Curriculum Overview
Panorama Curricular

At Intiwasi, learning is both rigorous and joyful. Our curriculum blends Spanish-English immersion with hands-on inquiry and a global perspective, helping every child think critically, express creatively, and connect meaningfully with the world.

The Intiwasi Way of Learning

El aprendizaje en Intiwasi

At Intiwasi, children grow bilingual, curious, and compassionate.
Our curriculum blends Spanish-English immersion with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) — a global framework that empowers students to learn through inquiry, creativity, and real-world connection.

From preschool through 5th grade, students engage in hands-on learning experiences that align with California Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) while reflecting our multicultural identity and whole-child philosophy.

Think . Create . Connect

Aprendamos con el mundo

The Intiwasi Way of Learning

El aprendizaje en Intiwasi

At Intiwasi, children grow to be bilingual, curious, and compassionate.
We follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), a globally recognized framework that empowers students to learn through inquiry, creativity, and real-world connections.

From Preschool through 6th Grade, students engage in hands-on learning experiences that align with California Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), while celebrating our multicultural identity and nurturing the whole child, heart, mind, and spirit.

Think . Create . Connect

Aprendamos con el mundo

At Intiwasi, we believe learning is a lifelong journey, one that begins with curiosity, grows through connection, and blossoms into understanding.

OUR STRENGTH IS DIVERSITY

At Intiwasi, diversity isn’t just a word, it’s our strength. We foster an inclusive, welcoming community where different backgrounds come together to inspire creativity, connection, and growth.

"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world."

Ludwig Wittgenstein

Our Approach to Academic Excellence

Nuestro Enfoque Académico

At Intiwasi, academic rigor and joyful learning go hand in hand.
We combine the best evidence-based programs with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) inquiry cycle:

Question → nInvestigate → Reflect → Act

so students not only master essential skills but also understand why learning matters.

A holistic and Integrated Curriculum

We integrate:

Spanish Language Arts: Antología, Cartilla de Lectura, and En Español resources develop literacy, fluency, and a deep love for reading and writing in Spanish, nurturing truly bilingual thinkers and communicators.
English Language Arts: Heggerty Phonemic Awareness and Reading & Writing Workshops that build confident, expressive communicators.
Mathematics: Singapore Math (Dimensions), emphasizing deep conceptual understanding and problem-solving. Check out how it differentiates from common core math.
Science: FOSS (UC Berkeley), fully NGSS-aligned and driven by hands-on inquiry.
Social Studies: Connected through IB Transdisciplinary Units, helping students see global and local connections.
Arts, Music & PE: Creativity, identity, movement, and teamwork woven into every learning experience.
Enrichment Classes: Financial Literacy, STEAM, and Dance, nurturing the whole child.

Personalized Growth for Every Learner

Every child follows an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP), guided by our Student Success Advisor. This ensures that each student is challenged, supported, and inspired to grow at their own pace, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Inquiry in Action

Indagación en Acción

At Intiwasi, children are natural explorers, curious, creative, and eager to understand how the world works.

Through inquiry, they learn to:

Ask meaningful questions that drive discovery and understanding
Design projects that connect ideas across disciplines
Reflect deeply on what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown
Take action to make a positive difference in their community

Every IB Unit of Inquiry weaves together multiple subjects, creating authentic, hands-on learning experiences.

A science investigation may involve data analysis in math, a reflective writing piece in language arts, and an art project inspired by global perspectives, showing students that knowledge is interconnected and learning has real-world meaning.

Bilingualism as a Bridge

El Bilingüismo Como Puente

At Intiwasi, we believe language is more than communication, it’s connection.

Spanish and English flow naturally throughout each day, woven into authentic, meaningful contexts: reading rich literature, conducting science experiments, exploring math discussions, and engaging in artistic expression.

By second grade, most students are reading and writing fluently in both languages, developing not only strong academic skills but also a global mindset and deep cultural empathy.

Because at Intiwasi, every word builds understanding, and every language opens a new world.

“Teaching is not about answering questions but about raising questions – opening doors for them in places that they could not imagine.”

Yawar Baig

The Whole-Child

Desarrollo Integral del Niño

At Intiwasi, we believe true education nurtures the mind, heart, and body.
Our curriculum values intellect, creativity, and well-being equally, cultivating learners who are confident, balanced, and connected to themselves and others.

Students build resilience, self-confidence, and collaboration through:

Art that explores culture, identity, and creative expression
Music that celebrates rhythm, heritage, and teamwork
Physical Education that develops healthy bodies and confident movement
Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) woven into daily routines

At Intiwasi, children don’t just learn about balance, they live it every day.

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”
Aristotle

Learning Journey: From Preschool to 5th Grade

Nuestro Camino de Aprendizaje

At Intiwasi, education grows with your child, step by step, year by year.
Each stage is designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, and compassion while strengthening bilingual mastery and academic excellence.

Preschool & TK: Curiosity and Discovery, building wonder, play, and early inquiry.
Kindergarten: Foundations of Learning, where early readers, writers, and thinkers emerge.
1st–2nd Grades: Independence and Confidence, developing voice, agency, and fluency in both languages.
3rd–4th Grades: Creativity and Leadership, applying knowledge through collaboration and innovation.
5th–6th Grades: Global Citizenship and Action, leading with empathy and purpose, ready for middle school and the world beyond.

Each phase builds essential academic skills, bilingual fluency, and social-emotional growth, ensuring students leave Intiwasi not just prepared — but inspired to keep learning.

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““At Intiwasi, we don’t just teach children what to know, we help them discover who they are.”

Why Families Choose Intiwasi

Por qué las Familias Eligen Intiwasi

Families choose Intiwasi because here, learning feels alive. Our students think deeply, speak confidently, and learn joyfully, in two languages.

What sets us apart:

Bilingual, IB-aligned academics grounded in Common Core and NGSS standards
Small class sizes with personalized learning plans that honor every child’s pace
Inquiry-based, hands-on instruction that sparks curiosity and agency
Deep cultural connection and community engagement woven into everyday learning
Teachers who truly know every child, their strengths, their stories, and their dreams
At Intiwasi, families don’t just find a school, they join a community that grows together.