Published 21 June 2023
All schools are extending the offer of learning an additional language as part of the Council’s commitment to communicating in a global and multi-cultural world.
Opportunities to learn a third language will be offered from Primary 1 to S3, improving and developing global communications skills among pupils.
All schools already offer pupils options to learn more than one language in primary 1 to S3.
To support teachers with the skills and knowledge to learn and teach additional languages, the Council had developed a virtual 'anytime learning' platform to access online courses, assist with pronunciation, help embed languages into lessons and develop effective teaching strategies.
Councillor Clare Steel, Convener of Educational Services, said: “Our children and young people are living in an increasingly globalised world making learning languages an important part of the curriculum offered in our schools, besides being a fun and engaging part of the Curriculum for Excellence. Our schools have done a wonderful job supporting our children and young people in their learning and in today's world, where business and travel are worldwide, it is important children can learn additional languages which will be an invaluable skill in their future paths.”
Councillor John Millar, Vice Convener of Educational Services, said: "We want to ensure the enthusiasm for languages starts at an early stage in a child's education. Learning additional languages has the potential to open doors and offer experiences all around the world and I thank the schools for everything they are doing to ensure our children and young people are equipped with the languages required to compete around the world.”