International Languages
Credit courses are offered for secondary school students and adults. Students currently attending high school must see their Guidance Counsellor to register and provide a Status Sheet or Transcript. Adults can complete the registration form and return to Oshawa Campus. Registration form will be available starting September 2026.
Location: Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School - 1375 Harwood Ave., Ajax
Dates: October 3, 2026 to May 29, 2027
Saturdays: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Please note there are no classes on the following Saturdays due to holidays: October 10, December 19 & 26, January 2, February 13, March 13, 20 & 27, and May 22.
Courses will run if sufficient enrolment is met.
| Course | Grade | Course Code |
| Arabic - CANCELLED | Grade 9 & 10 | LYABD1 |
| Arabic - CANCELLED | Grade 11 | LYACU1 |
| Arabic - CANCELLED | Grade 12 | LYADU1 |
| Italian - CANCELLED | Grade 9 & 10 | LWIBD1 |
| Mandarin - CANCELLED | Grade 9 & 10 | LKMBD1 |
| Mandarin - CANCELLED | Grade 11 | LKMCU1 |
| Spanish - CANCELLED | Grade 9 & 10 | LWSBD1 |
| Spanish - CANCELLED | Grade 11 | LWSCU1 |
| Spanish - CANCELLED | Grade 12 | LWSDU1 |
| Tamil - FULL | Grade 9 & 10 | LITND1 |
| Tamil - FULL | Grade 11 | LITCU1 |
| Tamil - FULL | Grade 12 | LITDU1 |
| Korean - CANCELLED | Grade 9 & 10 | LKKBD |
| Korean - CANCELLED | Grade 11 | LKKCU |
| Korean - CANCELLED | Grade 12 | LKKDU |
Wednesday Evenings: October 7, 2026 - May 26, 2027 from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Please note there are no classes on the following Wednesdays: December 2, 23 & 30, January 6, March 17, April 21 & 28
| Course | Grade | Course Code | Location |
| Greek - CANCELLED | Grade 9 & 10 | LBGBD1 | All Saints Catholic Secondary School (Whitby) |
| Greek - CANCELLED | Grade 11 | LBGCU1 | All Saints Catholic Secondary School (Whitby) |
| Greek - CANCELLED | Grade 12 | LBGDU1 | All Saints Catholic Secondary School (Whitby) |
| Polish | Grade 9 & 10 | LRPBD1 | Archbishop Anthony Meagher (Oshawa Campus) |
| Polish | Grade 11 | LRPCU1 | Archbishop Anthony Meagher (Oshawa Campus) |
| Polish | Grade 12 | LRPDU1 | Archbishop Anthony Meagher (Oshawa Campus) |
| Ukrainian | Grade 9 & 10 | LRUBD1 | All Saints Catholic Secondary School (Whitby) |
| Ukrainian | Grade 11 | LRUCU1 | All Saints Catholic Secondary School (Whitby) |
| Ukrainian | Grade 12 | LRUDU1 | All Saints Catholic Secondary School (Whitby) |
Registration
Update as of October 10:
Registration is now closed.
Students must complete the application form by clicking on the registration form below. Submit a copy of the application form to your Guidance Department for approval. The signed form and a status sheet or transcript can be sent to us by email: cont.ed@dcdsb.ca
For students no longer attending a Secondary School - you must complete the application form and return along with a transcript or status sheet and Photo ID to: cont.ed@dcdsb.ca
Please ensure that an accurate email address is provided for communication purposes as Continuing Education will send email updates regarding night school.
Cancelled Courses
Please check this page regularly as it will be updated if courses are cancelled.
Fee: There is no cost for International Language Secondary Credit classes.
Testimonials
“Our child attends the Continuing Education International Language Program, and he and us as well, are simply delighted. He can't wait for Wednesday evenings, to learn in a very relaxed, fun way, and see the teacher and his fellow students. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable and skillful in passing along the info to the young people."
-Dorota S., parent
“This program is a shining example of how language education can be both academically enriching and personally transformative. The professionalism of the administration, the quality of instruction, and the supportive atmosphere all contribute to a program that I would highly recommend to any student or family considering a secondary-level international language course. The teacher’s dedication and the program’s overall excellence have made a lasting impact. It’s more than a class—it’s an opportunity to build confidence, expand horizons, and develop skills that will benefit students for years to come.”
-Russell R., student
Contact Us
For more information, contact us at 905-683-7713 or con.ed@dcdsb.ca
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