Subjects

Languages

In today's world, the ability to communicate in another language is essential. As such, Foreign Languages play an important part in The Ryleys curriculum.

Children begin to learn French with specialist teachers in Reception and continue through the school until Year 8. Pupils may also choose to study Latin or Spanish, in addition to French, in Years 7 and 8.

The Ryleys has established links with the Ombrosa School in Lyon, and each year in June a group of Year 5 French pupils will stay with The Ryleys families for 3 weeks.

In Years 7 and 8 pupils look forward to a week-long residential trip organised every year to Normandy.

Our aim is that every child who leaves The Ryleys, in Year 6 or Year 8, has a sound understanding of how languages work, a cultural appreciation of the countries studied, and a firm linguistic basis from which to progress in the future.

If you would like to find out more about languages at The Ryleys, or to arrange to come and see us, call our school secretary on 01625 583 241.