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International Languages Elementary Program 2026 – 2027

Three Students in ILE Program


Program Information

The International Languages – Elementary / African Heritage Program is now offering language classes to students (TDSB and non TDSB) Kindergarten to Grade 8. Activities will be focused on building student’s abilities in oral communication, reading and writing.

Please note that a minimum of 25 students is required to open a language class.

Languages

Albanian, American Sign Language, Amharic, Arabic, Aramaic, Armenian, Azerbaijan, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Creole, Dari, Edo, Eastern Armenian, Farsi/Persian, German, Greek, Greek Cypriot, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Karen, Korean, Macedonian, Mandarin Simplified, Mandarin Traditional, Marathi, Mongolian, Nepalese, Odia, Pashtu, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Sanskrit, Serbian, Sinhala, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Tigrinya, Ukrainian, Urdu and Vietnamese.

Please note that additional languages may be offered. Please contact 416 338-4100 for more information.

Cost

$20 material fee required at the time of registration

Where and When

The International Languages Elementary program is in-person only. Classes are held one day a week for 2.5 hours for 30 weeks, after regular day school or Saturday from September 2025 to June 2026.

Please note that there are no classes on PA Days, long weekends, December Break and March Break.

View a list of school locations and language classes

2026-2027 Important Dates

Program Day

In-person Registration Day

First Day of Class

Last Day of Class

Monday

Sept 21, 2026

Sept 28, 2026

June 7, 2027

Tuesday

Sept 22, 2026

Sept 29, 2026

May 11, 2027

Wednesday

Sept 23, 2026

Sept 30, 2026

May 12, 2027

Thursday

Sept 24, 2026

Oct 1, 2026

May 13, 2027

Friday

Sept 18, 2026

Sept 25, 2026

June 11, 2027

Saturday

Sept 19, 2026

Sept 26, 2026

June 19, 2027

 

Registration Information - Two ways to register

 

Online Registration

Online registration is now open and will remain available until September 17. Registration will reopen in mid-October. During the period when online registration is closed, please visit the school during our program hours to register in person.

Registration link: Registration link

In-person Registration

To register, please do the following:

  1. Download and complete the registration form.
  2. Print the form: Select ‘Fit to printable area’ to ensure the entire form is printed.
  3. Sign the registration form
  4. Bring completed registration form to the ILE/AH school on registration day or program day during program time only (see table above). View list of schools, program days and times. Complete registration with payment of $20 materials fee. Cash is not accepted. Debit/credit cards and cheques are accepted as forms of payment.

Please note that blank registration forms are available at the school for completion. These forms are available during program hours only.

Frequently Asked Questions

For questions or inquiries regarding our programs please see list of Program Officer's by school: Program Officer Emails by School Name.