Pupils begin their linguistic studies in Year 7 by studying French, German and Spanish in a carousel. After completing each language carousel, pupils can decide which languages they would like to continue studying in Year 8. GCSE, AS and A-level courses are offered in all three of these languages. A variety of extra-curricular languages, such as Japanese, Russian or Italian are offered as clubs.
All classes are conducted as much as possible in the foreign language and our French, German and Spanish assistants provide regular conversation practice for small groups of pupils. For Years 7-9 there is the European Film Club. Able pupils can gain internationally recognised certificates in French (DELF), German (Goethe-Zertifikat) and Spanish (DELE). At A-level students can take part in work experience programmes and help in the running of the extra-curricular programme offered for pupils at our Junior School.
We have a Stretch and Challenge group, who take part in exciting linguistic activities in and out of class and enter national competitions. We also have KS4 pupils liaising with French and German pen pals, sending and receiving videos.
There are support clubs for pupils in Years 7-9 who need extra advice or help and GCSE revision clubs for pupils in Years 10-11.