Foreign Language
Foreign language instruction at Park Tudor begins in preschool kindergarten and continues through grade 12.
Spanish is completely integrated into the curriculum in preschool through grade 5. Language study at an early age enables the student to develop a better accent, a respect and appreciation for cultural diversity, a clearer understanding of his or her own language and the world, greater fluency and enhanced listening and thinking skills.
As Spanish and English are the dominant languages in the Americas, students have more real-life opportunities to practice their skills, preparing them for the global marketplace and equipping them with a more informed understanding of the language and the cultures in which it is spoken.
In grade 6, students may elect to begin French or continue Spanish in one of two tracks, regular or advanced, depending on their acquired Spanish skills by that time. In addition to Spanish and French, in grade 8 students may elect to begin Latin.
The Upper School requires two years of language study for graduation. However, most students take three years or more. Students may continue the language they studied in Middle School or begin Latin, French or Spanish. They may add a second or third language during their four years in the Upper School. Advanced Placement (AP) classes are offered in Spanish, French, German and Latin. Seniors are eligible to take Classical Greek.
A fully equipped digital audio/video foreign language lab provides students the opportunity to master conversation, pronunciation and comprehension skills.
Foreign Language Department Curriculum Overview Grades Preschool-12 (pdf)
