Introduction. In a multicultural society, the need to communicate, share ideas and develop an understanding of others is vital. Furthermore, as a business and enterprise college, we know that students need to be equipped to work within the 21st century’s global network.

With this in mind, the Modern Foreign Languages department aims to encourage students to explore different cultures through languages. We currently offer French, Spanish and Urdu, and intend to offer more languages in coming years as the demand for employees with language GCSEs increases.

We employ a range of methods to help pupils grow accustomed to new languages. Power-point presentations, interactive whiteboard material and language videos are used to introduce topics and vocabulary. We also have an excellent computer network on which pupils are able to use the department’s different ICT-based language resources.

Other initiatives include a pen-friend correspondence that we have established with a school in Normandy. We have also created a successful link with Windsor Boys School, allowing us access to their up-to-date language laboratory. Finally, the recent school trip to France proved to be a real success, and we are looking to organise another trip this year.



The French Team.
Head of French – Mrs F Cusimano
Second in Department – Miss I Niscemi