At Hertswood Academy, we believe in providing our students with opportunities to deepen their cultural experiences and knowledge of the world; we value highly the ability to speak another language in our increasingly global society. We are convinced that a high-quality language education fosters students’ curiosity and deepens their understanding of the world. Developing the skills of language learning opens doors and creates opportunities far beyond the classroom. We deliver stimulating and practical MFL lessons that enable pupils to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and to understand and respond to its speakers, both in speech and in writing. Our students study French or Spanish at Key Stage 3 and 4, then can choose to study French or Spanish at Key Stage 5. We have a team of dedicated, specialist teachers who are passionate about enabling young people to broaden their horizons and communicate in another language. The content is suitable for students who wish to progress to employment or to further study, including a modern languages degree. Students will study technological and social change and will explore the multicultural nature of Hispanic/French society. They will also learn about aspects of the diverse political landscape of the Hispanic/French world, as well as the influence of the past on present-day Hispanic/French communities. Students will study one text and one film in depth and they will also have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice, to demonstrate their ability to initiate and conduct individual research. Studying a language at A Level fosters a range of transferable skills such as communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity, all of which are valuable to both the individual and society as a whole.
You must have at least 5 GCSES at grades 9-5 including English and Maths. At least a Grade 6 in Spanish.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cowley Hill, Borehamwood, WD6 5LG |
At Hertswood Academy, we believe in providing our students with opportunities to deepen their cultural experiences and knowledge of the world; we value highly the ability to speak another language in our increasingly global society. We are convinced that a high-quality language education fosters students’ curiosity and deepens their understanding of the world. Developing the skills of language learning opens doors and creates opportunities far beyond the classroom. We deliver stimulating and practical MFL lessons that enable pupils to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and to understand and respond to its speakers, both in speech and in writing. Our students study French or Spanish at Key Stage 3 and 4, then can choose to study French or Spanish at Key Stage 5. We have a team of dedicated, specialist teachers who are passionate about enabling young people to broaden their horizons and communicate in another language. The content is suitable for students who wish to progress to employment or to further study, including a modern languages degree. Students will study technological and social change and will explore the multicultural nature of Hispanic/French society. They will also learn about aspects of the diverse political landscape of the Hispanic/French world, as well as the influence of the past on present-day Hispanic/French communities. Students will study one text and one film in depth and they will also have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice, to demonstrate their ability to initiate and conduct individual research. Studying a language at A Level fosters a range of transferable skills such as communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity, all of which are valuable to both the individual and society as a whole.
You must have at least 5 GCSES at grades 9-5 including English and Maths. At least a Grade 6 in Spanish.