Language Schools

By learning another language, children are able to expand their vocabulary and develop superior reading and writing skills. "There's been research that shows if people know more than one language, it helps their first language," says Suzanne Majhanovich, a professor of education at the University of Western Ontario. She says that the long-term benefits of an education in a second language far outweigh the initial setbacks. According to her, when students first begin an immersion program there is a lag in their English education, but by the fifth grade they surpass students who are not in immersion programs. Read more

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featured Académie St-Laurent Academy View Profile Ottawa, Ontario St. Laurent Blvd./Montreal Rd. NS to 12 Coed $11,500 to $17,500 St-Laurent Academy is a private school that offers programs from nursery to high school in Ottawa. Its average class size is ten to 15 students. Day Progressive User Reviews (1)	Académie St-Laurent Academy	11500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Westside Montessori School View Profile Toronto, Ontario NS to 6 Coed $19,200 to $21,300 An authentic, CCMA accredited Montessori School located in downtown Toronto, offering programs for Toddlers, Casa and Elementary children. Day Montessori User Reviews (1) open house: Nov. 23	Westside Montessori School	19200	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
featured La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science View Profile Toronto, Ontario Leslie/York Mills NS to 12 Coed $12,500 to $26,800 La Citadelle's Excellence in Bilingual Education and academically advanced curriculum develop successful global citizens through IB & AP programs and a holistic approach where students achieve their highest potential. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science	12500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Royal Cachet Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine Ave/Major Mackenzie Dr E NS to 3 Coed $6,800 to $12,900 Royal Cachet Montessori School is a Montessori school that offers programs from nursery to grade three in Markham. Its average class size is five to 15 students. Day Montessori	Royal Cachet Montessori School	6800	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
featured Académie Marie-Claire View Profile Kirkland, Quebec Boul Elkas/Rue Houde PS to 11 Coed $14,094 to $33,000 This academically re-known French & English bilingual serves students from Pre-Kg to High School. Class size averages 20 students; tuition ranges from $15,000 to $18,00 . Boarding is available. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Académie Marie-Claire	14094	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured College Prep International View Profile Montreal, Quebec Rue Sherbrooke/Ave Connaught 5 to 12 Coed $12,000 to $15,000 College Prep International, a traditional private school in Montreal, offers English instruction with partial French immersion, for grades five to twelve. Its average class size range from 12 to 18 Students Day Traditional	College Prep International	12000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Cawthra/Lakeshore PS to 7 Coed $18,820 to $33,970 TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) offers programs from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7. Its average class size is 12 to 22 students. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus)	18820	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Ellington Montessori School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Kennedy Avenue/Highway 401 NS to 8 Coed $8,750 to $15,300 Ellington Montessori School offers small class sizes and individualized programs from pre-school to grade eight. Our holistic approach to education helps prepare students for success in today's rapidly changing world. Day Montessori	Ellington Montessori School	8750	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Children's Garden Nursery School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Bayview Ave/Broadway Ave NS to SK Coed $6,000 to $20,000 Located in the Leaside neighbourhood of Toronto, Children's Garden Nursery School is a well-established private school that offers exceptional programming including Core French and French Immersion. Day User Reviews (3)	Children's Garden Nursery School	6000	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Académie de la Capitale View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Highway 417/Greenbank PS to 12 Coed $13,340 to $19,510 Acadecap International School ( Académie de la Capitale), an IB school, offers bilingual and/or English programmes from Pre-K to Grade 12. Students thrive in a culture of academic excellence and real-life learning. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Académie de la Capitale	13340	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Century Private School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/Silverwood Ave. PS to 12 Coed $16,550 to $26,800 Century Montessori Schools in Richmond Hill runs from preschool to grade twelve, with class sizes as low as 12 students. Day Traditional Montessori	Century Private School	16550	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Bishop's College School View Profile Sherbrooke, Quebec 7 to 12 Coed $25,000 to $66,100 Bishop's College School is an English boarding and day school for students in grades 7 through 12. Small in size and culturally diverse, BCS is an IB World School offering the IB DP and course certificates. Day/Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate	Bishop's College School	25000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Sunrise Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Denison/Warden NS to 8 Coed $10,500 to $16,500 Sunrise Montessori School in Markham offers both English and French Immersion programs from Infant (0 months) to Grade 8. Day Montessori	Sunrise Montessori School	10500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
West Island College (Montreal) View Profile Montreal (DDO), Quebec 7 to 11 Coed $12,565 West Island College offers French and French Immersion programs from grades seven to 11 in Montreal. It is a leader in innovative teaching methods. Average class size 22 students. Day Traditional	West Island College (Montreal)	12565	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Lycée Louis Pasteur View Profile Calgary, Alberta Garrison Blvd SW/33 Ave SW PS to 12 Coed $13,600 to $15,200 Lycée Louis Pasteur is the only school in Calgary to teach the French Ministry of Education and Alberta Education curricula. Three years old to Grade 12. All linguistic backgrounds welcome. Small class sizes. Homestay/Day Traditional User Reviews (2)	Lycée Louis Pasteur	13600	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Coed
Selwyn House School View Profile Westmount, Quebec K to 11 Boys $19,880 to $25,760 Selwyn House School provides a well-rounded education of exceptional depth and scope for boys from Kindergarten to Grade 11. It is located in Westmount, Quebec. Day Liberal Arts	Selwyn House School	19880	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boys
Toronto High School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/Weldrick Road East 9 to 12 Coed $19,000 An inspected and accredited private secondary school offering high school credit courses in small classes or online, leading to high school diploma Boarding/Day/Homestay Traditional Montessori	Toronto High School	19000	HighSchools Boarding Day Homestay Coed
Calgary French & International School View Profile Calgary, Alberta PS to 12 Coed $7,900 to $15,100 Calgary French & International School graduates will be active global citizens with a foundation for life-long success, and our school will be the leader in French immersion and international education. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	Calgary French & International School	7900	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Emmanuel Christian School View Profile Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec Boul Saint-Jean/Jolicoeur K to 11 Coed $7,780 to $15,000 Emmanuel Christian School offers a bilingual program in both Elementary and High School. Our caring, Christ-centered environment enables students to thrive and reach their full potential through a variety of activities. Day Liberal Arts	Emmanuel Christian School	7780	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Guiding Light Academy View Profile Mississauga, Ontario JK to 8 Coed $9,500 Guiding Light Academy is a Catholic private elementary school in Streetsville, Mississauga. We offer an enriched curriculum for JK, SK and Grades 1 to 8. We are located just minutes away from the Streetsville Go Station. Day Traditional Montessori User Reviews (1)	Guiding Light Academy	9500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School View Profile Westmount, Quebec Mount Pleasant Avenue/Cedar Avenue K to 11 Girls $18,763 to $21,417 Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School is a Tier 1 school for girls in Kindergarten through Grade 11, located in Westmount, Quebec. For every girl who has a mind of her own, we have a school to nurture it. Day Progressive	Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School	18763	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
Sidney Ledson Institute View Profile Toronto, Ontario Don Mills Rd/York Mills Rd PS to 6 Coed $4,501 to $12,800 The PK – Grade 6 program is a visible expression of the philosophy embodied in Ledson's books, Raising Brighter Children and Teach Your Child to Read in Just 10 Minutes a Day. Day Traditional User Reviews (6)	Sidney Ledson Institute	4501	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
West Island College View Profile Calgary, Alberta Blackfoot Trail S.E/Glenmore Trail 7 to 12 Coed $18,026 West Island College offers post-secondary preparatory programs from grades 7 to 12 in Calgary. It's class size varies from 15 to 25 students. French Immersion is offered alongside the English program Day Traditional	West Island College	18026	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Kaban Montessori School View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Glen Erin/Dundas NS to 6 Coed $15,000 to $17,000 Kaban Montessori School in west Mississauga/Erin Mills is a CCMA accredited school for children aged 6 months to 12 years. Come for a tour, you'll love it! Day Montessori	Kaban Montessori School	15000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
The Giles School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Leslie Street/York Mills Road PS to 8 Coed $12,900 to $23,400 The Giles School is a French immersion private school in Toronto for children age 2 (Pre-K) to Grade 8. Open Admissions through Grade 1, small classes, and Mandarin introduced as a third language in Grade 1. Day Liberal Arts User Reviews (1)	The Giles School	12900	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Central Montessori School – Maplehurst Campus View Profile North York, Ontario PS to 6 Coed $8,700 to $17,500 The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one - the period from birth to the age of six. Choose Central Montessori Schools. Day Montessori	Central Montessori School – Maplehurst Campus	8700	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Central Montessori Schools - York Mills View Profile Toronto, Ontario NS to 6 Coed $8,900 to $19,900 Central Montessori Schools in Toronto offers instruction from nursery to grade six, with enrolment of 900 day students and tuition starting at $5,900. Day Montessori	Central Montessori Schools - York Mills	8900	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Kuper Academy View Profile Kirkland, Quebec Rue Edmond/Ch Ste-Marie PS to 11 Coed $5,121 to $15,603 Kuper Academy offers programs from pre-school to grade eleven in Kirkland. Its average class size is 22 students. Day Traditional	Kuper Academy	5121	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Momentum Montessori View Profile Toronto, Ontario Dundas Street East/Parliament St. NS to K Coed $13,000 to $20,000 Children absorb multiple languages, music & develop sports skills VERY easily. Momentum Montessori is a multilingual school exposing kids (1.5 - 6 yrs) to multiple languages, sports & music like no other program. Day	Momentum Montessori	13000	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Joan of Arc Academy / Academie Jeanne d'Arc View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Iris St/Woodroffe Ave JK to 8 Girls $15,750 In our all-girls environment, academic achievement in both official languages is the norm. A Joan of Arc Academy bilingual education prepares the women leaders for the challenges of tomorrow. Come and see the difference. Day Progressive	Joan of Arc Academy / Academie Jeanne d'Arc	15750	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Girls
Macdonald-Cartier Academy View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Chrichton St/Electric St 7 to 8 Coed $16,900 Macdonald-Cartier Academy teaches Grade 7 & 8 students how to learn and offers an intensive French immersion program combining rigorous and accelerated academics with athletics and fun experiential learning. Day Traditional	Macdonald-Cartier Academy	16900	MiddleSchools Day Coed
Lycée Français de Toronto View Profile Toronto, Ontario Dufferin/Eglinton PS to 12 Coed $17,152 to $19,860 Lycée Français de Toronto is a French school that offers programs from nursery to grade 12. Its average class size is 17 students. Day Traditional	Lycée Français de Toronto	17152	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Hatch House Montessori School View Profile Whitby, Ontario Brock Street South/Dundas Streer West NS to 8 Coed $9,950 to $13,500 The Hatch House Montessori School is a very child centered school where each student is respected for his/her uniqueness and is taught accordingly. Ask about our unique, fully bilingual elementary program. Day Montessori	Hatch House Montessori School	9950	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
St. George's School of Montreal View Profile Montreal, Quebec K to 11 Coed $18,568 to $22,889 St. George's School of Montreal is a bilingual private school where students acquire a life-long love of learning as we challenge each student to excel and become confident problem solvers and engaged citizens. Day Progressive	St. George's School of Montreal	18568	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
TFS - Canada's International School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Bayview/Lawrence NS to 12 Coed $19,760 to $33,970 TFS - Canada's International School offers Canada's only bilingual IB programs from PK to Grade 12. Average class size is 12 to 22 students. Entrance Scholarship to Grade 7 is available. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	TFS - Canada's International School	19760	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Montessori House of Children View Profile Brantford, Ontario Charlotte St/Chatham St NS to SK Coed $8,200 to $10,000 Located in Brantford, Ontario, Montessori House of Children (MHC) provides excellent programs for grades Nursery to 3 and helps young children reach their learning potential with both independent and self-directed learning. MHC also offers support for students with learning differences. Day Montessori	Montessori House of Children	8200	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Shawnigan Lake School View Profile Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia 8 to 12 Coed $28,500 to $71,300 Shawnigan Lake School is the largest boarding school in Canada. Located in Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, we offer a comprehensive program to 500 young men and women in grades 8-12. Boarding/Day Traditional	Shawnigan Lake School	28500	HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie View Profile Montreal, Quebec chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine/Avenue Claude Champagne 7 to 11 Girls $4,950 to $15,400 École secondaire francophone privée pour jeunes filles située à Outremont, Qc. Les frais de scolarité sont de 4 500 $ par année. Elle offre les profils Éducation internationale, Danse-études et Musique-études. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie	4950	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) View Profile Milton, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $12,000 to $12,850 Oxford Learning Academy – where your child will experience a homeschooling approach with the benefits of socialization in a small classroom environment. This Milton private school runs from PK to grade 8. Day Traditional	Oxford Learning Academy (Private School)	12000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
German International School Toronto View Profile Toronto, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $9,050 to $17,700 German International School in Toronto offers programs from PK to grade 8. It provides a German curriculum enriched with Canadian content. Day Liberal Arts	German International School Toronto	9050	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Séminaire Marie-Reine-du-Clergé View Profile Métabetchouan-Lac-à-la-Croix, Quebec Rte 170/Rte 169 7 to 11 Coed $3,580 to $28,570 SMRC is a coed day and boarding high school in French Canada with a warm & relaxed natural campus, modern rooms, enrichment & support, technology enhanced classrooms & labs, 8 cultural & sports programs, 20+ activities Boarding/Day Traditional	Séminaire Marie-Reine-du-Clergé	3580	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed

The younger a child learns a new language the easier it is for them to correctly mimic the accent, allowing for a seamless transition and more confidence in using this second language later on. Learning another language can also help children focus and improve academically. "You would anticipate kids enrolled in French immersion may not do as well on the English tests," says Majhanovich. "But they tend to do better because they're learning to use their minds. They can't assume that they know things."

Language schools' long term benefits

Colleges and universities constantly look for well-rounded individuals and advanced language skills become an advantage during the application process and in their post-secondary studies. More importantly, however, bilingualism becomes a major advantage when searching for a job, especially in the areas of science, technology, medicine and commerce. Mastering a second language becomes a major asset career-wise. "In Europe, people are typically expected to know at least two languages," said Majhanovich. Second language education puts Canadian students on an equal playing field at the international level.

Fluency in a second language allows for greater travel opportunities and a better understanding of the world. It also provides occasions to build connections on a much more global scale. "It's an opening on different cultures and a whole new set of knowledge," said headmaster Martin Bailly at West Island College in Montreal, Quebec. Students at West Island College have the option of either learning everything in French or of enrolling in the French immersion program where all courses except mathematics, science and English are taught in French.

Kelly, a Grade 9 student at West Island College has never regretted studying in a second language. "I would like to leave this school as perfectly bilingual as I can," she said. She feels that she is prepared to continue her studies in either English or French. "It opens so many doors and opportunities."

—Lindsay Cotton

A Language Schools Q & A with Susan Markle

Learning a second or third language, such as French, German, or Mandarin will open up doors and allow your children to experience the world.

Unique Features

Each school does it differently. At schools like ours that are bilingual, the aim is to have students fully functional and at a high degree of competence in their non-native language in the four language domains: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students are immersed in an environment dominated by the second language so that it is reinforced and solidified. At our school, math, science, history and geography are taught in French, and French- language courses are mandatory up until the final year. Usually, the expectation at language schools is that the non-native language will be near or at native fluency level by graduation.

Benefits

Learning another language tends to enrich and enhance intellectual development, produce greater flexibility in thinking and even strengthen abilities in the native language. It has a positive effect on executive brain functions—staying focused, planning ahead and dealing with ambiguity. It opens doors to other cultures and viewpoints and, in our globalized world, increases job opportunities.

How do I know it's a good fit?

It depends on your child and what their strengths and areas of difficulty are. Some kids have a good ear and a greater propensity for picking up languages. Others can pick it up and do fine, but may have to work a little harder. If a child has difficulty making some sounds or is developmentally delayed in language acquisition, then a bilingual program might not be right for them.

—Susan Markle is Director of admissions at Toronto French School

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Language Schools

Featured Open House Events: View all events

List of Language Schools

Language schools' long term benefits

A Language Schools Q & A with Susan Markle

Unique Features

Benefits

How do I know it's a good fit?

Series: Language Immersion Schools

Sub-types

Articles

In the spotlight:

What makes a great teacher great?

Taking action

Start here: Five steps to finding the perfect school.

Latest Articles

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Featured Open House Events: View all events

List of Language Schools

Language schools' long term benefits

A Language Schools Q & A with Susan Markle

Unique Features

Benefits

How do I know it's a good fit?

Series: Language Immersion Schools

Sub-types

Articles

In the spotlight:

What makes a great teacher great?

Taking action

Start here: Five steps to finding the perfect school.

Latest Articles

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