Learn a new language for free!
The Simcoe County District School Board offers children in Grades 1 to 8 an opportunity to learn and/or maintain a language other than French or English. Whether you enrol your children in this program to learn a new language, understand a new culture or to extend their knowledge of their first language, every student can benefit from this program.
Eligibility:
Students enrolled in Grades 1 to 8 are eligible to enrol in this program.
Languages:
Barrie: Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, Korean, German, Spanish, Ukrainian
Bradford: Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
If the language of your interest is not listed, please feel free to contact us at (905) 775-4432 ext. 45300
Class Schedule:
Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. starting September 16, 2017
2017/2018 Class Dates:
Semester 1 - September 16, 23, 30 Oct. 14, 21, 28 Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25 Dec. 2, 9, 16
Semester 2 - Jan 13, 20, 27 Feb 3, 10, 24 Mar 3, 24, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12
Locations:
Barrie: Learning Centre, Barrie, 320 Bayfield Street, Bayfield Mall (Highway 400 and Bayfield Street)
Bradford: Learning Centre, Bradford, 157 Holland Street East, Suite 200, 2nd floor
Cost:
There
is no charge for this program; however, we must have a minimum number
of students per language in order to offer the class. Most classes
fill quickly and are established on a first come, first served basis.
Volunteer:
If
you are a high school student interested in volunteering with the
International Language Program, submit a resume and cover letter to Amanda Hickling at ahickling@scdsb.on.ca Please
specify the proficiency in the language that you are interested in
helping with. A reference from your school will be required. We thank
all applicants; however, only successful candidates will be contacted
for an interview.
Registration for 2017-2018 International Languages Program
The registration for 2017-18 school year will open shortly. Please check back for more information in the coming weeks.