Multilingualism
Multilingualism

Celebrating multilingualism

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.

Languages offered

Discover our language programs from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade - supporting students from early years to their greatest accomplishments.

Spanish Mandarin and Russian Latin and Greek

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. 

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.

Empowering every learner

Through a rich mix of language experiences, students build the skills and resilience they need to thrive.

Learning to high levels

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.

Learning to high levels

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.

Real-world language opportunities

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.

Real-world language opportunities

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.

Resources for students and parents

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.

Resources for students and parents

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.

Second Grade Student

I like Spanish because it is fun.

Second Grade Student

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Begin a journey to become multilingual at Hilldale, gain global perspectives, and expand opportunities worldwide.

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