Our programs

Wayland High School requires at least two years of consecutive language study for graduation. Additionally, all four-year state universities in Massachusetts require a minimum of two consecutive years of high school world language study or the equivalent for entrance, and many colleges and universities nationwide have similar entrance requirements.

Spanish

The Spanish program offers a course of study that focuses on developing the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) while using authentic language and building cultural understanding. The principal objective of the program is to guide students along the proficiency continuum, motivating them to use language in practical ways and in a variety of contexts. Courses are designed to increase the students’ awareness, understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. When possible, the department offers a travel experience to a Spanish-speaking country. Students who choose to participate in this experience benefit from a total linguistic and cultural immersion. Courses offered: Intro Spanish 1, Intro Spanish 2, Novice 1, Novice 2, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Intermediate 3, Intermediate 4 (Film) and AP.

French

The French program offers a course of study that focuses on developing the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) while using authentic language and building cultural understanding. The principal objective of the program is to guide students along the proficiency continuum, motivating them to use language in practical ways and in a variety of contexts. Courses are designed to increase the students’ awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the diverse cultures of the French-speaking world. When possible, the department offers a travel experience to a French-speaking country. Students who choose to participate in this experience benefit from a total linguistic and cultural immersion. Courses offered: Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Intermediate 3, Intermediate 4 (Film) and AP.

Mandarin

The Mandarin program offers a course of study that focuses on developing the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) while using authentic language and building cultural understanding. The principal objective of the program is to guide students along the proficiency continuum, motivating them to use language in practical ways and in a variety of contexts. Courses are designed to increase the students’ awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the diverse cultures of the Chinese-speaking world. When possible, the department offers a travel experience to Taiwan. Students who choose to participate in this experience benefit from a total linguistic and cultural immersion. Courses offered: Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Intermediate 3, Intermediate 4/AP.

Latin

The Cultural Studies Department offers a course of study in Latin that focuses on building the skills to read and analyze the Latin used to communicate in the ancient world while discovering the relationships between life in the Ancient Mediterranean and our own.  When possible, the department offers a travel experience to Italy. Students who choose to participate in this experience benefit from a total cultural immersion. Courses offered: Novice 1, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Intermediate 3, Intermediate 4/AP.