The International Languages Secondary Credit Program will help students:
- Earn up to three elective secondary credits towards graduation and Ontario Secondary Diploma
- Be better prepared for post-secondary studies in the fields of business, trade and communications
- Successfully complete the Level D – University course and use it as one of the top six marks for post-secondary entry
- Develop skills for international/ global employment opportunities
- Foster global awareness and understanding
International Languages – Secondary School Credit program is open to:
- students under 18 currently attending day classes at ANY Secondary School
- students over 18 currently earning secondary school credits in any other program at St. Louis
- any adult who is an Ontario resident
What you will learn:
All language credit courses, follow Ministry of Education guidelines and are accepted as credits towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Current graduation requirements recognize at least one credit in a third language and learning one of these languages may also be used toward a WCDSB International Certificate. St. Louis offers up to 3 credits in each language and it take 110 hours of instruction to earn a credit. At the beginning of Secondary School Credit class, teachers describe course outlines, learning outcomes, class expectations, attendance, assignments and culminating activities.
If you already have your OSSD and you are interested in pursuing formal education of learning a language for work, leisure or post-secondary purposes, the credit earned will be applied to your high school transcript, upon request.
Interested?
If you are interested in this program, and unsure if it is right for you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
If you have a child in Elementary school, consider exploring the International Languages – Elementary program available to them to learn a language for FREE.
Registration for 2023-24 school year classes is now CLOSED
Registration for 2024-2025 opens in February for in-person classes beginning September 2024.
Possible Languages offered: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
New Students
Documents: New to WCDSB and WRDSB need to upload a copy of their most recent transcript, and a verified ID in the New Student Information Form. The Transcript upload in the guidance intake is optional, but helpful.
Please note: Your registration is not complete until you have provided us with a transcript from your last high school, and verified your ID. You can upload these documents through the New Student Information Form or this link: https://lf.wcdsb.ca/forms/CED002F or email your documents to: StLouisGuidance@wcdsb.ca
Current and Previous St Louis students
Student Services Fee
There is no registration fee for taking in-person Secondary Language Credit courses.
For more information:
Contact: stlouis@wcdsb.ca or 519-745-1201 ext. 571
Secondary School Language Credits are available for youth and adults.
Six different languages are offered.
Arabic is offered at St. Louis – Main Campus, 80 Young St. Kitchener on Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm – 9:00pm.
- LYABD – Arabic Level 1 Grade 9/10
- LYACU – Arabic Level 2 Grade 11
- LYADU – Arabic Level 3 Grade 12
First Class: October 4, 2023 (Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 9:00pm)
Last Class: May 15, 2024
There are NO CLASSES on: Dec. 20, Dec. 27, Jan. 3, March 13
Registration is closed for the current school year. New registrations will be accepted in February 2024 for in-person classes starting September 2024.
Chinese is offered at Resurrection CSS, 455 University Ave.W., Kitchener on Saturday mornings from 9:30am – 1:00pm
- LKB BDL – Chinese Simplified Level 1 Grade 9/10
- LKB CUL – Chinese Simplified Level 2 Grade 11
- LKB DUL – Chinese Simplified Level 3 Grade 12
First Class: September 23, 2023 Meet & Greet (Saturdays, 9:30am – 1:00pm)
Last Class: June 8, 2024 (9:30am – 1:00pm)
There are NO CLASSES on: Oct. 7, Dec. 23, Dec. 30, Jan. 6, Feb. 17, Mar. 16, Mar. 30 and May 18
Registration is closed for the current school year. New registrations will be accepted in February 2024 for in-person classes starting September 2024.
Japanese is offered at St. Louis – Main Campus, 80 Young St. Kitchener on Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm – 9:00pm.
- LKJ BDL- Japanese Level 1 Grade 9/10
- LKJ CUL- Japanese Level 2 Grade 11
- LKJ DUL- Japanese Level 3 Grade 12
First Class: October 4, 2023 (Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 9:00pm)
Last Class: May 15, 2024
There are NO CLASSES on: Dec. 20, Dec. 27, Jan. 3, March 13
Registration is closed for the current school year. New registrations will be accepted in February 2024 for in-person classes starting September 2024.
Polish is offered at St. Louis – Main Campus, 80 Young St. Kitchener on Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm – 9:00pm.
- LRP BDL – Polish Level 1 Grade 9/10
- LRP CUL – Polish Level 2 Grade 11
- LRP DUL – Polish Level 3 Grade 12
First Class: October 4, 2023 (Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 9:00pm)
Last Class: May 15, 2024
There are NO CLASSES on: Dec. 20, Dec. 27, Jan. 3, March 13
Registration is closed for the current school year. New registrations will be accepted in February 2024 for in-person classes starting September 2024.
Portuguese is being considered at St. Benedict CSS, 50 Saginaw Parkway, Cambridge on Monday evenings from 5:30pm – 9:00pm for the 2024-2025 school, pending enrolment.
Currently Portuguese is only offered at Kitchener Main Campus, 80 Young Street, Kitchener. Registration is closed for the current school year. New registrations will be accepted in February 2024 for in-person classes starting September 2024.
- LWP BDL – Portuguese Level 1 Grade 9/10
- LWP CUL – Portuguese Level 2 Grade 11
- LWP DUL – Portuguese Level 3 Grade 12
Portuguese is offered at St. Louis – Main Campus, 80 Young St. Kitchener on Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm – 9:00pm:
- LWP BDL – Portuguese Level 1 Grade 9/10
- LWP CUL – Portuguese Level 2 Grade 11
- LWP DUL – Portuguese Level 3 Grade 12
First Class: October 4, 2023 (Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 9:00pm)
Last Class: May 15, 2024
There are NO CLASSES on: Dec. 20, Dec. 27, Jan. 3, March 13
Registration is closed for the current school year. New registrations will be accepted in February 2024 for in-person classes starting September 2024.
Spanish is offered at St. Louis – Main Campus, 80 Young St. Kitchener on Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm – 9:00pm.
- LWS BDL- Spanish Level 1 Grade 9/10
- LWS CUL- Spanish Level 2 Grade 11
- LWS DUL- Spanish Level 3 Grade 12
First Class: October 4, 2023 (Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 9:00pm)
Last Class: May 15, 2024
There are NO CLASSES on: Dec. 20, Dec. 27, Jan. 3, March 13
Registration is closed for the current school year. New registrations will be accepted in February 2024 for in-person classes starting September 2024.