We expose our students to a Modern Languages curriculum which is rich in skills and knowledge, develops confidence, sparks curiosity, and promotes diversity and tolerance of other cultures, whether it be for everyday conversation, practical application on holiday, or preparing for future employment. We encourage students’ curiosity in the world around them and focus on developing listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills so that students can communicate with native speakers, as well as enhancing their problem-solving and analytical skills for use in real life situations.

We aim to:

• Deepen students’ understanding of the target language culture and of cultural differences
• Raise students’ confidence communicating in another language
• Build resilience and a ‘have a go’ attitude
• Equip students with the tools to communicate in a variety of contexts
• Encourage tolerance and respect for other cultures

We achieve this by:

• Fostering independent language learning
• Developing communication skills through listening, reading, writing and speaking
• Recognising and rewarding achievement with language learning, both in and out of the classroom
• Using a range of authentic resources to engage and inspire
• Giving students opportunities to immerse themselves in the target language culture