At École internationale Acadecap International School, there are many lifelong advantages of learning multiple languages. For over 20 years, we’ve helped students, including those with dyslexia and other learning differences, develop strong reading, writing, and communication skills in French, English, and Spanish.
As the only Canadian school in the LabelFrancÉducation network, we uphold internationally recognized standards for French as a Second Language education.
Advantages of Learning Multiple Languages
Why More Than One Language Learning Matters
Learning multiple foreign languages is more than memorizing vocabulary, it shapes thinking, communication, and cultural understanding. At AcadeCap, we believe:
- Language is central to learning across all subjects.
- Exposure to multiple languages prepares children for academic and professional success.
- Literacy and communication skills are essential tools for intellectual growth and personal development.
All teachers are teachers of language, embedding language learning across the curriculum to support international-mindedness and intercultural awareness.
Specialized Support for Dyslexic Learners
Students with dyslexia receive targeted support through our SMILE programme, based on the proven Orton–Gillingham approach. Features include:
- Four 45-minute sessions per week
- Individualized or small-group instruction
- OG-trained teachers
- Use of assistive technology and personalized accommodations
Progress is closely monitored, and each student has a differentiated learning plan, ensuring success in all subjects.
A Comprehensive Language & Literacy Programme
Every student at AcadeCap benefits from a schoolwide language programme, where they can study multiple languages like French, English, and Spanish, including:
- Grammar rules, spelling, and vocabulary instruction
- Novel studies across genres with international and Indigenous authors
- Creative writing, drama, poetry, and oral presentations
- Scientific and social studies writing
- Language-based cultural outings
Our programme is fully integrated with IB PYP, PSSP, and OSSD curricula, so students apply different language skills meaningfully across all subjects.
Cognitive, Academic, and Lifelong Benefits
Research shows that bilingual and multilingual speakers and learners, including students with dyslexia, gain:
- Stronger executive function: attention, task-switching, and self-regulation
- Improved memory and problem-solving skills
- Metalinguistic awareness: understanding how language works
- Better math and conceptual learning, thanks to bilingual instruction
Beyond academics, multilingual learners develop:
- Greater cultural empathy and interpersonal skills
- Confidence and adaptability
- Expanded career and global opportunities
Global Connections Through Label FrancÉducation
As a member of the LabelFrancÉducation network, AcadeCap students benefit from:
- Access to international teaching resources and cultural programmes
- Ongoing professional development for teachers in French as a Second Language instruction
- Opportunities for exchanges, global projects, and international partnerships
Families can be confident that AcadeCap language and arts students receive a solid multilingual education in a supportive environment that meets rigorous international standards.
Preparing Students for a Global Future
At AcadeCap, learning French, English, and Spanish is not just a curriculum requirement, it’s a gateway to lifelong skills, confidence, and global opportunity. Every student leaves prepared to succeed academically, socially, and professionally in a multilingual, interconnected world.
Discover how AcadeCap can give your child the multilingual advantage today.
Frequent Questions About Learning Multiple Languages
How hard is it to learn multiple languages?
Learning multiple languages is demanding, but not because it exceeds most learners’ capacity. The real challenge lies in sustained attention, consistency, and how the learning process is structured over months and years. For many language learners, success depends on how well instruction supports gradual language acquisition rather than how quickly students are expected to perform.
When students revisit language structures in meaningful contexts, across reading, writing, and subject learning, the transition from a first language or native language into a new language becomes more manageable.
Rather than treating difficulty as a sign of inability, we view it as feedback. With thoughtful design, supportive instruction, and realistic goals, students can engage with two languages or more languages without becoming overwhelmed.
Does learning multiple languages make you smarter?
Learning multiple languages does not increase intelligence, but it does change how learners engage with thinking itself, especially as they move between all the languages they are developing.
At AcadeCap, we observe that multilingual learners often develop more deliberate attention, greater mental flexibility, and a stronger awareness of how language functions. Moving between a target language and a first language encourages students to reflect on meaning, structure, and context. These skills support problem-solving, self-regulation, and adaptability. Students do not need to sound like a native speaker to benefit from this cognitive growth.
Why is learning becoming multilingual important?
Access is the clearest reason multilingualism matters.
Language shapes who learners can communicate with, what knowledge they can engage with directly, and how comfortably they move through academic, cultural, and professional spaces. As students acquire more languages, they gain access not only to new information, but also to new relationships, perspectives, and ways of thinking.
At AcadeCap, we see multilingualism not as a prestige marker, but as a practical, lived skill that strengthens communication, deepens understanding, and builds cultural awareness. Over time, this compounds to support empathy, confidence, and opportunity in ways that extend well beyond school.
