The Summer International Languages Elementary (ILE) program will offer Arabic, Korean and Urdu classes this summer, at sites across Hamilton.
International Languages Elementary classes provide academic instruction in languages other than English and French.
Registration for the program opens April 1 and closes June 10, 2024 at 8 a.m.
Program Information
During the summer of 2024, we are offering classes in person at sites across Hamilton. Classes will be 2.5 hours per class per day. The program will run Monday to Friday from July 2 to 26, 2024.
Benefits of learning an additional language:
- Enhanced Problem Solving Skills
- Improved Verbal and Spatial Abilities
- Improved Memory Function (long & short-term)
- Enhanced Creative Thinking Capacity
- Better Memory
- More Flexible and Creative Thinking
- Improved Attitude Toward the Target Language and Culture*
*courtesy of actfl.org
Apply for the Program
HWDSB Students and CURRENT HWDSB International Language Elementary program participants: Apply for Summer International Languages
If your student DOES NOT attend an HWDSB Elementary school you will need to complete the ILE Program Application Form AND an On-Line “Student Registration” form to confirm your child’s information and eligibility.
Please see our “Register with CE” page for student registration requirements for students from outside of HWDSB.
Confirmation: In late June we will send confirmations of your student’s class registration.
Fee: A fee of $20 will be charged for each course registration for consumable materials.
Program Dates and Listing
Summer ILE programs run Monday to Friday starting July 2 to 26, 2024.
| Arabic Language Classes – Alphabetical by site and program |
| Arabic classes – MULTIPLE LEVELS – 9:30 A.M. to NOON at Lake Avenue School, Lower Stoney Creek – Al Kawther School |
| Arabic as a Second Language – Grade 1 to 8 – 9:30 A.M. to NOON at Lawfield School, Central Mountain |
| Arabic classes – MULTIPLE LEVELS – 9:30 A.M. to NOON at Queen Victoria, Central Hamilton |
| Arabic classes – MULTIPLE LEVELS – 9:30 A.M. TO NOON at Shannen Koostachin School, Upper Stoney Creek – Al Jinan School |
| Arabic classes – MULTIPLE LEVELS – 12:30 P.M. TO 3:00 P.M. at Shannen Koostachin School, Upper Stoney Creek – Al Jinan School |
| Arabic classes – MULTIPLE LEVELS – 9:30 A.M. to NOON at Tiffany Hills, Ancaster – Al-Bayan School |
| Arabic classes – MULTIPLE LEVELS – 12:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Tiffany Hills, Ancaster – Al-Bayan School |
| Arabic as a Second Language – JK to Grade 3 – 9:30 A.M. to NOON at Tiffany Hills, Ancaster – El-Nagaah School |
| Arabic Intermediate – Grade 3 to 6 – 12:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Tiffany Hills, Ancaster – El-Nagaah School |
| Korean Language Classes |
| Korean classes – MULTIPLE LEVELS – 9:30 A.M. to NOON. – at Lawfield School, Central Mountain, 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. |
| Urdu Language Classes |
| Urdu – General audience (JK-Grade 8) As a second language – 12:30 P.M. TO 3:00 P.M. at Shannen Koostachin School, Upper Stoney Creek |
Eligibility, Fees and Exceptions
Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 students who are eligible to attend school for free in Ontario are eligible to participate in the ILE Program. There is a materials fee of $20 per course enrolment.
Students are eligible to attend one class in any one language during the summer session, however they can take a separate or dual language program in a second language without paying any additional fees for program instruction, (ex. a student can attend one Arabic class in the morning and a Korean class in the afternoon etc).
If you wish to enrol your child in more than one class in the same language, a fee of $125 per student per additional course is applicable (ex. a student can attend one Arabic class in the morning for a $20 Material Fee and a second Arabic class in the afternoon for a program fee of $125 for the second class + $20 Material Fee). Fees are payable using our On-Line payment system SchoolCash – you will be provided a payment link if you register your child for multiple courses in the same language.
If your student does not currently attend an HWDSB school, please see our “Register with CE” page for student registration requirements.
Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel or relocate programs. Confirmations for programs and notices of cancellation will be sent the week of June 20th. HWDSB is not providing technology devices or internet access for this program.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Continuing Education – Hill Park Learning Centre by phone at 905-561-2190 or e-mail us at [email protected]
Updated on Tuesday, April 02, 2024.