Level 7

Languages Baccalaureate

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Curriculum Leader: Mrs. Ashforth

Course Description

The course consists of an interdisciplinary project along with other languages eligible courses to gain an overall award. The course aims to develop the candidates’ skills and abilities as an independent learner. The course is designed to encourage the candidates to draw on many areas of learning from across the curriculum.

Mandatory Components of the Languages Baccalaureate

The mandatory components of the Languages Baccalaureate are:

Eligible courses

  • Cantonese

  • Gaelic

  • German

  • French

  • Italian

  • Latin

  • Mandarin

  • Spanish

  • Urdo

Components do not have to be completed in the same academic year, for example a Higher course completed in S5 can contribute.

The Interdisciplinary Project Unit will be graded A, B or C.

Assessment

The interdisciplinary project is assessed via internal written assessments submitted at regular points throughout the session.

Candidates can be awarded a pass or a distinction on completion of the course

Suitable candidates

Candidates best suited to this course would be students considering moving on to language related studies in further education.