At Westchester Country Day School, we introduce world languages and exposure to other cultures at a young age. Our students begin their study of Spanish and Mandarin Chinese languages and cultures in Pre-Kindergarten, build on it yearly, and expand their studies into the college-level courses offered in Upper School. WCDS also offers many opportunities for travel abroad, including a trip to China for Mandarin students.
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