Modern Languages

Welcome to the Modern Languages Department

We aim to teach every pupil in the school to appreciate the importance of languages in a global context.

  • Encourage pupils to use the foreign language as often as possible.
  • Approach the teaching of languages in a manner which is enjoyable and effective.
  • Create an atmosphere which is open, cultural and interesting.
  • Help all pupils to achieve their full potential.
Faculty StafF

Mr C Santi | PT

Ms L Swan

Ms E Mcbride

Curriculum

Broad General Education
  • S1 receive 3 periods of French per week and do a 4 week block of Spanish in June
  • S2 receive 3 periods of French per week and do an 8 week block of Spanish in January-February
  • S3 receive 4 periods of French/Spanish per week.

Senior Phase

N3/N4/N5/Higher

French and Spanish is offered at National 4, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher level.

Italian is offered at National 4, National 5 and Higher level.

The Interdisciplinary Project  is also available for pupils in the Senior Phase. It is part of the Scottish Baccalaureate and has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding experience for candidates in fifth and sixth year of secondary school.

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