Facilities & buildings
Francis Holland School opens classics centre
In order to highlight the importance of the study of classics, Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park has opened its own…
16th August 2021
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Plan to teach Latin in state schools ‘utterly misconceived’, says former head
A former independent school head has said the Government’s new £4m scheme to teach Latin in state schools in “utterly…
5th August 2021
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The teaching of languages
We all agree, I suggest, that the teaching of languages is a Good Thing and the learning of languages is…
4th August 2021
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International
New Erasmus+ project for King’s Ely and European partner schools
King’s Ely has secured funding from the European Commission and British Council to deliver ‘The Village’ – an Erasmus+ project…
14th December 2020
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Tips to encourage language learning outside of the classroom
Language learning is often seen by students as just another school subject to study and not as an actual skill…
26th April 2019
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A strategy to improve uptake and results in languages
Recent changes in the examination system at GCSE and A-level mean schools must change the way they deliver languages at secondary level….
12th December 2018
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King’s Ely: Putting languages at the core
As someone who came to the UK from Spain 17 years ago to work as a school teacher, it saddens…
2nd January 2018
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A world of wonderful words at Bickley Park School
Across the world, it is estimated that there are around 6,900 languages spoken. Mandarin has the largest number of native…
1st January 2018
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How to teach languages in a global world
As many English language teachers will testify, for an international student, studying A-levels in English away from home can be…
16th November 2017
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4 ways to achieve Chinese GCSE success
Here at Benenden School we are extremely proud of the success our girls have achieved in their Chinese GCSE results,…
29th August 2017
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