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• Kelly James, Supervisor

• Angelica Goetz, Specialist (Secondary)

• Luisa Quintero, Specialist (Elementary)

PH: (571) 252-1410
FX: (571) 252-1802

The World Languages and Cultures Division of the Department of Instruction affords students from elementary through high school the opportunity to study an array of world languages.  

Students who have studied and attained higher proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation will be eligible to receive the Seal of Biliteracy from the Commonwealth of Virginia. This award encourages students to pursue biliteracy, honors the skills our students attain, and can be evidence of skills that are attractive to future employers and college admissions offices.

Loudoun County Public Schools' first Dual Language Immersion Program began in SY 23-24. The program is housed at two pre-designated elementary schools, Sanders Corner Elementary and Potowmack Elementary. Core content is taught in Spanish and English. More information can be found on this website under Elementary Dual Language Immersion.

The secondary world language program begins in grade 7. Choices of languages include French, German, Latin, Spanish (as a second language), or Spanish for Fluent Speakers. Upon successful completion, each course will earn the student a standard high school credit. Throughout high school, students may continue their studies at the honors levels of these languages to the Advanced Placement Level or begin a three-year sequence of Mandarin Chinese or a four-year sequence of American Sign Language.

Through these programs, the LCPS World Languages and Cultures Office provides language skills and preparation for students to have a broad understanding of the world, proficiency in other languages, and knowledge of other cultures.