Knowledge of and proficiency in foreign languages are important tools in today’s world. They lead us to a better understanding of, as well as communication with, other people and nations. 鶹Ƶ offers programs in 6 languages: Chinese, French, Korean, Latin, Spanish and American Sign Language. The Chinese, Latin and Spanish programs offer five- year programs, including a fifth year of Advanced Placement. In all programs, reading, writing, speaking and listening skills are stressed as well as cultural studies. We believe that all of these components together are necessary to achieve language proficiency and understanding. All of the courses are yearlong with entry in the fall.
World Languages offered in middle school sites:
- Irvine Virtual Academy Middle School @ San Joaquin - Chinese 1, French 1, Korean 1, and Spanish 1
- Jeffrey Trail Middle School - Spanish 1
- Lakeside Middle School - Spanish 1
- Rancho San Joaquin Middle School - Spanish 1
- Sierra Vista Middle School - Spanish 1
- Vista Verde Middle School - Spanish 1
World Languages offered at high school sites
| Irvine High | French, Korean, Spanish |
| Northwood High | French, Korean, Spanish, Sign Language |
| Portola High | Chinese, French, Spanish |
| San Joaquin High | Chinese, French, Korean, Latin, Spanish |
| University High | Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish, Sign Language |
| Woodbridge High | Chinese, Latin, Spanish |
Framework
STANDARDS
Blended Online Learning Courses
These courses are offered through San Joaquin 鶹Ƶ.
- French 1, 2, 3H and AP
- Korean 1, 2, 3 and 4H+
- Chinese 1, 2, 3 and AP
- Spanish 1, 2, 3 and AP or 4H+
WORLD LANGUAGE CREDIT FOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
Students may request up to 10 units of completed course credit be added to their official transcript for coursework completed at a private language school (for teaching of world languages) that has already been approved by 鶹Ƶ.
World Language Approved List - Rev. September 29, 2025
- Tamil: Thamizhkeni Tamil Academy: 100 Tantara, Irvine, CA 92602 - (Pass/Fail grade only). Approved November 2020
- Sanskrit: Samskrita Bharati: 2068 Walsh Avenue, Ste. B2, Santa Clara, CA 95050 - Approved December 2020. WASC Accredited.
- Hindi: Madhu Bhasha Kendra (MBK Language Center): 45847 Bridgeport Place, Fremont, CA 94539 - Approved December 2020. WASC Accredited.
- Tamil: Socal Tamil Kalvi (Part of Socal Tamil Organization), Affiliate of International Tamil Academy: 700 E. Birch Street, #8779, Brea, CA 92822 - Approved November 2021. WASC Accredited.
- Chinese: Irvine Chinese School: 9 Truman Street, Irvine, CA 92620 - (Pass/Fail grade only). Approved January 2022. WASC Accredited.
- Kannada: Nudi Kannada Shaale: 13854 Apache, Tustin, CA 92782 - (Two courses at this school are equivalent to 10 credits of high school World Language coursework in IUSD. For example: Level 1 AND Level 2 or Aksharaballa-1 AND Aksharaballa-2). - Approved January 2022. WASC Accredited.
- Chinese:Tzu Chi Academy, Irvine: 4321 Walnut Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604 (Pass/Fail grade only). Approved April 2025. WASC Accredited.
- Japanese: Asahi Gakuen: 19191 S. Vermont Avenue, Ste. 660, Torrance, CA 90502 (Pass/Fail grade only). Approved April 2025.
CALIFORNIA SEAL OF BILITERACY
Middle School Textbooks for spanish 1
| School | Textbook |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Trail Middle School | Realidades |
| Lakeside Middle School | Realidades |
| Rancho San Joaquin Middle School | |
| Sierra Vista Middle School | Realidades |
| Venado Middle School | |
| Vista Verde |
high school textbooks
irvine*
| Language | Level | Textbook |
|---|---|---|
| French | French 1, 2 | T'es Branché 1, 2 |
| French | French 3 | Imaginez |
| Korean | Korean 1, 2 | |
| Korean | Korean 3 | |
| Korean | Honors Korean 4, 5 | |
| Spanish | Spanish 1 | Autentico 1 |
| Spanish | Spanish 2 | Autentico 2 |
| Spanish | Spanish 3 | Autentico 3 |
| Spanish | Honors Spanish 4 | Descubre 3 |
| Spanish | AP Spanish 5 | Temas |
| Spanish | Native Speaker 1 & 2 | El Espanol para Nosotros Nivel 1,2 |
*Irvine High classes are NOT year long. They are solid block and one semester, except for Spanish 4 and AP.
NORTHWOOD
| Language | Level | Textbook |
|---|---|---|
| French | French 1: | |
| French | French 2 | |
| French | French 3 | |
| French | Honors French 4 | Bravo |
| Korean | Korean 1 | Dynamic Korean 1, Units 1-8 |
| Korean | Korean 2 | Dynamic Korean 1, Units 9-12 & Dynamic Korean 2, Units 1-4 |
| Korean | Korean 3 | Dynamic Korean 2, Units 5-12 |
| Sign Language | American Sign Language 1 | Signing Naturally, Units 1-6 |
| Sign Language | American Sign Language 2 | Signing Naturally, Units 7-12 |
| Sign Language | American Sign Language 3 | Signing Naturally 2 |
| Sign Language | Honors American Signs Language 4 | Signing Naturally 3 |
| Spanish | Spanish 1, 2 and 3 | |
| Spanish | Honors Spanish 4 | Conexiones |
| Spanish | AP Spanish | Encuentros Maravillosos, Álbum, Preparing for the Langauge Examination |
Portola
| Language | Level | Textbook |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Chinese 1,2, 3 and AP | Integrated Chinese 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| French | French 1, 2, 3 | T'es Branché 1 and T'es Branché 2, 3 |
| Spanish | Spanish 1, 2 and 3 | Realidades 1, 2, 3 |
| Spanish | Honors Spanish 4 | !Qué Chévere! Español Avanzado |
| Spanish | AP Spanish Lang & Culture | Temas, AP Spanish: Preparing for the language's Culture Exam |
san joaquin
| Language | Level | Textbook |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Chinese 1 | Integrated Chinese 1 |
| Chinese | Chinese 2 | Integrated Chinese 2 |
| Chinese | Chinese 3 | Integrated Chinese 3 |
| Chinese | AP Chinese | Integrated Chinese 4 |
| French | French 1 | T'es Branché 1 |
| French | French 2 | T'es Branché 2 |
| French | French 3 | T'es Branché 3 |
| French | AP French | Themes |
| Korean | Korean 1 | Epic Korean 1 |
| Korean | Korean 2 | Epic Korean 2 |
| Korean | Korean 3 | Epic Korean 3 |
| Korean | Korean 4 Honors | Epic Korean 4 |
| Spanish | Spanish 3 | Encuentros California 3 |
| Spanish | AP Spanish | Temas |
University
| Language | Level | Textbook |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Chinese 1A/B | Integrated Chinese 1, Traditional & Simplified |
| Chinese | Chinese 2A/B | Integrated Chinese 2, Traditional & Simplified |
| Chinese | Chinese 3A/B | Integrated Chinese 3, Traditional & Simplified |
| Chinese | AP Chinese | Integrated Chinese 4, Traditional & Simplified |
| Latin | Latin 1 | Cambridge Unit1 & 2 |
| Latin | Latin 2 | Cambridge Unit 3 |
| Latin | Latin 3 | Cambridge Unit 3 & 4; Student's Catullus Handbook; Vergil's Aeneid: A Song of War |
| Latin | Latin 4 | Caesar: A Call to Conquest; Ovid's Metamorphoses; Jenny's Fourth Year Latin |
| Latin | AP Latin | Vergil's Aeneid, A Song of War; The Letters of Pliny the Younger |
| Sign Language | American Sign 1 | Signing Naturally, Units 1-6 |
| Sign Language | American Sign 2 | Signing Naturally, Units 7-12 |
| Sign Language | American Sign 3 | Signing Naturally Level 2 |
| Sign Language | Honors Sign Language 4 | Signing Naturally Level 3 |
| Spanish | Spanish 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2, 3 |
| Spanish | Spanish 4 | Album 2012 |
| Spanish | AP Spanish | AP Spanish Preparing for the Language and Culture Examination 2024 & El Cuento Hispánico; Una Vez Más-3rd edition |
| Spanish | Spanish for Native Speakers | Repase y escriba by Dominicis |
| Spanish | AP Spanish Literature | Azulejo Anthology & Guide to the AP Spanish Literature & Culture Course |
Woodbridge
| Language | Level | Textbook |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Chinese 1, 2, 3H, AP | |
| Latin | Latin 1A | Cambridge Unit 1 |
| Latin | Latin 1B | Cambridge Unit 2 |
| Latin | Latin 2A/B | Cambridge Unit 3 |
| Latin | Honors Latin 3 | Cambridge Unit 4 |
| Latin | AP Latin | Caesar |
| Spanish | Spanish 1A/B | Realidades 1 |
| Spanish | Spanish 2A/B | Realidades 2 |
| Spanish | Spanish 3A/B | Realidades 3 |
| Spanish | Honors Spanish 4A/B | Conexiones |
| Spanish | AP Spanish A/B | Barahona |
Resources
- Seal of Biliteracy
- Private Instruction
- (National French Honor Society)
Parent Resources
The following Year at a Glance documents describe the World Languages concepts taught and learned.