Languages study at Fort St and beyond

Languages study at Fort St and beyond

Students in Year 7 at Fort St have the opportunity to study two languages; one semester of an Asian language (Japanese or Chinese) and one semester of a European language (German or French). In Year 8, they select one of these languages to study for the duration of the year.

Languages are then an elective course in Years 9 and 10. Students aiming to study a language for the HSC should continue with their chosen language in order to be eligible for the Continuers course in Years 11 and 12.

 

Is your child in Year 8 and wondering what it is like studying a language in Years 9 and 10?

We asked students in Years 9 and 10 what they enjoy about their language studies. Click the image below to see what they told us: Or use this link 

 

What about senior language study at Fort St?

Year 11 and 12 students studying Chinese, Japanese, German and French at Fort St are positive and excited about their experiences with languages. Click the image to hear more from these senior students, or use this link

Are you already thinking ahead to opportunities to continue your language studies at university?

 

Universities seek students with language skills because they understand that linguistic and intercultural competence are essential for future employment. Your language studies at Fort St will be valued in university entrance applications and some universities even offer rank adjustments (ATAR ‘bonus points’) for students who have studied a language for their HSC. For example, click here to learn about UNSW’s HSC plus scheme.

 

You can combine most areas of study with an international or global studies component at university. All universities provide for international study, in-country experiences and exchange programs. As an example, consider the global opportunities UTS offers through its Think Global programme.

 

Students who are interested in attending Sydney University can participate in an upcoming webinar Studying Languages and Cultures at Sydney: How, why and where it can take you (details here). If you are studying a language in Years 9, 10 or 11, please come to C11 at 4pm on Wednesday August 3 so we can attend together. Afternoon tea will be provided! Ask your Languages teacher for details.