International Languages

International Languages – Elementary

Would Your Child Like To Learn A New Language Or Their Heritage Language And Culture?

The HWCDSB offers free language classes to all students enrolled in the 2019-20 elementary school year and to those attending a private school or are home-schooled. The focus of this program is to offer children an opportunity to develop and/or maintain the ability to listen, speak and write a new language or the language of their home and heritage. At the same time children learn about the culture and heritage associated with the language.

Classes take place for 2.5 hours per week and no prior knowledge of the language is necessary.

Please see registration information below.

ILEP CALENDAR 2019-20

ILEP Flyer- Fall- 2019-20

ILEP Parent letter 2019-20

ILEP PROGRAM 2019-2020

How to Register

Please complete, print and bring the registration form below to the site where the chosen language is offered.

ILEP Flyer- Fall- 2019-20

ILEP Registration

Program Description

Students can benefit from this program, whether they wish to learn a language for the very first time or extend their knowledge of their heritage language. Over 20 language classes are offered in 24 locations throughout Hamilton.

This program provides opportunities for all students to develop new language competencies and cross-cultural understanding that
will allow them to function effectively in Canada’s multicultural society and in the international community.

Who May Apply

This program is available to all elementary school children.

Fees

Free

Want to Work for St. Charles?

Please go to http://www.stcharles.ca/aboutus/careers/ for all of our application forms

Related News

St. Charles International Languages on CHCH

Mary Anilowski, the supervisor for our International Languages - Elementary program was recently interviewed by CHCH TV.

To see the video go to http://www.chch.com/talking-the-talk/

For more information on our International Languages - Elementary program, please go to http://www.stcharles.ca/ILE

Hungarian Flying Squirrels!!!

Our Hungarian International Languages - Elementary experienced a wonderful class trip promoting language and physical literacy with a visit to the Flying Squirrel, a local indoor trampoline park. They jumped, and hopped their way to a fantastic time. The rich discussions and activities that followed this trip built community and language skills. Looks like they had tons of fun! For more information on our International Languages - Elementary program, please go to http://stcharles.ca/ILE

Click https://www.facebook.com/AranyJanosMagyarI ... for more cool pictures

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NOW THAT'S AN EGG! Learning About Ostriches

A Russian International Languages - Elementary class had a visit from ostrich farm owner, Yelena Anikeyeva. Instructor Valida Malikova said, "My students learned a lot about these incredible birds. They were asking very interesting questions. There were many objects that children could touch and feel (like an ostrich egg, feathers, a bunny etc.). Yelena also incorporated humour and magic to the presentation which made it very dynamic,"

For more information on our International Languages - Elementary program, please go to http://stcharles.ca/ILE

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