The electronic translation service is hosted by Google Translate. The quality of the translation will vary in some of the languages offered by Google. Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages, although an impressive number, this does not capture all languages or dialects. The basic translation’s goal is to capture the general intention of the original English material.
The Vancouver School Board does not guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any translated information. Before you act on translated information, the Division encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and affect any decisions you may make.
The Vancouver School Board is committed to parent, family and community engagement, and it is our hope that by providing this tool on our website that we are making our information more accessible to families whose first language is not English and thereby enabling better engagement in public education.
Students develop strategies and skills for listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target languages by participating in a variety of activities. Video, audio CDs and music enhance class work. Interesting cultural details are introduced, while language proficiency and enjoyment are emphasized. A Spanish/English or French/English dictionary for home and school use is necessary.
**Please refer to the Course Planning Guide for more detailed course information
