Seattle Amistad School
Seattle Amistad School is a Spanish-English dual language school on Capitol Hill, teaching 148 students from toddlers through 8th grade in two languages every day. A 5 to 1 student-teacher ratio, educators from 10 countries, and 100 percent of 8th graders earning the Seal of Biliteracy. It celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity, and 40 percent of students receive need-based financial aid.
Annette Galindo
Head of School and Early Learning Director
Known For
Two-way Spanish-English dual language immersion, 90 percent Spanish in kindergarten and 50/50 by 5th grade, with every 8th grader earning the Seal of Biliteracy.
Who They Serve
148 students from toddlers through 8th grade on Capitol Hill: Little Learners (ages 2 to 5), Bright Minds, and Bridge Years. 43 percent come from Spanish-dominant homes.
How You Can Help
Sponsor the science lab, the Little Learners library, or tuition assistance; join the board; open a grant connection; mentor a student or educator; send a family; volunteer at an event; or come to Shoulders of Giants on November 12, which benefits Amistad.
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Address
1501 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
What Seattle Amistad School needs this season
A founding sponsor for the science lab
60 ptsAmistad opens its first dedicated science lab in February 2027, where students do science in Spanish. The $25,000 founding sponsor's name goes at the entrance.
The Little Learners bilingual library
40 pts68 children ages 2 to 5 learning to read in two languages at once. A $10,000 sponsor fills their classrooms with books in Spanish and English, with a bookplate in every book.
Tuition assistance
40 pts40% of Amistad students receive need-based financial aid. A $5,000 gift goes straight to a seat for a family who needs one, named or anonymous.
Board seats
60 ptsLeaders who can help a Spanish-English dual language school on Capitol Hill grow and stay reachable for families.
Grant connections
40 ptsAn introduction to a foundation or corporate giving program that funds early learning, bilingual education, or STEM.
Mentors for students and staff
40 ptsProfessionals who will give an hour to an 8th grader thinking about high school, or to an educator building a career.
Families who want two languages
25 ptsKnow a family looking for bilingual immersion from toddler through 8th grade? Send them to Amistad.
Event volunteers
15 ptsHands for the gala, Dia de los Muertos, and the walk-a-thon.
A seat at the November 12 lunch
15 ptsShoulders of Giants, Thursday, November 12, World Trade Center Seattle, benefits Seattle Amistad School. $55 a seat.
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How to Support Seattle Amistad School
A step-by-step guide to supporting Seattle Amistad School, one of the Puget Sound nonprofits curated by Vantage.
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Learn their mission
Seattle Amistad School is a Spanish-English dual language school on Capitol Hill, teaching 148 students from toddlers through 8th grade in two languages every day. A 5 to 1 student-teacher ratio, educators from 10 countries, and 100 percent of 8th graders earning the Seal of Biliteracy. It celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity, and 40 percent of students receive need-based financial aid.
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Identify how you can help
Sponsor the science lab, the Little Learners library, or tuition assistance; join the board; open a grant connection; mentor a student or educator; send a family; volunteer at an event; or come to Shoulders of Giants on November 12, which benefits Amistad.
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Visit their website
Go to https://www.seattleamistadschool.org to see current campaigns, donation options, and volunteer opportunities.
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Make your contribution
Donate, sign up to volunteer, or share Seattle Amistad School's work with people in your network who care about Education, Bilingual/Multicultural.
Frequently Asked
Questions about Seattle Amistad School
What is Seattle Amistad School?+
A Spanish-English dual language school on Capitol Hill in Seattle, teaching 148 students, from toddlers through 8th grade, in two languages every day.
How does the immersion model work?+
Amistad teaches 90 percent in Spanish and 10 percent in English beginning in kindergarten, moving toward 50/50 by 5th grade. 100 percent of Amistad 8th graders earn the Seal of Biliteracy.
What is the student-teacher ratio?+
5 to 1, among the lowest in Washington State.
Is financial aid available?+
Yes. 40 percent of Amistad students receive need-based financial aid, and sliding-scale tuition keeps a bilingual education within reach for the families who want it most.
Who teaches at Amistad?+
Native Spanish-speaking educators from 10 countries.
Who leads Seattle Amistad School?+
Annette Galindo, Head of School and Early Learning Director.
Is Seattle Amistad School a nonprofit?+
Yes. The Seattle Amistad School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 45-2830425, and holds Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency for 2026.
How can I support Amistad?+
Sponsor a space (the science lab opening in February 2027 at $25,000, the Little Learners library at $10,000, or tuition assistance at $5,000), come to the Shoulders of Giants lunch on November 12 at the World Trade Center, which benefits Amistad, or raise a hand for one of the needs on this page.
What does Seattle Amistad School do?+
Seattle Amistad School is a Spanish-English dual language school on Capitol Hill, teaching 148 students from toddlers through 8th grade in two languages every day. A 5 to 1 student-teacher ratio, educators from 10 countries, and 100 percent of 8th graders earning the Seal of Biliteracy. It celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity, and 40 percent of students receive need-based financial aid.
Who does Seattle Amistad School serve?+
148 students from toddlers through 8th grade on Capitol Hill: Little Learners (ages 2 to 5), Bright Minds, and Bridge Years. 43 percent come from Spanish-dominant homes.
How can I support Seattle Amistad School?+
Sponsor the science lab, the Little Learners library, or tuition assistance; join the board; open a grant connection; mentor a student or educator; send a family; volunteer at an event; or come to Shoulders of Giants on November 12, which benefits Amistad.
Where is Seattle Amistad School located?+
Seattle Amistad School serves the Capitol Hill area in Seattle, Washington.
Who leads Seattle Amistad School?+
Seattle Amistad School is led by Annette Galindo.
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