Languages

The languages department is excited by the arrival of a new digital language laboratory! This is in addition to the electronic whiteboard projectors and satellite TV.

Languages at Greenacre

French is the main foreign language studied in school, beginning in Year 1.In Year 8 most begin Spanish as their second language. All pupils must study at least one foreign language for GCSE. In the Sixth Form French and Spanish are available at A/S and A2 level. French for Business is also an option for those who wish to carry on their study of a foreign language in a more vocationally orientated way.

Visits abroad are an integral part of the curriculum and we have links with a school in Calais. Our Spanish students also have the opportunity of going on an organised visit to Spain. Sixth Form students are expected to go on an exchange, attend a study course abroad or do work-experience.The languages department runs two international clubs for Yrs 5 and 6 and 7 and 8 students, and Lingualine, a helpdesk for all year groups.