Prepare for The World.
We believe that the exposure to new languages and cultures helps prepare our students to be globally-mindful citizens and empathic people. The mission of the World Languages Department is to empower students to communicate in a variety of contexts, to comprehend and respect cultures and languages, and to actively participate in the global community.
Language is a connection to people, history, and cultures.
Grades K-8
In Lower and Middle Schools, World Language teachers use a variety of techniques and tools to help students learn the alphabet and geography, build their vocabulary, understand proper grammar, and improve reading and comprehension. They are encouraged to openly speak the languages both in class and as they go about their daily lives.
Grades 9-12
All Upper School students are required to complete a sequence of courses for at least one language through the third level, meaning every graduate has the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, as well as build cultural understanding. There are course offerings for Spanish, French, and Latin, including Advanced Placement courses for all three languages.
Global Citizenship
Language is a connection to people, history, and presents an opportunity to promote greater tolerance, empathy, and acceptance of others. In our global society with a growing percentage of people who are bilingual, it's important for students to develop language skills beyond English. At Randolph, students leave our program proficient and able to respect the cultures connected to the languages they learn.
Cognitive Benefits
As students consistently read, write, listen and speak other languages, they develop their short and long term memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. They also practice discipline, a characteristic that can translate into success in different subjects and other student life activities.
