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French and Mandarin are taught as part of the junior-school curriculum. They are listed as dedicated specialist languages within the Curriculum JK-G8. The Foundation Years cover JK–G8, indicating language study across these grade bands. The curriculum framework situates language study alongside literacy, STEM, and gifted arts.
French and Mandarin are taught as part of Laureate College's Junior School curriculum (JK–G8). Language instruction is delivered by dedicated specialist teachers for each language. The Junior School Foundation Years run JK–SK, G1–3, G4–6, G7–8.
Laureate College is a private K–12 school in Burlington, Ontario, set on a 50-acre campus that blends heritage architecture with modern learning spaces. The school follows a Canadian curriculum with an IB-inspired, STEAM-focused Junior School for JK–G8, and awards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma at the senior level. Foundation Years cover JK–SK, G1–3, G4–6, and G7–8, with Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Social Science taught by dedicated specialist teachers. Languages including French and Mandarin are integrated, and Gifted Arts is woven into the program. The STEAM Projects program runs term-based challenges such as the Dual Egg Drop and Recycled Rhythms, complemented by more than 50 after-school clubs, co-op and experiential learning. The campus features outdoor athletic fields, the Jubilee Garden, and a Backyard Harvest greenhouse. Laureate College emphasizes character, stewardship and community, with a house system and broad leadership, service opportunities, and a commitment to active, inquiry-based learning for all students.