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Multilingualism is key to understanding cultures and building a strong community. Learning languages opens up new perspectives and fosters global connections.
Through our language program pupils not only enhance communication skills, but also foster cultural understanding and open doors to future opportunities. Students develop a deep appreciation for different cultures and become confident global citizens.
Students flourish in a vibrant community, with over 20 countries represented, where they embrace and learn from diverse cultures through events and activities.
Learners dive into Spanish from Kindergarten to Middle School, reaching high school-level proficiency by Middle School. Mandarin and Russian are offered in after-care to expand linguistic horizons.
Through hands-on activities like Lunar New Year parties and Mexican Market Day, as well as local trips to Chinatown and the Japanese Tea Garden, students deepen their cultural understanding, enhance language skills, and celebrate diversity.
Students learn Latin, Greek roots, and language history to strengthen vocabulary, enhance language skills, and become truly multilingual.
Discover our language programs from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade - supporting students from early years to their greatest accomplishments.
Spanish
Students from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade learn Spanish, expanding their language skills. Students in Primary Grades participate in Spanish twice a week, while Elementary grades and Middle school meet three times a week.Â
Mandarin and Russian
Students of all grades can take Mandarin and Russian classes during our after-care program. This further broadens their linguistic and cultural horizons. Our youngest learners in the Early Learning Academy embark on their Mandarin journey as early as age 2, with weekly lessons that ignite curiosity and nurture language development.
Latin and Greek
Students from Fourth and Fifth grade, start learning Latin to explore language structure and culture. In middle school, they study Latin and Greek roots, strengthening their vocabulary.
Through a rich mix of language experiences, students build the skills and resilience they need to thrive.
Students complete the Third year of high school Spanish by the time they graduate Eighth Grade. Participation in the National Spanish Exam shows high proficiency, even in Sixth Grade.
Singing, puppetry, games and repetition help our students develop new language skills in a fun way. As they progress, they practice speaking, explore cultures, and advance grammar. Real-world practice includes trips to the local taqueria and our Mexican Market Day festival, enhancing cultural understanding and communication skills.
Our students are gradually introduced to writing and grammar through our Symtalk curriculum, a Rosetta Stone-style instruction for kids. To ensure continuous learning, parents are also involved, receiving music in Spanish to sing along with their children at home. This boosts their confidence in speaking and writing, which is essential for real-life future success.
I like Spanish because it is fun.
Second Grade Student
I really enjoy learning Spanish, it’s fun, engaging, and gives me the chance to explore a new language and culture. Mr. Alvarado is a fantastic teacher who makes every lesson exciting and easy to understand.
Begin a journey to become multilingual at Hilldale, gain global perspectives, and expand opportunities worldwide.
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