Language

We build on our diverse talents, perspectives and experiences to instill an enthusiasm for active language acquisition at all levels.

Our curriculum offers 25 courses in four foreign languages – Chinese, French, Latin and Spanish – and includes honors and advanced placement-level classes. You'll develop your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills while expanding your knowledge of other cultures.

There are opportunities for authentic learning experiences that will help you appreciate the connections between language and culture. Develop a pen-pal relationship with a student from EFZ, our sister school in Shanghai; work in our art studio as part of your Spanish cultural studies; or participate in our School Year Abroad (SYA) program in France, Spain, China or Italy. For complete cultural immersion, our Signature Experience in Language and our Signature Experience in Asian Studies allows you to explore other cultures through research and travel.

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Language


Giving students insight into the life and people of another country creates a context for the practice of grammar and vocabulary and translates to a much stronger sense of purpose and connection.” Jose Ruiz, language department chair

 

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Meet our Faculty

Jose Ruiz

Jose Ruiz

Department Chair, Teacher, Head Coach, Junior Varsity Boys Cross Country
B.A., Universidad de Malaga, Spain
M.A., Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Michelle Dewey-Dawson

Michelle Dewey-Dawson

Teacher
B.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Jesse Facey

Jesse Facey

Teacher, Head Coach, Girls Varsity Cross Country
B.A., Williams College
Yuto Iwaizumi

Yuto Iwaizumi

Teacher, Assistant Coach, Boys Junior Varsity Tennis
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Carnegie Mellon University
Yiqun Jiang Ph.D.

Yiqun Jiang Ph.D.

Teacher, International Student Advisor
B.A., East China Normal University
Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Nathalie Letourneau

Nathalie Letourneau

Teacher
B.A., Université de Besançon
B.A., Thomas Edison State College
David Martin

David Martin

Director of Summer School, Director Emeritus of Peddie Summer School
B.A., University of Michigan
M.A., University of Michigan
Ph.D., Princeton University
Claudio Middleton

Claudio Middleton

Teacher
M.A., Catholic University of Valparaiso, Inst. of History (Chile)
B.A., Catholic Univ of Valparaiso, School of Architecture (Chile)
Marisa Parra

Marisa Parra

Teacher
B.A., Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Stephen Roca

Stephen Roca

Teacher, Assistant Coach, Boys Thirds Basketball and Outdoor Track
B.A., Rutgers University
Taylor White

Taylor White

Teacher, Head Coach, Boys Thirds Basketball
B.S., University of Vermont
M.A., Middlebury College
Binbin Zhao

Binbin Zhao

Teacher
M.A., Seton Hall University
B.A., Beijing Foreign Studies University