English Department


ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

All subjects in Elementary and Middle school are taught through Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). CLIL is a competence-based teaching approach. Students learn both the subject and the language at the same time. CLIL encourages the use of curricula which promote the right academic and interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and language skills which are in demand by today’s society.


Elementary School

Subject Grade 1 Grade 3 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6
Reading
Science and Geography
English
Math
Writing

Middle School

Subject Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3
English Literature
English
Mexican Social Studies
World Social Studies
Français

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES


Elementary school

Subject Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6
Spelling Bee
Science Week

Middle school

Subject Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3
Cinderella Play
PET Certification
Intercultural Learning

EXAMS OUR STUDENTS TAKE

The English level of our students is certified according to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, and Assessment (CEFR). The CEFR is a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign languages all over the world.

Cambridge English


CAMBRIDGE: FLYERS

Cambridge English: Flyers, also known as Young Learners English is aimed at students in grade 6 elementary school. It is a great way to show children can deal with everyday written and spoken English at a basic level.


CAMBRIDGE: PET

Cambridge English: Preliminary, also known as Preliminary English Test (PET) is aimed at students in grade 3 middle school. It is an intermediate level qualification. It shows that students are able to use their English language skills for work, study and travel.


THE INTERCULTURAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN MICHIGAN

Students in Michigan

Since 2014 students in grade 3 middle school have the opportunity to be part of a full immersion experience in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. During two weeks students stay with an American family and attend classes at Mt. Pleasant High School. This experience helps them improve their intercultural competence by understanding how other cultures live, learn, think and relate with others.