Elementary Foreign Language Program

Language study in our district currently begins with an exploratory program at the elementary level. This program provides elementary students (grades 5 and 6) with a comparative experience in four languages and cultures, while supporting the North Colonie social studies curriculum.

While studying the Western hemisphere, students in grade 5 are exposed to French and Spanish.

Six graders explore German and Russian to support their study of the Eastern hemisphere.

The program aims to give students a foundation for foreign language studies and helps them develop an appreciation for other societies and customs. It also helps students to decide which language or languages to study in later grades.