Multilingualism
Multilingualism

Celebrating multilingualism

Students at St. George’s College grow in a vibrant multilingual community that celebrates every student’s linguistic heritage. Languages blend naturally in every lesson to deepen learning and open up global perspectives.

From Lower School, students learn through English, Spanish and French in inspiring, inclusive classrooms, building strong communication skills and the confidence to connect with the wider world.

 

Multilingual community

Connect with classmates from many nationalities in an international environment open to multiple languages.

English focus

Experience bilingual learning from Early Years to the International Baccalaureate, using academic English across multiple subjects.

Additional language options

Explore additional languages in upper years, such as French as a third language, strengthening multilingual skills and cultural openness.

Languages offered

Explore language programmes that support students from the earliest years to the final courses, guiding each learner from first words to greatest achievements.

Early Years Lower School Middle School Upper School

Early Years

  • English: Experience English as the main language of the school, with children guided by native or highly proficient teachers who encourage natural language learning through play, music and exploration.
  • Spanish: Discover Spanish in a playful and progressive way, strengthening comprehension and oral expression from the earliest years while respecting each child’s individual pace.

Lower School

  • English: Develop English as the main language of instruction across most subjects through a communicative approach that integrates listening, speaking, reading and writing. Programmes are designed to support different levels of language proficiency.
  • Spanish: Strengthen Spanish as a core subject, fostering the development of reading, writing and effective communication.
  • French: Start French gradually from Grade 5 as a third language, encouraging cultural openness, global communication and strong multilingual competence.

Middle School

  • English: Build advanced English as the main language of learning, refining language skills through interdisciplinary projects, essays, presentations and debates conducted in English.
  • Spanish: Deepen Spanish with an academic approach that develops critical thinking, formal writing and literary analysis.
  • French: Strengthen French as an optional additional language, with activities focused on oral and written comprehension and production, preparing students for international certifications.

Upper School

  • English: Achieve advanced mastery of academic and argumentative English as the main language of instruction across most IB Diploma subjects.
  • Spanish: Deepen engagement with Spanish-language literature and Hispanic culture, with assessment pathways in Language A or Language B according to different student profiles.
  • French: Continue French as an elective language, sustaining linguistic and cultural development at a higher level.
Early Years

Early Years

  • English: Experience English as the main language of the school, with children guided by native or highly proficient teachers who encourage natural language learning through play, music and exploration.
  • Spanish: Discover Spanish in a playful and progressive way, strengthening comprehension and oral expression from the earliest years while respecting each child’s individual pace.
Lower School

Lower School

  • English: Develop English as the main language of instruction across most subjects through a communicative approach that integrates listening, speaking, reading and writing. Programmes are designed to support different levels of language proficiency.
  • Spanish: Strengthen Spanish as a core subject, fostering the development of reading, writing and effective communication.
  • French: Start French gradually from Grade 5 as a third language, encouraging cultural openness, global communication and strong multilingual competence.
Middle School

Middle School

  • English: Build advanced English as the main language of learning, refining language skills through interdisciplinary projects, essays, presentations and debates conducted in English.
  • Spanish: Deepen Spanish with an academic approach that develops critical thinking, formal writing and literary analysis.
  • French: Strengthen French as an optional additional language, with activities focused on oral and written comprehension and production, preparing students for international certifications.
Upper School

Upper School

  • English: Achieve advanced mastery of academic and argumentative English as the main language of instruction across most IB Diploma subjects.
  • Spanish: Deepen engagement with Spanish-language literature and Hispanic culture, with assessment pathways in Language A or Language B according to different student profiles.
  • French: Continue French as an elective language, sustaining linguistic and cultural development at a higher level.

Empowering every learner

Develop skills and resilience through a rich mix of language experiences, thriving in every new challenge.

Personalised language assessments

We believe in personalised language learning. Every new student completes an initial language assessment and a questionnaire about their language profile.

Our goal is for students to reach at least a B2 level in English, preparing them for higher education standards.

Personalised language assessments

We believe in personalised language learning. Every new student completes an initial language assessment and a questionnaire about their language profile.

Our goal is for students to reach at least a B2 level in English, preparing them for higher education standards.

Real-world language opportunities

Through International Schools Partnership’s International Learning Opportunities, our students immerse themselves in cultural exchanges, debates and creative film projects - safe, exciting rehearsal spaces where they can practise and develop their language skills with confidence.

Real-world language opportunities

Through International Schools Partnership’s International Learning Opportunities, our students immerse themselves in cultural exchanges, debates and creative film projects - safe, exciting rehearsal spaces where they can practise and develop their language skills with confidence.

Resources for parents

We help parents support their child’s language development through guides, webinars and language tips that strengthen learning at home. We also provide practical tools to support multilingual development.

Resources for parents

We help parents support their child’s language development through guides, webinars and language tips that strengthen learning at home. We also provide practical tools to support multilingual development.

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Accreditations

IB World School – Diploma Programme ICA – International Curriculum Association British Schools of Peru (BSP) LAHC – Latin American Heads Conference ADECOPA – Asociación de Colegios Particulares Amigos Alianza Francesa Cámara de Comercio Peruano-Británica Cambridge International – Cambridge Assessment International Education CODED – Coding Education Round Square