LANGUAGE IN UPPER SCHOOL

A basic principle at WIS is that students benefit from being taught in two languages. Language learning promotes a dynamic framework with which to understand other cultures and perspectives.

The WIS approach provides differentiated instruction and allows students to learn through language and about language. WIS students are expected to attain a confident level of oral and written proficiency in more than one language—in fact, bilingualism and biliteracy are the norm for students who have spent the majority of their primary and secondary education at WIS.

All Upper School students take English and at least one other language. Over half of WIS students earn a bilingual IB Diploma.

There are options for students to enter some Upper School grades with no language background other than English. See below for details.

WIS is proud to have earned the LabelFrancÉducation accreditation. This distinction is awarded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to schools who meet the standards of providing a high-quality French bilingual education.