World Languages

The World Language Program in Lexington One enables students to use oral and written language for meaningful and culturally appropriate communication in the situations they are most likely to encounter in more than one language. 

Our K–12 program helps students appreciate linguistic and cultural diversity and the contributions of other cultures. Students acquire the language, knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective participation in a global environment that is connected economically, socially, and politically.

Elementary World Language Courses

It is important to introduce foreign languages to our students at an early age. We are pleased to offer an expanding number of languages to our elementary school students. Between our Lexington One Language Acquisition (LOLA) and Partial Immersion programs, we offer the following languages to students:

• Spanish
• French
• Chinese (Mandarin)
• German

Middle School World Language Courses

World languages are now part of the core curriculum for our middle school students. The following languages are offered as part of our core curriculum, in varying levels:

• Spanish
• French
• German
• Latin
• Chinese (Mandarin)

Students previously enrolled in the Partial Immersion program at the elementary school level can continue their studies through the PASSPORT program. 

In addition to Spanish and French, we will add to this program Mandarin Chinese in 2017 and German in 2020.

High School World Language Courses

Our high school world language courses offer the most variety and depth of studies. Levels 1–5 of the following languages are offered at all high schools:

• Spanish
• French
• German
• Latin

Through our Center for World Languages and International Business, we are pleased to offer the following additional languages:

• Portuguese
• Russian
• Arabic (coming soon)
• Hindi (coming soon)

If you have questions or concerns about our World Languages courses, please contact either Dawn Samples, Coordinator, World Languages and Dual Language Immersion, or Dr. Liza Speece, World Language and Immersion Teacher Support Specialist.

For more information and up-to-date details regarding Lexington One’s World Language Program, please visit our microsite.