Multilingualism
Multilingualism

Celebrating multilingualism

At Colegio Terranova, students learn in a multilingual and multicultural environment that values English, Spanish, and French, with dedicated support for developing language skills at every stage.

As an IB World School, the community recognizes language as essential for academic success and global citizenship. Students participate in exchanges and international opportunities, while progress is measured through external assessments, ensuring proficiency and readiness for future academic and professional challenges.

Languages offered

Explore our language programs spanning Preschool through High School - guiding students from their earliest conversations to their highest achievements.

Preschool Primary School Secondary School

Preschool

In Preschool, children are immersed in a bilingual English–Spanish environment through daily routines, stories, and play.

They are introduced to both languages, developing early listening, speaking, and vocabulary skills while building confidence.

Primary School

In Primary, learners continue to develop their academic foundation with English and Spanish as core languages of instruction. English is used for core subjects, while Spanish is strengthened through dedicated lessons that build literacy and cultural understanding.

At this stage, French is introduced as a third language, giving students early exposure through engaging activities that make language learning meaningful and connected to real-life contexts.

Secondary School

In Secondary, students continue developing their trilingual skills in English, Spanish, and French. French instruction begins in 8th grade, with placement guided by diagnostic assessments in 8th and 9th grades.

From 10th grade through the IB Diploma, students continue French at levels suited to their proficiency - beginner, intermediate, or advanced - allowing them to graduate with B2 and be ready for study in French-speaking countries.

By the third year of high school, students reach C1 in English, enabling them to study, work, and live in English-speaking environments.

Languages offered

Explore our language programs spanning Preschool through High School - guiding students from their earliest conversations to their highest achievements.

Language School

Language School


Students at Terranova take the lead in learning English and French through our extracurricular Language School, offered after school hours. They practice speaking, reading, and writing while exploring the cultures behind each language. In English, they build confidence in expressing ideas, and in French, they learn practical language skills and discover Francophone traditions.

Empowering every learner

By offering diverse language experiences, students develop the confidence, skills, and adaptability needed to succeed.

Tailored language assessment

Graduating students at Colegio Terranova reach C1 in English by the third year of high school, enabling them to study, work, and live in English-speaking environments.

Many also achieve B2 in French, validated through external proficiency assessments supported by our affiliation with the Alliance Française., preparing them to study in French-speaking countries.

Tailored language assessment

Graduating students at Colegio Terranova reach C1 in English by the third year of high school, enabling them to study, work, and live in English-speaking environments.

Many also achieve B2 in French, validated through external proficiency assessments supported by our affiliation with the Alliance Française., preparing them to study in French-speaking countries.

Real-world language opportunities

Through International School Partnerships' International Opportunities program, students engage in cultural exchanges, debates, and creative projects - safe, inspiring spaces to practice and grow their language skills.

Students also participate in exchanges that provide unforgettable opportunities to use and develop their language skills while building leadership, communication, and initiative, equipping them to thrive inside and beyond school.

Real-world language opportunities

Through International School Partnerships' International Opportunities program, students engage in cultural exchanges, debates, and creative projects - safe, inspiring spaces to practice and grow their language skills.

Students also participate in exchanges that provide unforgettable opportunities to use and develop their language skills while building leadership, communication, and initiative, equipping them to thrive inside and beyond school.

Language learning methologies

At Colegio Terranova, language learning is based on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), allowing students to develop English and French while mastering academic subjects.

Project-based learning encourages active engagement and real-world application, while our curriculum meets international standards, ensuring students are globally prepared.

Language learning methologies

At Colegio Terranova, language learning is based on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), allowing students to develop English and French while mastering academic subjects.

Project-based learning encourages active engagement and real-world application, while our curriculum meets international standards, ensuring students are globally prepared.

Aleksey Class of 2025

Being bilingual has opened even more doors, allowing me to share my passion for music with people from different cultures.

Aleksey Class of 2025, Secondary student

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Develop confidence in English, strengthen Spanish, and explore French at Colegio Terranova, where students thrive in a multilingual, multicultural learning community.

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