Learning a language empowers you to think, act and speak in diverse cultural settings and to move from one cultural setting to another with confidence.

Benefits of Learning Second Languages

Some advantages include:

• Entrance to programs at the post-secondary level.
• The 30 level is recognized as equivalent to Math 30 in some programs.
• Greater employment opportunities and choices.
• Exploring the world.
• Fostering friendships among people from all countries.

University Entrance

Second languages are equivalent to Social and Math and can meet the entrance requirements for many universities.

Scholarships

Second languages boost the opportunities for many scholarships offered locally, nationally and internationally.

International Certificate 

Second languages constitute a large component of the International Certificate. Students who obtain 30 credits (15 French as a Second Language, 15 in Chinese L&C, 15 in Spanish L&C or 15 credits through a Language Course Challenge) are eligible candidates for this certificate.