At Lakes International Language Academy students and parents experience an exciting academic approach that works from a global perspective to enhance individual achievement and build community connections. We combine proven learning approaches to reinforce the global aspect. Immersion Teachers & Staff speak the target language nearly all of the time to deliver lessons in social studies, mathematics, science and technology, arts, and personal, social and physical education.
Since the beginning of spoken communication, humans have learned their native language through immersion. This natural instruction method works especially well for children. They mimic beautifully. They’re eager and curious. And they’re less self-conscious than adults. Canadian schools have used immersion successfully since 1965 and nearly 400 schools in the United States offer immersion programs today. Currently, more than 4,000 students attend immersion programs in Minnesota alone.
Lakes International students gain the knowledge and good study habits that come from a rigorous academic program as they develop literacy and proficiency in the target language and English. Along the way, they learn to appreciate the world and its many cultures. They’re ready for greater challenges in secondary school and beyond. Lakes International Language Academy values children, families, teachers and the community as owners of the school. We believe our carefully selected faculty is the key to each child’s success and the success of the school. We share the International Baccalaureate Organization’s philosophy that seeks to develop students who are balanced and inquisitive. Our curriculum reflects components of the PYP internationally recognized learning model. The same program was recently selected for public elementary schools in St. Paul, Minnesota.
