Check here often for the latest news on the Middlebury College Language Schools.

July 07, 2009
John De Mado

John De Mado to Open 2009 Graduate Conference

John De Mado has been a vocal advocate for language acquisition in the U.S. for many years. His hard-hitting insights into learning challenge the intellect while stimulating thought and professional growth for change. Above all, humor abounds in his presentations, serving to punctuate even the weightiest of topics.
July 06, 2009
Le vent du Nord

Language Schools Top Ten List

As is the tradition every summer, we have taken the liberty of listing for you what the Language Schools Directors and Vice President consider to be some of the special highlights of the session.
June 02, 2009
Middlebury Summer Language Schools

Middlebury Language Schools to begin summer sessions in June

This month marks the beginning of the Middlebury Language Schools’ summer sessions, known internationally for their intensive immersion approach to the teaching of language and culture.
June 02, 2009

Middlebury Language Schools 2009 International Film Festival June 13-Aug. 8

Beginning Saturday, June 13, and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 8, the Middlebury Language Schools International Film Festival will feature a major film in each of the following languages: Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hebrew, and Russian.
April 29, 2009

Middlebury's school in Mainz, Germany, celebrates 50th on May 11

Founded in 1959, the C.V. Starr-Middlebury School Abroad in Mainz, Germany, began a kind of programming that other schools abroad had yet to practice.
November 25, 2008
Tierno Monénembo

French School faculty member wins France's top literary prize

A member of the Middlebury French School faculty, Tierno Monénembo, has won France’s 2008 Prix Renaudot literary prize for writing the best novel of the year.
November 24, 2008
Vivian Schiller, M.A. Russian '85

Russian School alumna named president and CEO of National Public Radio

Vivian Schiller, who earned her master’s degree from the Middlebury College Russian School in 1985, has been named president and chief executive officer of National Public Radio, effective January 5, 2009.
September 10, 2008
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Monterey Institute takes part in debate over LPGA language requirement

The Monterey Institute of International Studies, a Middlebury College affiliate, recently jumped into the raucous debate over a Ladies Professional Golf Association proposal to require golfers to be proficient in English or face fines and suspensions.
August 18, 2008

More than 150 students receive degrees at Language Schools commencement

International educator tells students their skills are critical for understanding the world
August 15, 2008

Language Schools Commencement Address

Commencement Address
Middlebury College
15 August 2008
August 14, 2008

Italian School creates 'laboratory classroom' for faculty children

Songs, activities, and vocabulary lessons make Italian come alive for young language-learners
August 12, 2008

Teachers from Spain study in U.S. to develop bilingual teaching methods

Madrid government, Monterey Institute, and Middlebury collaborate on "global action" project this summer
June 19, 2008

Language Schools Top Ten List

As we have done in the past, we have taken the liberty of listing for you what the Language Schools Directors and The VP consider to be some of the special highlights of the session. These highlights, now fondly known as "The Top Ten List" are listed below. We hope to see some of you on these special cultural occasions.
April 17, 2008

Language Education Reforms Spark Debate

Modern Language Association committee releases report examining how foreign language educators can address crisis in language education at college level
April 14, 2008

Spanish School Will Have New Director in September 2008

Susan Carvalho to depart after six years, and will be succeeded in September by Jacobo Sefamí
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