Students in Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8 can learn to read, write and speak a new language or maintain their heritage language. More than 20 different language courses are available.*

Duration​

Classes run:

• once a week
• for 2.5 hours
• for 30 classes
• between September and June.

Eligibility

• Elementary ​school-age children, grades SK to 8. 
• Students must be age 5 before December 31st. Proof of age is required.

Fee

Registration

Visit the school site offering the language class during class hours. Continuous registration is available until January 31.

To register, please bring:

• ​Proof of age (students must be 5 years of age by December 31st)
• Ontario Education Number (OEN) (found on the child's report card)
• Student number (if a YRDSB student​)
• $20 in cash or cheque payable to International Languages Program

​Non-YRDSB students must also bring:

• Proof of status in Canada (Canadian citizens require one original Citizenship/Immigration document; other citizenships require two Citizenship/Immigration documents)
• Completed Proof of Pupil Eligibility Form

Information on language courses offered, times and locations can be found below.

A printable version of the international languages courses offered is available.

*These programs will be offered subject to enrolment. York Region District School Board reserves the right to cancel any program due to lack of registration or teacher/instructor.

Contact Us

Have questions? Check out the list of frequently asked questions or contact us at international.languages@yrdsb.ca ​​​