Leonese language is taught in sixteen schools . Leonese lessons in schools started in 2008 , and it is currently taught in sixteen schools in LeÃ n city in 2008-2009 , promoted by the Leonese Local Government Department for Education . This course is for pupils in their 5th and 6th year of primary school ( 11 and 12 years olds ) , where Leonese language is taught with Leonese culture .