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Arabic Bilingual Program

Arabic Bilingual provides students with opportunities to acquire and maintain language skills in Arabic and English. Evansdale School currently has Arabic Bilingual programming in grades 1 through 4. We will be adding grade 5 for September 2021.

GOAL 

  • Develop language and literacy skills in Arabic and English, and use both to communicate 
  • Learn about the cultures of the Arabic-speaking world 

BENEFITS

  • Proficiency in English and Arabic
  • Improved academic achievement
  • Improved skills in the student’s first language
  • Knowledge and appreciation of different cultures

ELIGIBILITY

  • To register in Kindergarten or Grade 1, no previous knowledge of Arabic is required.
  • Students entering the program after Grade 1 are considered on an individual basis.

ALBERTA CURRICULUM

All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education. Students enrolled in Arabic Bilingual will receive the same high-quality education available in all of our programs.

TRANSPORTATION

  • Kindergarten to Grade 6 - Some yellow busing options are available.
  • Grade 7 to 12 - Edmonton Transit is the preferred method of transportation.

For more information about busing, contact the school or call Student Transportation at 780-429-8585.

 
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