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Learn a language, open the world!
¡Aprende un idioma, abre el mundo!
East High is proud to offer courses in 4 languages!
| Spanish | French | German | Mandarin |
Kelly Henkel
Division Chair – World Cultures
(630) 299-8000
khenkel@d131.org
Anne Castellanos
World Language Coordinator
(630) 299-7318
acastellanos@d131.org
Mission and Vision
World Language Program Overview
At East Aurora High School, our World Language program is designed to ignite curiosity about other cultures, encourage critical thinking, and develop strong biliteracy skills. From grades 9 through 12, students actively engage in the four key language domains—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—through interactive lessons, collaborative projects, and real-world applications.
Our curriculum emphasizes not only the ability to communicate effectively in a second language, both informally and academically, but also a deep respect for the cultures where the language is spoken. Whether enrolled in heritage or traditional language courses, students are introduced to comprehensible input strategies that support language development and lead to confident, effective communication.
By the time they reach Advanced Placement (AP) courses, students have built a strong foundation in biliteracy and cultural understanding, preparing them for success in college, careers, and global citizenship.
College Credit
East High offers language courses from Level 1 through Advanced Placement (AP). The AAPPL and AP exams can earn you college credit in a world language!
| University | Credit Awarded for the Commendation | Credit Award for the Seal of Biliteracy |
| College of Dupage | 4 Credits | 8 Credits |
| Illinois State University | 0 | 8 Credits |
| University of Illinois – Champaign Urbana | O | 8 Credits |
| Eastern Illinois University | 0 | 8 Credits |
| Western Illinois University | 0 | 14 Credits |
| Northern Illinois University | 9 Credits | 12 Credits |
| University of Illinois – Chicago | 0 | 3-8 Credits depending on language |
| Aurora University | 0 | 8 Credits |
| DePaul University | 0 | 12 Credits |
| City Colleges of Chicago | 0 | 4 Credits |
Seal of Biliteracy
Click Here To learn more about the Seal of Biliteracy at East Aurora