Entering Summit: Multilingualism at the Heart of High School

At Summit College Preparatory School, every high school journey begins with languages. From the very first term, students combine core academic subjects with active language learning. This approach not only builds strong communication skills, but also opens doors to advanced studies and future careers.

Moreover, learning multiple languages side by side helps students think more clearly, adapt more easily, and connect across cultures. As they progress through each grade, they move from everyday conversation to advanced academic writing and debate in several languages. Consequently, they graduate ready for university and professional life anywhere in the world.

Why Multilingualism? Why Now?

At Summit, we develop multilingual thinkers and global citizens. Students engage deeply with English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Arabic, expanding worldview, ethics, and cognition for university success and leadership.

Summit’s Three-Year Multilingual Vision (2025–2028)

We are building an integrated six-language curriculum aligned to advanced standards. Students target certifiable proficiency (B2–C1) in four languages, with structured exposure to all six through debate, research, and applied projects.

Time, Intensity, and Individual Design

ILPs calibrate hours by goal: Spanish/French ~1,200–1,500; German ~1,500–1,800; Mandarin ~2,200; Arabic ~2,400–2,800. Live instruction and guided practice produce measurable term gains.

Explore programs and pathways:

• Curriculum
• Language Pathways
• Academic Counseling