Now serving Capitol Hill and Mount Rainier
The Socratic School of Language offers an academically focused afterschool experience for children who thrive in small groups and rich language environments. Local DC area elementary school students receive daily immersion in Spanish, Mandarin, or Japanese, combined with clear expectations and joyful learning.
Many DC families who attend John Burroughs ES, Langdon ES, and Langley ES, love our structured and affordable after school programs for their young children and our approach strengthens focus, handwriting, reading, and vocabulary while helping students develop confidence and discipline after a long school day.
Now serving Capitol Hill and Mount Rainier
Hill Center DC
921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington, DC
3833 34th Street
Mount Rainier, MD
Both locations follow the same philosophy, curriculum, and standards of excellence.
Monday through Friday
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Early start options for Maryland students:
11:30 AM
2:00 PM
These early starts support families with half-day or early-dismissal schedules.
Our afterschool program blends strong academics with creative exploration. Students participate in:
daily immersion in Spanish, Mandarin, or Japanese
structured workbook and practice time
classical handwriting and copywork
reading and vocabulary development
conversation circles in the target language
cultural studies and geography
art, music, and practical life activities
The focus is steady progress, clear expectations, and genuine love of language.
Placement is determined by:
target language selection
age and developmental readiness
available classroom openings
Small groups ensure that each child is seen, taught, and guided with intention.
Transportation options for Capitol Hill and Maryland families are currently being finalized.
Please contact us to ask about routes and availability.
We are proud to serve families in Capitol Hill and Mount Rainier. Our goal is simple. Create a place where children are known, challenged, and supported in a traditional, language forward learning environment.
For questions or to begin enrollment, please email
director@TheSocraticSchoolOfLanguage.com or call 202-380-9636.
