Give your child a summer filled with learning, connection, and discovery through the Ottawa Catholic School Board’s Summer International Languages Program – Elementary. From June 29 to July 31, 2026, students can learn a new language or strengthen their home language in a fun, interactive environment.
Through music, art, storytelling, and cultural exploration, students build confidence, expand their horizons, and develop valuable language skills while making new friends and lasting memories.
Spaces are limited, and classes fill quickly, so we encourage families to register early to secure a spot in this enriching summer experience.
Who Can Join?
The Summer International Languages Program – Elementary is open to students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, regardless of the school board they attend. Whether your child is continuing their learning or trying something new, the program offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for all learners.
The program is free for Ontario residents.
Languages Offered This Summer (A-Z)
- Arabic
- Cantonese
- Farsi
- Igbo
- Italian
- Kinyarwanda
- Korean
- Mandarin (Simplified)
- Mandarin (Traditional)
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Punjabi
- Russian
- Shona
- Spanish
- Swahili
- Tigrinya
- Twi
- Ukrainian
- Yoruba
Virtual or In-Person Options
In-Person Morning Program
This program offers classes at various school locations around Ottawa for students in JK-Grade 8 in the 2025-2026 school year. Afternoon camps are available at some locations.
In-Person Morning Program: 9:00 am – 11:30 am (Paid early drop-off option: 8:00 am – 9:00 am)
Afternoon Camps: 11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Virtual Morning & Afternoon Program
The Virtual Morning Program is for students in JK-Grade 8, and the Virtual Afternoon Program is for Grades 2-8. The classes are delivered online using Google Meet for synchronous learning. Students are required to have a device (Chromebook, laptop) and access to the internet.
Virtual Morning Program: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Virtual Afternoon Program: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
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Pricing
The Summer International Languages Program – Elementary is free to Ontario residents. A consumable fee of $10 per child will be applied for in-person classes.
Afternoon In-Person Camps and Early Drop-Off options are available at an additional cost.
Out-of-province, international, and visitor students and visitors to Canada will be charged a tuition fee of $110 per language per child.
