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Want to Learn Gujarati, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Polish, Arabic, or Urdu? 

The following international language classes are being offered in the 2023-2024 school year. Students must be currently attending a public or private  school to enroll in either of the secondary or elementary classes of the Languages below.  Once students submit a registration form to Carolyn Kelley, Secretary, please attend on the following scheduled day of the class.   The registration process will be completed by Grand Erie Learning Alternatives .  GELA will inform your children's teachers of their expected attendance once the registration is received.

 

Punjabi Secondary Credit Class

  • Students will earn a secondary school credit (Saturday mornings - 3 hours, Walter Gretzky School, Brantford)
  • Regular classes begin Saturday, September 16th.
  • Click here for the  Punjabi Credit Registration form.

Punjabi Elementary

  • Open to grades Junior Kindergarten to 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
  • Regular classes begin Saturday, September 16th, 9:00 to 11:30 am.
    Saturday mornings - 2.5 hours at Walter Gretzky School, Brantford.
  • Click here for the Elementary Languages Registration form.

Arabic Elementary

  • Open to Grades Junior Kindergarten to 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
    Saturday mornings - 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at Grand Erie Learning Alternatives, 365 Rawdon Street, Brantford.
  • Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 

Polish Elementary

  • Open to Grades 1 to 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
    Monday evenings - 2.5 hours at Polish Alliance Hall, Brantford.
  • Click here for the Elementary Languages Registration Form 

Mandarin Elementary

  • Open to Grades JK to 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
  • Either Saturday mornings or Sunday mornings - 2 hours - Offered in-class Beginner to Grade 3; Online for grades 4 to 8.
  • Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 

Hindi Elementary

  • Open to Grades JK to 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
  • Saturday mornings - 9:00 to 11:30 am Walter Gretzky School, Brantford.
  • Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 

Gujarati Elementary

  • Open to Grades JK to 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
  • Saturday mornings - 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Grand Erie Learning Alternatives, 365 Rawdon Street, Brantford.
  • Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 

Urdu Elementary

  • Open to Grades JK to 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
  • Saturday mornings - 9:00 to 11:30 am at Walter Gretzky School, Brantford.
  • Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 

International Languages Information

Program Information

  • Offers children the opportunity to develop and/or maintain the ability to speak, listen, read and write a new language, or in the language of their heritage.
  • Enhances students’ connection with their heritage.
  • Improves communication skills in their language of choice.
  • Strengthens cognitive development through the knowledge of an additional language.
  • Provides opportunities to learn and experience another culture.
  • Languages currently offered:  Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Mandarin, Arabic, Urdu, Polish.  See more regarding Mandarin here: Mandarin Classes 

Important Notes

  • Elementary language program for students attending school, from Junior Kindergarten to 8 in September 2023.
  • Students MUST be 4 years of age by December, 2023 to begin attending in September, 2023. 
  • Credit Classes for those entering grade 9 to 12 in September 2023.
  • Students with all levels of language proficiency are welcome.
  • Students need to be committed to learning and improving their skills. Good attitude, behaviour and consistent engagement are expected of every student.
  • For further information, contact Carolyn Kelley at 519-753-6079, #277012.