and middle school ($25,465.44/year for 6-8th grade), set by Board of Trustees
3. Summer Camps: Week-long summer enrichment programs including Robotics and Into the Wild camps at $450/week with early payment discounts and sibling discounts
4. Before and After School Programs: Mañanitas (early care 7:30 AM) at $145/month, TICA (after care until 5:30 PM) at $334/month, or combined at $445/month with drop-in options available
5. Donations and Philanthropy: One-time gifts, monthly giving, corporate matching, and in-kind contributions supporting financial aid, arts programs, experience fund, and teacher development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seattle Amistad School is an independent private school offering PK-8 Spanish-English dual language immersion education through a two-way 90:10 to 50:50 model, combined with before/after care, summer camps, and a meal program. Its core deliverable is full-time bilingual immersion schooling for children from infancy through eighth grade, anchored in anti-bias and whole-child pedagogy.

Product overview

Seattle Amistad School operates as a PK-8 Spanish-English dual language immersion educational institution offering a unified program of Spanish immersion education. The core academic offerings consist of three sequential programs: Little Learners (12 months-PreK) providing 100% Spanish immersion early childhood education, Bright Minds (K-5th grade) using a 90:10 two-way immersion model transitioning to 50/50 balance, and Bridge Years (6-8th grade) for middle schoolers. Supporting programs include Mañanitas (early care) and TICA (after-school care), seasonal summer camps (Robotics for Kids and Into the Wild), and a meal program through Green Sprouts. All offerings reinforce the school's dual-language immersion approach and cultural enrichment mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Little Learners Program Full-time Spanish-English dual language immersion program for children aged 12 months through Pre-K, using the 90:10 model with Spanish-dominant instruction. Designed for Seattle-area families seeking bilingual early childhood education.
• Bright Minds Program Spanish-English dual language immersion elementary program for grades K-5, transitioning from the 90:10 model toward a balanced 50:50 Spanish-English ratio. Targets families seeking continuous bilingual K-5 schooling.
• Bridge Years Program Spanish-English dual language immersion middle school program for grades 6-8, intended to sustain and extend the biliteracy trajectory established in earlier grades and prepare students for the National Seal of Biliteracy.
• Mañanitas Before Care Before-school care service available to enrolled Seattle Amistad School families, providing supervised care prior to the start of the instructional day.
• TICA After Care After-school care service available to enrolled Seattle Amistad School families, providing supervised programming and enrichment beyond the instructional day.
• Into the Wild Summer Camp Public summer camp program themed around nature and outdoor exploration, available to children in the broader Seattle community beyond enrolled families.
• Robotics for Kids Summer Camp Public summer camp program focused on robotics and STEM learning, available to children in the broader Seattle community beyond enrolled families.
• Meal Program School meal service offered to enrolled students, providing daily meals as an add-on to tuition and supporting full-day programming for working families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates earn the National Seal of Biliteracy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Green SproutsminorOthersPartnership with Green Sprouts to provide fresh, nutritious meals accommodating all allergies and dietary needs. The school code is SAS1501. Families can also opt to send lunch from home.
• Local Community OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborations with local arts and cultural organizations for events, family support services, and community strengthening initiatives. Contact: Erica Carraway for community partnerships.
• Corporate SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partnerships supporting Amistad through sponsorships, employee giving, volunteer programs, and matching gifts to create greater access to bilingual education. Event sponsorships available for cultural celebrations and student showcases.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Lango Kids: U.S. provider of foreign-language classes and summer camps for kids including Spanish immersion programs. Comparable as a children's Spanish-immersion programming peer with similar supplemental/seasonal revenue model, but operates classes and camps rather than a full private PK-8 school.

Regional players

• The Northwest School: Independent 6-12 private school in Seattle with a humanities and global-focus curriculum. Comparable as a Seattle private school competing for mission-driven families; differs in being middle/high school only and not language-immersion based.
• Eastside Preparatory School: Independent K-12 private school on Seattle's Eastside (Kirkland). Comparable as a higher-cost Pacific Northwest independent school targeting similar affluent, college-oriented families; differs in grade span and absence of language-immersion focus.
• Le Jardin Academy: Independent K-12 private school in Hawaii with French and Chinese immersion tracks. Comparable as a Pacific-region independent private school with full language-immersion curriculum; differs in geography and target language.
• The Meridian School: Independent progressive PK-5 private school in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood. Comparable as a Seattle-based independent private school serving similar affluent, mission-aligned families; differs from Amistad by focusing on progressive general academics rather than dual-language immersion.
• Synergy School: Independent K-8 private school in Seattle. Comparable as a Seattle K-8 private school competing for the same family demographic; differs in lacking dual-language immersion.

Direct peers

• International School of Bellevue: Independent K-5 private school in Bellevue offering dual-language immersion including Spanish tracks. Comparable as a Puget Sound private elementary with immersion programming targeting similar bilingual-education families.
• Bilingüe Academy: Independent Spanish-English dual language immersion school serving PK-8 students in the Pacific Northwest. Direct peer in product offering, target customer (Spanish-immersion-seeking families), and dual-language curriculum model.
• Escuelita Bilingüe Preschool: Independent Spanish-English bilingual preschool/early learning provider in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable in dual-language early-childhood mission and Spanish-immersion curriculum; differs in narrower age range (preschool vs PK-8).

Broad incumbents

• Berlitz Corporation: Global language instruction incumbent offering immersive language programs for children and adults. Comparable as a broad language-education incumbent; overlaps with Amistad on second-language acquisition but lacks Amistad's PK-8 private-school format and dual-language cultural curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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