Want to Learn an International Language? 

The following international language classes are being offered in the 2024-25 school year:
 

Arabic	Hindi	Polish	Telugu
Bangla/Bengali	Malayalam	Punjabi	Urdu
Gujarati	Mandarin	Tamil

 

Students must be currently attending a public or private  school to enroll in either of the secondary or elementary classes of the Languages below. 

Once students submit a registration form to Stephanie Rylance, Secretary, please attend on the following scheduled day of the class. 

The registration process will be completed by Grand Erie Learning Alternatives. GELA will inform your children's teachers of their expected attendance once the registration is received.

 

In-person registration is on Saturday, September 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. at
Walter Gretzky Elementary School, 365 Blackburn Drive, Brantford,
Please use the main entrance for registration.

 

 Classes

Arabic Elementary - (JK - Grade 8)

• OPEN TO: Grades JK to Grade 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
• CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
• TIME: Saturday mornings - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• LOCATION: Walter Gretzky Elementary School, 365 Blackburn Drive, Brantford, ON
• TO REGISTER: Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 
   

Bangla/Bengali - (JK - Grade 8)

• OPEN TO: Grades JK to Grade 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
• CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
• TIME: Saturday mornings - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• LOCATION: Walter Gretzky Elementary School, 365 Blackburn Drive, Brantford, ON
• TO REGISTER: Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 
   

Gujarati Elementary (JK - Grade 8)

• OPEN TO: Grades JK to Grade 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
• CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
• TIME: Saturday mornings - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• LOCATION: Walter Gretzky Elementary School, 365 Blackburn Drive, Brantford, ON
• TO REGISTER: Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 
   

Hindi Elementary (JK to Grade 8)

• OPEN TO: Grades JK to Grade 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
• CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
• TIME: Saturday mornings - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• LOCATION: Walter Gretzky Elementary School, 365 Blackburn Drive, Brantford, ON
• TO REGISTER: Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 
   

Malayalam - (JK - Grade 8)

• OPEN TO: Grades JK to Grade 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
• CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
• TIME: Saturday mornings - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• LOCATION: Walter Gretzky Elementary School, 365 Blackburn Drive, Brantford, ON
• TO REGISTER: Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 
   

Mandarin Elementary (JK - Grade 8)

• OPEN TO: Grades JK to Grade 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
• DETAILS: In-class for Beginner to Grade 3; Online for Grades 4 to 8.
• CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
• TIMES: In-class learning on Saturday mornings - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or virtual learning on Sunday mornings - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• LOCATION: In-class at Walter Gretzky Elementary School, 365 Blackburn Drive, Brantford, ON
  Connection information for virtual classes will be available upon registration.
• TO REGISTER: Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 
   

Polish Elementary (Grades 1-8)

• OPEN TO: Elementary Grades 1 - 8 currently registered in a public or private school.
• CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
• TIME: Monday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.
• LOCATION: Polish Community Centre, 126 Albion Street, Brantford, ON
• TO REGISTER: Click here for the International Languages Registration Form
   

Punjabi Elementary (JK - Grade 8)

• OPEN TO: Grades JK to Grade 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
• CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
• TIME: Saturday mornings - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• LOCATION: Walter Gretzky Elementary School, 365 Blackburn Drive, Brantford, ON
• TO REGISTER: Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 
   

Punjabi Secondary Credit Class (Grades 9 - 12)

• OPEN TO: Grades 9 to 12
• DETAILS: Students will earn a secondary school credit
• CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
• TIME: Saturday mornings: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• LOCATION: Walter Gretzky Elementary School, 365 Blackburn Drive, Brantford, ON
• TO REGISTER: Click here for the Punjabi Credit Registration form
   

Tamil Elementary (JK - Grade 8)

• OPEN TO: Grades JK to Grade 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
• CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
• TIME: Saturday mornings - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• LOCATION: Walter Gretzky Elementary School, 365 Blackburn Drive, Brantford, ON
• TO REGISTER: Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 
   

Telugu Elementary (JK - Grade 8)

• OPEN TO: Grades JK to Grade 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
• CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
• TIME: Saturday mornings - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• LOCATION: Walter Gretzky Elementary School, 365 Blackburn Drive, Brantford, ON
• TO REGISTER: Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 
   

Urdu Elementary (JK - Grade 8)

• OPEN TO: Grades JK to Grade 8 elementary students currently registered in a public or private school.
• CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
• TIME: Saturday mornings - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• LOCATION: Walter Gretzky Elementary School, 365 Blackburn Drive, Brantford, ON
• TO REGISTER: Click here for the International Languages Registration Form 
   

 International Languages Information

Program Information

• Offers children the opportunity to develop and/or maintain the ability to speak, listen, read and write a new language, or in the language of their heritage.
• Enhances students’ connection with their heritage.
• Improves communication skills in their language of choice.
• Strengthens cognitive development through the knowledge of an additional language.
• Provides opportunities to learn and experience another culture.
• Languages currently offered: Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Mandarin, Polsh, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
  See more regarding Mandarin classes here: Mandarin Classes 

Important Notes

• Elementary language program for students attending school, from Junior Kindergarten to 8 in September 2024.
• Students MUST be 4 years of age by December, 2024 to begin attending in September, 2024. 
• Credit Classes for those entering grade 9 to 12 in September 2024.
• Students with all levels of language proficiency are welcome.
• Students need to be committed to learning and improving their skills. Good attitude, behaviour and consistent engagement are expected of every student.
• For further information, contact Palwinder Kaur, 519-770-1288, Ext. #162002.