Spanish Bilingual Program
The International Spanish Academies and Bilingual Programs:
Offered for Grades 7-9
- is consistent with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Aim for students’ high academic achievement and strong communicative skills in both Spanish and English
- Strive to enrich and complement students’ first language
- Place a strong emphasis on faith, language, and culture
- Celebrate our faith with an annual gathering of all Spanish Bilingual students to honour Our Lady of Guadelupe
- Provide French as a second language in grades 4 and upward
- Employ dedicated professional staff and administration
- Offer international proficiency exams as an official testing centre accredited by the Cervantes Institute of Spain
- Offer convenient yellow bus service
What does an International Spanish Academy include?
- Support from the Ministry of Education of Spain
- Visiting teachers from Spain
- Language and culture assistant programs
- Spanish Language Advisor at Alberta Education
- Supplemental materials and resources
- Cultural contacts with Spain
- Annual seminars for educators
- The opportunity to obtain the DELE Spanish Proficiency Certificate