Language requirements for acceptance into CADI
- In Preschool and Primary School-
- Until Grade 3: none,
- From Grade 3-6: some basic understanding
- In Middle School (Grades 7+8): basic (A1.2) listening and speaking
- In High School: middle (A2) level proficiency
- How we teach students of different levels:
- From PK3 to Grade 6, students receive English lessons in general groups, progressing according to the established curriculum. English is the language of instruction for Math, Science, English Language and Art and Music classes. Small group, collaborative work is used to encourage the use of English.
For Grades 7-12, teachers differentiate their instruction to support the different proficiency levels of English. English is the language of instruction for Math, Science, English Language, Art and Music classes.
- In Preschool and Primary School
- Until Grade 3: none,
- From Grade 3-6: none
- In Middle School (Grades 7+8): none in Grade 7, basic understanding in Grade 8
- In High School- basic intermediate level of understanding is recommended but not required.
- How we teach students of different levels:
- From PK3 to Grade 6, students receive German lessons in general groups, progressing according to the established curriculum.
- From Grade 7 to Grade 12, students are divided into four groups according to their language proficiency level: A1, A1.2, A2, and B1, allowing for more personalized instruction tailored to their individual needs.
- Students with a C1, C2, or native-level proficiency in German work on advanced analytical and philosophical projects through selected readings, discussions, and presentations of their own reflections. This program can be implemented during the 2026–2027 academic year to further develop their critical thinking and academic German skills.
- In Secondary School, our teaching assistant from Germany will be helping in the classrooms of art, music, entrepreneurship, and PE (depending on the grade level) in order for the students to hear German and be encouraged to speak German during these classes.
- In Preschool and Primary School
- Until Grade 3: none,
- From Grade 3-6: some basic understanding
- In Middle School (Grades 7+8)- ???
- In High School - A2 level with basic Spanish or none with fluent Spanish.
- How we teach students of different levels:
- From PK3 to Grade 6, students receive Spanish lessons in general groups, progressing according to the established curriculum. Spanish is the language of instruction for Social Sciences, Spanish Language, Technology, and Physical Education classes. Small group, collaborative work is used to encourage the use of Spanish for lower proficiency speakers.
For Grades 7-12, teachers differentiate their instruction to support the different proficiency levels of Spanish. Spanish is the language of instruction for Social Sciences, Spanish Language, Technology, Entrepreneurship and Physical Education classes. Small group, collaborative work is used to encourage the use of Spanish for lower proficiency speakers.
Parents of students who enter with a low level of one or more languages will be recommended to pay for additional support courses that are offered after school by CADI. They may also arrange these classes privately, in consultation with the school.
Students will be assessed on their language proficiencies during the admissions process.