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After-Hours Program

In the after-hours delivery model, the International Languages Elementary (ILE) program is offered by the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) outside of regular school hours.

The program runs for 30 sessions of 2.5 hours each. An after-hours class may be established where there is a minimum of 25 pre-registered students from any division in any given language.

This delivery model provides students with the opportunity to develop their first language, to deepen their cultural awareness, to facilitate communication with family and community, and strengthen their self-esteem and self-image.

The program also provides parents and communities of the target language with greater opportunities to engage in cultural activities.

ILE After-Hours Program Registration 2023-2024

The International Languages Elementary (ILE) After-Hours program offers language classes to students who want to learn another language in addition to English and French.

The 2023-2024 program will be delivered in person with 30 sessions of 2.5 hours each.

Classes start on October 14, 2023.

No language background knowledge is required. Activities are focused on building the student’s abilities in oral communication, reading and writing in the International Language selected.

Families are encouraged to review the following documents for more information:

Registration Information

In order to complete online registration, you must have your child's Ontario Education Number (OEN), which can be found in the child's report card.

Cost

The cost is a $20.00 program enhancement fee.

Languages ​Offered

All language classes for 2023-2024 and locations where they are offered are contingent upon student registration and available staff. Please note that there is a minimum requirement of 23 pre-registered students from any division, in each language, to establish a language class, before November 30.

The languages offered for the 2023-2024 ILE After-Hours program are as follows:

  • Arabic

  • Armenian

  • Cantonese

  • Croatian

  • Filipino

  • Igbo

  • Italian

  • Korean

  • Mandarin

  • Polish

  • Portuguese

  • Spanish

  • Tigrinya

  • Vietnamese