World Languages

The Overlake World Languages program is designed to broaden students' understanding and appreciation for the diversity of world cultures by building linguistic and cultural competence through the study of language. 

Overlake offers a variety of choices for students wishing to study modern languages or the classical language of Latin. In the modern languages, emphasis is placed on building oral proficiency and practical skills in the target language. All modern language classes include a strong cultural focus, giving students the opportunity to reflect on their own cultures and beliefs while developing an enriched understanding of the world around them. Overlake offers the modern languages of Spanish, French or Mandarin Chinese for new and continuing students.

Our classical language, Latin, gives students the opportunity to experience an ancient culture that has had a major influence on our history and government, our culture and art, as well as our own vocabulary and language.