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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

List of Language Schools


Gordonstoun Nova Scotia Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia — Gordonstoun’s broad curriculum dedicates itself to deliver each student a world class education and personal experiences in a caring and safe environment to instil "Plus est en vous" - There is more in you than you think View School Profile. Sailing training in class in grades 9 and 11 with sailing excursions in the Bay of Fundy Sailing excursions in the Atlantic in grades 10 and 12 Dingy sailing in the Annapolis River above the causeway Rock climbing Three day excursions for Fundy floor biology, hiking and overnight camping Grades: 9 to 12 (Coed) Type: Liberal Arts, International Baccalaureate Tuition: $68,900 Living: Boarding Enrollment: 888 Avg. Class: 15 to 20 View School Profile	Gordonstoun Nova Scotia	68900	HighSchools Boarding Boarding Coed
featured Westside Montessori School View Profile Toronto, Ontario NS to 6 Coed $20,200 to $22,500 An authentic, CCMA accredited Montessori School located in downtown Toronto, offering programs for Toddlers, Casa and Elementary children in beautiful settings with large and expansive natural playgrounds. Day Montessori User Reviews (1)	Westside Montessori School	20200	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
featured College Prep International View Profile Montreal, Quebec Rue Sherbrooke/Ave Connaught 5 to 12 Coed $12,500 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	12500	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured TFS - Canada's International School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Bayview/Lawrence NS to 12 Coed $20,170 to $36,620 TFS - Canada's International School offers an exceptional bilingual education from age 2 to Grade 12. Average class size is 12 to 22 students. Entrance Scholarship to Grade 7 is available. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	TFS - Canada's International School	20170	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Académie Marie-Claire View Profile Kirkland, Quebec Boul Elkas/Rue Houde PS to 11 Coed $14,094 to $16,910 This academically re-known French & English bilingual school serves students from Pre-Kg to High School. Class size averages 20 students; tuition ranges from $14,000 to $18,000. Day Liberal Arts	Académie Marie-Claire	14094	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Kinder Kids International Preschool View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Clarkson Rd North/S Sheridan Way NS to SK Coed $10,500 to $21,600 We know that the early years are crucial for building a strong foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. At Kinder Kids children explore a variety of subjects through fun, hands-on activities in small class sizes. Day	Kinder Kids International Preschool	10500	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
featured Central Montessori Schools View Profile Toronto, Ontario NS to 6 Coed $8,750 to $19,900 CMS' aim is to offer a quality Montessori education preparing all children to reach their full potential and to play a responsible role in protecting the global environment and fostering peace and harmony. Day Montessori User Reviews (2)	Central Montessori Schools	8750	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
featured Académie St-Laurent Academy View Profile Ottawa, Ontario St. Laurent Blvd./Montreal Rd. NS to 12 Coed $12,500 to $18,500 Our mission is personalized student academic success in a friendly and caring school community, in which all students are emotionally supported and socially welcome. Day Progressive User Reviews (1)	Académie St-Laurent Academy	12500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Agora Prep View Profile Aurora, Ontario 1 to 8 Coed $2,500 to $18,000 First school of its kind in the world. We are unique in everything we do. It is time for thinking outside of the box and raising a new generation of leaders, innovaters, inventors and entrepreneurs. Day Progressive Waldorf	Agora Prep	2500	Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
featured Trafalgar Ridge Montessori School View Profile Oakville, Ontario Trafalgar Road/Dundas PS to 3 Coed $8,580 to $14,195 TRMS uniquely provides enriched French as a second language (FSL) instruction for all levels from Preschool to Elementary. We give students a head start in their educational journey by insuring they "Love to Learn"! Day Montessori	Trafalgar Ridge Montessori School	8580	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Académie de la Capitale View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Highway 417/Greenbank JK to 12 Coed $18,633 to $20,225 Acadecap International School (Académie de la Capitale), an IB World School, offers bilingual and/or English programmes from JK to Grade 12. Students thrive in a growth mindset environment and a culture of excellence. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	Académie de la Capitale	18633	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Cawthra/Lakeshore PS to 7 Coed $11,770 to $29,300 TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) offers the Ontario, France and IB programs from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7 in Mississauga. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus)	11770	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Bishop's College School View Profile Sherbrooke, Quebec 7 to 12 Coed $28,100 to $72,450 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	28100	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Toronto High School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/Weldrick Road East 9 to 12 Coed $475 to $19,000 Inspected, accredited High School with campuses in Toronto and Chatham-Kent, offer high school credit courses in small classes and online, leading to High School Diploma. Our 5 acres Chatham Campus is a boarding school. Boarding/eSchool/Day Traditional	Toronto High School	475	HighSchools Boarding eSchool eSchool Day Coed
Macdonald-Cartier Academy View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Chrichton St/Electric St 7 to 8 Coed $17,950 Macdonald-Cartier Academy teaches Grade 7 & 8 students how to learn and offers a full French immersion program combining rigorous and accelerated academics with athletics and fun experiential learning. Day Traditional	Macdonald-Cartier Academy	17950	MiddleSchools Day Coed
Kaban Montessori School View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Glen Erin/Dundas NS to 6 Coed $15,250 to $15,750 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	15250	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
The Dalton School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Yonge/Bloor JK to 8 Coed $23,450 The Dalton School offers a dual-language English-Mandarin program where children from JK to Grade 8 can thrive in a warm, enriched, multicultural environment. Day Progressive User Reviews (1)	The Dalton School	23450	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
École Montessori View Profile Pickering, Ontario Kingston/Altona NS to 6 Coed $8,400 to $17,000 École Montessori is Durham Region's premier French private school dedicated to transforming your child into a BILINGUAL critical thinker with our enriched curriculum that fosters the genius within each student. Day Montessori User Reviews (1)	École Montessori	8400	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
St. Michael's Choir School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Shuter Street/Bond Street 3 to 12 Boys $7,500 St. Michael’s Choir School was founded in 1937 and provides sacred music for services at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica. Located in downtown Toronto, SMCS is an all boys school from grades 3 through 12. Day Traditional	St. Michael's Choir School	7500	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boys
Children's Garden Nursery School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Bayview Ave/Broadway Ave PS to 2 Coed $17,000 to $20,000 Our focus is to provide every child with the opportunity to recover from another year of COVID disruptions. Max of 8 to 10 students per class enables us to get children back on track with their learning. Day Traditional Reggio Emilia User Reviews (3)	Children's Garden Nursery School	17000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
West Island College (Montreal) View Profile Montreal (DDO), Quebec 7 to 11 Coed $12,930 West Island College offers French and French Immersion programs from grades 7 to 11 in Montreal. It is a leader in innovative teaching methods. Average class size 24 students. Day Traditional	West Island College (Montreal)	12930	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Central Montessori School – Maplehurst Campus View Profile North York, Ontario NS to 6 Coed $8,750 to $17,950 CMS' aim is to prepare all children to reach their full potential (academically, artistically, & physically) and to play a responsible role in protecting the global environment and fostering peace and harmony. Day Montessori	Central Montessori School – Maplehurst Campus	8750	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Hatch House Montessori School View Profile Whitby, Ontario Brock Street South/Dundas Streer West NS to 8 Coed $10,500 to $14,000 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	10500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Shawnigan Lake School View Profile Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia 8 to 12 Coed $31,625 to $79,630 Beginning in Grade 8, our unique Shawnigan journey purposefully guides students through a distinct, unparalleled and bold educational experience on our stunning waterfront campus on Canada’s beautiful West Coast. Day/Boarding Traditional	Shawnigan Lake School	31625	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
The Giles School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Leslie Street/York Mills Road PS to 8 Coed $13,300 to $23,705 The Giles School has small class sizes, leadership programs and intensive STEM learning that support both immersion and introductory language programming in each of the six official languages of the United Nations. Day Progressive User Reviews (6)	The Giles School	13300	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Lycée Claudel View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Place Lycée Pl./Ruelle Hinks Lane PS to 12 Coed $11,008 to $15,121 Our goal is to nurture curious spirits, which is why we value a multilingual pedagogy that encourages both French immersion and a wide selection of langage courses, while promoting cultural exchange. Day Traditional User Reviews (2)	Lycée Claudel	11008	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Kanata Montessori View Profile Kanata, Ontario Eagleson Road/Stonehaven Drive NS to 12 Coed $16,750 to $18,500 For more than 40 years, Kanata Montessori has been graduating students with self-confidence, critical thinking skills, respect, high academic achievement, and an international perspective. Day Montessori Montessori User Reviews (3)	Kanata Montessori	16750	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Lycée Louis Pasteur View Profile Calgary, Alberta Garrison Blvd SW/33 Ave SW PS to 12 Coed $14,660 to $16,630 Lycée international de Calgary is the only school in Calgary to teach the French Ministry of Education and Alberta Education curricula. 3-years-old to Grade 12. All linguistic backgrounds are welcome. Small class sizes. Homestay/Day Traditional User Reviews (2)	Lycée Louis Pasteur	14660	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Coed
Kuper Academy View Profile Kirkland, Quebec Rue Edmond/Ch Ste-Marie PS to 11 Coed $5,121 to $16,222 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
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) View Profile Milton, Ontario JK to 8 Coed $12,000 to $12,895 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 K to grade 8. Day Traditional	Oxford Learning Academy (Private School)	12000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Toronto French Montessori View Profile Whitchurch-stouffville, Ontario Ninth Line/Main Street PS to 8 Coed $7,620 to $16,350 Toronto French Montessori offers French and English programs from pre-school to grade 8 in York Region. Its average class size is 15 students. Day Montessori User Reviews (1)	Toronto French Montessori	7620	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Day Coed
Guiding Light Academy View Profile Mississauga, Ontario JK to 8 Coed $10,000 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 (4)	Guiding Light Academy	10000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Royal Cachet Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine Ave/Major Mackenzie Dr E NS to 3 Coed $7,600 to $12,900 Royal Cachet has authentic Montessori programs from infants to grade 3 in our healthy & safe environments. We focus on the Language & Math areas of the Montessori Curriculum & encourage our students to grow and succeed. Day Montessori	Royal Cachet Montessori School	7600	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Montessori House of Children View Profile Brantford, Ontario Charlotte St/Chatham St NS to SK Coed $10,000 to $12,000 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	10000	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Academie Jeanne d'Arc View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Iris St/Woodroffe Ave JK to 8 Girls $16,500 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	Academie Jeanne d'Arc	16500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Girls
West Island College View Profile Calgary, Alberta Blackfoot Trail S.E/Glenmore Trail 7 to 12 Coed $18,930 West Island College offers English and French Immersion with a focus on academics, leadership, athletics and global awareness. Students are curious, creative and innovative - able to impact the world. Day Traditional User Reviews (2)	West Island College	18930	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
St. George's School of Montreal View Profile Montreal, Quebec K to 11 Coed $19,125 to $23,575 St. George's School of Montreal is a bilingual independent 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	19125	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Emmanuel Christian School View Profile Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec Boul Saint-Jean/Jolicoeur K to 11 Coed $8,032 to $15,000 Emmanuel Christian School offers an Elementary and High School bilingual program. Our caring Christ-centered environment enables students to thrive and excel academically and spiritually through a variety of programs. Day Liberal Arts	Emmanuel Christian School	8032	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Sunrise Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Denison/Warden NS to 8 Coed $10,500 to $16,500 Our curriculum are designed to build essential skills and concepts that help with the cognitive, social, creative, emotional, and physical development of your child with the aim to be a successful learner for life! Day Montessori User Reviews (5)	Sunrise Montessori School	10500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
North Star Academy View Profile Laval, Quebec 7 to 12 Coed $13,150 to $20,900 North Star Academy Laval is the only private English high school in Laval. We offer small classroom sizes for individualized attention. We teach not only for school but for life! Certificate of eligibility not required. Boarding/Day Traditional User Reviews (2)	North Star Academy	13150	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School View Profile Westmount, Quebec Mount Pleasant Avenue/Cedar Avenue K to 11 Girls $19,525 to $23,000 Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School offers a Tier 1 education for girls from K-11, located in Westmount, Qc. We develop bold leaders and creative thinkers — equipping each girl to be the entrepreneur of her own future. Day Progressive Our Kids Review	Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School	19525	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
Selwyn House School View Profile Westmount, Quebec K to 11 Boys $20,850 to $26,990 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	20850	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boys
German International School Toronto View Profile Toronto, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $9,325 to $18,150 The German International School Toronto offers a unique blended German and Ontarian curriculum. GIST also offers a ChARAKTER education in small class sizes and with individual learning support. Day Traditional	German International School Toronto	9325	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Calgary French & International School View Profile Calgary, Alberta PS to 12 Coed $7,490 to $14,310 As western Canada's leader in French immersion education, Calgary French & International School students are active leaders and global citizens, graduating with a foundation for life long success. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	Calgary French & International School	7490	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Lycée Français de Toronto View Profile Toronto, Ontario Dufferin/Eglinton PS to 12 Coed $18,300 to $20,900 By proposing the learning excellence of the French Ministry of Education strongly anchored in Toronto life and Canadian culture, our school offers students the best of both cultures. Day Traditional	Lycée Français de Toronto	18300	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools 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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