Basic English & Esl (2 Pk) / Instructional Communikids opened in 2005 with Spanish classes for 20 children. Now it has 200 students in 30 classes, and has added French, Chinese, Arabic and Italian. Each 10-week course is about $300. The partners plan to open a second location in Falls Church this fall, and a third, in Ashburn, in January. Their goal is five locations in five years; they’re even considering franchising. The three founders are co-directors. Jeannine, who is not a native Spanish speaker, handles contact with the public, registration and planning. In addition to teaching, Raśl designs the curriculum. Mariana teaches and is responsible for educational materials. All three interview and hire teachers; Raśl and Mariana train them.

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