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Learning a new language is the key to building new skills, making connections between curricular areas, and developing as an active, engaged learner.
Our language of instruction is English, and students of all proficiency levels learn to develop and strengthen their skills.
Whether a student is a native speaker or learning English at ASP, we strive for excellence in written and spoken expression, and guide students through deeper language comprehension and analysis.
Students in all grades receive French language instruction, and as part of their studies, students learn to understand, appreciate, and respect the studied cultures (including Spanish as an elective), and apply this same approach to other cultures and civilizations around the world. Language learning at ASP supports intercultural understanding and prepares students to engage confidently in a global context.
Students who require additional support in English can benefit from ASP’s dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) and learning support services.
A strong mother language at home is critical for success in the classroom, and we support our families as they work to develop their child's language skills in their native language.
First-language proficiency supports new language development, and ASP believes it is essential that parents maintain and develop students’ mother languages. We offer individual consultations, group sessions, and resources for families balancing academic English development with continued home-language growth. This approach reflects ASP’s commitment to multilingual development and global citizenship.
Families beginning their journey at ASP can discover how language development starts in the Early Childhood program.
Language learning is embedded throughout each students’ academic experience:
This structured progression supports sustained language development throughout a student’s academic journey at ASP.
Families interested in multilingual education can learn more about the admissions process.
Yes. English is the primary language of instruction at ASP. Students develop strong academic communication skills in English while also learning additional languages such as French and Spanish.
Many students develop advanced proficiency in more than one language during their time at ASP. The school offers pathways such as the International Baccalaureate bilingual diploma for students who demonstrate strong competence in two IB languages.
French is an integral part of the curriculum from Early Childhood through Upper School. The program supports students at all proficiency levels and promotes both linguistic and cultural understanding.
Yes. ASP encourages families to maintain and develop students’ mother languages. Strong first-language skills support overall academic success and additional language acquisition.
Language learning begins in Early Childhood through age-appropriate and immersive instruction, and continues progressively throughout a student’s academic experience at ASP.