The International Language Extended Day Program (Elementary) operated by the York Catholic District School Board gives children a valuable opportunity to learn another language and culture. The Board has recognized the importance of educational experiences involving International Languages since the early 1980’s. Currently, York Catholic students have the opportunity to attend twenty-one different school sites where the Italian Language is taught and offered during the school day. The school day is lengthened by 20 minutes to accommodate the International Language Extended Day Program. The Italian Language program is not intended for students of Italian descent only. It is tailored to all students through differentiated instruction.
Studies in the field of language education have proven that students who study additional languages display higher academic performance and have increased career options and opportunities available to them because of the additional communication skills obtained. In addition, educational research has shown that learning an international language facilitates the learning of both the English language and other languages, provides cultural enrichment to schools and helps to develop an appreciation for diversity and intercultural understanding.
The International Language Extended Day Program (Elementary) is offered through the Board’s Continuing Education Department. Information about the Italian Program offered on the Extended Day basis is available by calling the Catholic Education Centre, at: (416) 221-5051 Ext. 13633.
School Sites offering the Italian Extended Day Program
- Blessed Trinity CES
- Divine Mercy CES
- Father John Kelly CES
- Holy Jubilee CES
- Immaculate Conception CES
- Our Lady of Fatima CES
- San Marco CES
- St. Andrew CES
- St. Angela Merici CES
- St. Catherine of Siena CES
- St. Cecilia CES
- St. Clare CES
- St. Clement CES
- St. David CES
- St. Gabriel the Archangel CES
- St. Gregory the Great CA
- St. John Bosco CES
- St. Margaret Mary CES
- St. Padre Pio CES
- St. Peter CES
- St. Raphael the Archangel CES