Elementary International Languages
Students must be in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 to participate in this program.
Saturday Programs: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and runs from September 20, 2025 to June 13, 2026.
Please note there are no classes on the following Saturdays due to holidays: October 11, December 20 & 27, January 3, February 14, March 14 & 21, April 4, and May 16.
Greek and Ukrainian offered Wednesday Evenings - 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and runs from September 25, 2025 - May 20, 2026.
Please note there are no classes on the following Wednesdays during the Christmas Break and March Break: December 24 & 31, January 7, and March 18.
Registration is closed for the 2025-26 year.
Summer classes are available. Please visit our Summer International Languages webpage for more informaton.
International Languages
We are offering the following International Language classes for the 2025-26 school year.
All classes are offered on Saturdays unless otherwise indicated.
| Language | Location |
| Arabic | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School - Ajax |
| Amharic - CANCELLED | Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School - Oshawa |
| Bengali - CANCELLED | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School - Ajax |
| Cantonese | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School - Ajax |
| Dari | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School - Ajax |
| Dari | All Saints Catholic Secondary School - Whitby |
| Farsi - CANCELLED | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School - Ajax |
| Farsi - CANCELLED | All Saints Catholic Secondary School - Whitby |
| Filipino | All Saints Catholic Secondary School - Whitby |
| German - CANCELLED | Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School - Oshawa |
| Greek | All Saints Catholic Secondary School - Whitby - Wednesday Evenings |
| Hindi | St. Mary Catholic Secondary School - Pickering |
| Hindi | All Saints Catholic Secondary School - Whitby |
| Igbo | Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School - Oshawa |
| Italian | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School - Ajax |
| Italian | Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School - Oshawa |
| Korean | All Saints Catholic Secondary School - Whitby |
| Mandarin | St. Mary Catholic Secondary School - Pickering |
| Mandarin | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School - Ajax |
| Mandarin | All Saints Catholic Secondary School - Whitby |
| Odia - CANCELLED | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School - Ajax |
| Oromo - CANCELLED | St. Mary Catholic Secondary School - Pickering |
| Pashto - CANCELLED | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School - Ajax |
| Polish | Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School - Oshawa |
| Portuguese - CANCELLED | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School - Ajax |
| Portuguese | Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School - Oshawa |
| Russian | Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School - Oshawa |
| Spanish | St. Mary Catholic Secondary School - Pickering |
| Spanish | All Saints Catholic Secondary School - Whitby |
| Spanish | Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School - Oshawa |
| Swahili - CANCELLED | St. Mary Catholic Secondary School - Pickering |
| Tamil | Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School - Oshawa |
| Tamil | All Saints Catholic Secondary School - Whitby |
| Tamil | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School - Ajax |
| Ukrainian | All Saints Catholic Secondary School - Whitby - Wednesday Evenings |
| Urdu - CANCELLED | St. Mary Catholic Secondary School - Pickering |
| Urdu | All Saints Catholic Secondary School - Whitby |
| Yoruba - CANCELLED | St. Mary Catholic Secondary School - Pickering |
| Yoruba | Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School - Oshawa |
Indigenous Languages
| Language | Locations (2025-2026) |
| Mohawk | Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School |
| Ojibwe | Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School |
Testimonials
“We truly value the International Language program. The program builds confidence, encourages friendships, and provides valuable opportunities for personal growth. We greatly appreciate the positive, welcoming and supportive learning environment, as well as the dedication and hard work of the teachers and staff. Thank you!” -Meera, parent
"As a parent of two children currently enrolled in the International Language program, I cannot overstate how meaningful this experience has been for our family. It has given us a structured and supportive space to pass on our cultural language, something that can be difficult to maintain in our day-to-day lives. Beyond language acquisition, the program allows my children to connect with peers who share similar cultural backgrounds, helping them build friendships while strengthening their sense of identity and belonging. Seeing them take pride in their heritage and engage with others from the same country has been incredibly important to us as a family." -Christina, parent
Contact Us
For questions about our Elementary International Language Program, please call 905-666-1146 or email il@dcdsb.ca
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