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. Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 SchoolÌý- Spanish 1
- Lakeside Middle SchoolÌý- Spanish 1
- Rancho San Joaquin Middle SchoolÌý- Spanish 1
- Sierra Vista Middle SchoolÌý- Spanish 1
World Languages offered at high school sites
| Irvine High | French, Korean, Spanish, Sign Language |
| 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 |
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STANDARDS
Blended Online Learning Courses
These courses are offered through San Joaquin Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
- French 1, 2, 3H andÌýAP
- Korean 1, 2, 3 and 4H+
- Latin 1 , 2, 3Ìýand AP
- Chinese 1, 2, 3 and APÌý
- Spanish 1, 2, 3 and AP or 4H+
- Sign Language 1 and 2 (NHS and UHS)
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 approvedÌýby Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
World Language Approved List - Rev. May 11, 2023
- Japanese: Asahi Gakuen: 19191 S. Vermont Avenue, Ste. 660, Torrance, CA 90502 -Ìý(Pass/Fail grade only).ÌýApproved February 2019
- Tamil: Thamizhkeni Tamil Academy: 100 Tantara, Irvine, CA 92602 -Ìý(Pass/Fail grade only).Ìý Approved November 2020
- Sanskrit: Samskrita Bharati: 2068 Walsh Avenue, Ste. B2, Santa Clara, CA 95050 - Approved December 2020.ÌýWASC Accredited.
- Hindi: Madhu Bhasha Kendra (MBK Language Center): 45847 Bridgeport Place, Fremont, CA 94539 - Approved December 2020.ÌýWASC 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, CAÌý 92620Ìý- (Pass/Fail grade only). Approved January 2022. WASC Accredited.
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- 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
Ìý
Middle School Textbooks for spanish 1
| School | Textbook | Ìý |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Trail Middle School | Realidades | Ìý |
| Lakeside Middle School | Realidades | Ìý |
| Rancho San Joaquin Middle School | Ìý | |
| Sierra Vista Middle School | Realidades | Ìý |
| South Lake Middle School | Ìý | |
| VenadoÌý Middle School | Ìý | |
| Vista Verde | Ìý |
high school textbooks
irvine*
| Language | Level | Textbook |
|---|---|---|
| French | French 1, 2 | T'es Branché 1, 2 |
| French | FrenchÌý 3 | Imaginez |
| Korean | Korean 1, 2 | |
| Korean | Korean 3 | |
| Korean | Honors Korean 4, 5Ìý | |
| Spanish | Spanish 1, 2Ìý | Ìý1, 2 |
| SpanishÌý | Spanish 3 | Autentico 3 |
| SpanishÌý | Honors Spanish 4 | Descubre 3 |
| Spanish | AP Spanish 5 | Temas |
| Spanish | Native Speaker 2, 3, 4 | 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 2Ìý | |
| French | French 3 | |
| FrenchÌý | Honors French 4 | Bravo, French 4 |
| KoreanÌý | Korean 1 | Dynamic Korean 1 |
| 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 | Level 2, ASL 3 Course |
| Spanish | Spanish 1, 2 and 3 | Ìý1, 2, 3 |
| Spanish | Honors Spanish 4 | Conexiones |
| Spanish | AP Spanish | Album Encuentros Maravillos |
Portola
| Language | Level | Textbook |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Chinese 1,2, 3 | Integrated Chinese 1, 2, 3 |
| French | French 1, 2, 3 | T'es Branché 1 and T'es Branché 2, 3 |
| Spanish | Spanish 1, 2 and 3 | RealidadesÌý1, 2, 3 |
| Spanish | Honors Spanish 4 | !QuéÌýChévere! Español Avanzado |
| Spanish | AP Spanish Lang & Culture | Temas, AP Spanish: Preparing for the language's Culture Exam |
Woodbridge
| Language | Level | Textbook |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Chinese 1, 2, 3H, AP | |
| LatinÌý | 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 | RealidadesÌý1 |
| Spanish | Spanish 2A/B | RealidadesÌý2 |
| Spanish | Spanish 3A/B | Realidades 3 |
| Spanish | Honors Spanish 4A/B | Conexiones |
| Spanish | AP SpanishÌý A/B | Barahona |
University High
| Language | Level | Textbook |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Chinese 1A/B | ÌýLevel 1, Part 1 Simplified & Traditional |
| Chinese | Chinese 2A/B | ÌýLevel 1, Part 2 Simplified & Traditional |
| Chinese | Chinese 3A | ÌýLevel 1, Part 2 Traditional |
| Chinese | Chinese 3B | ÌýLevel 2, Part 1 Simplified & Traditional |
| Chinese | Chinese 4A/B | ÌýLevel 2, Part 1 Simplified & Traditional |
| Chinese | AP Chinese A/B | ÌýLevel 2, Part 2 Simplified & Traditional |
| French | French 1, 2 | DiscoveringÌýFrench Today |
| Latin | Latin 1 | Cambridge Unit 1*/2 |
| LatinÌý | Latin 2 | Cambridge Unit 3* |
| Latin | Latin 3 | Cambridge Unit 4* Third Year Latin |
| Latin | Latin 4 | Jenney's Fourth Year Latin |
| Latin | AP LatinÌý | A Call to Conquest |
| Sign Language | American Sign 1 | Signing Naturally, Units 1-6 |
| Sign Language | American Sign 2 | Signing Naturally, Units 7-12 |
| Spanish | Spanish 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2, 3 |
| Spanish | Spanish 4 | Album 2012 |
| Spanish | AP Spanish | El cuento hispánico ; Una vez mas-3rd edition, Pearson Prentice Hall 2009; AP Spanish Preparing for the Language Examination |
| Spanish | Spanish for Native Speakers | Repase y escriba by Dominicis |
| Spanish | AP Spanish Literature | Azulejo Anthology & Guide to the AP Spanish Literature & Culture Course |
Resources
- Seal of Biliteracy
- Private Instruction
- Ìý(National French Honor Society)
Parent Resources
The following Year at a Glance documents describe the World Languages concepts taught and learned.