Coconut Grove Bilingual School

Coconut Grove Bilingual School is a private institution nestled in one of Miami's oldest and most culturally rich neighborhoods. Serving students aged 3 to 14, the school delivers an American curriculum through a true dual-language immersion model in which English and Spanish share equal instructional time across all academic subjects. This is not supplemental language instruction — it is a fully integrated bilingual program where students develop genuine academic fluency in both languages. The campus sits on a lush, tree-canopied property along Main Highway in the heart of Coconut Grove. Facilities include airy, naturally lit classrooms, a dedicated science laboratory with age-appropriate equipment, an outdoor sports court, and an expansive tropical garden that serves as both an outdoor classroom and a living science resource. The garden program teaches environmental stewardship and connects students to Florida's unique ecosystem through hands-on projects including native plant cultivation, composting, and water conservation. The school's bilingual model draws directly from the cultural fabric of Miami-Dade County, where over 70 percent of residents speak a language other than English at home. Students are taught by teams of co-teachers — one English-dominant and one Spanish-dominant — who collaborate to deliver integrated lessons across literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By the time students complete the middle school years, they demonstrate strong reading, writing, and oral proficiency in both languages, preparing them for competitive admission to bilingual and international secondary programs. Coconut Grove Bilingual School holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS/Cognia) and is a member of the Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISFL). The school meets all Florida Department of Education (FDOE) standards and employs teachers with Florida certification alongside educators recruited from Spanish-speaking countries for their native fluency and pedagogical expertise. Extracurricular offerings include visual arts, music, drama, chess, coding, and competitive sports. The school maintains an active parent association that organizes cultural events, including an annual Latin Heritage Festival and bilingual literacy nights. Tuition fees range from USD 22,000 to USD 38,000 per year. The Coconut Grove location provides convenient access for families living in Coral Gables, South Miami, Brickell, and Key Biscayne.