What Does Language College Status mean for St. Michael's?

Language Provision

• Current languages - French, German, Spanish, Italian
• Extension of languages - Mandarin Chinese and Japanese Lunchtime Clubs
• More interesting language lessons - more varied techniques including video conferencing and interactive learning
• More opportunities to study more than one or two languages
• Language clubs; Film and Conversation Clubs
• More opportunities for foreign visits - China
• Establishing links with schools in other countries
• Even better results

Improved Facilities

• More access to multimedia technology in classrooms and the new ICT suite with language facilities
• Refurbished language classrooms

Improvements To Other Subjects' Areas

• Better ICT support and facilities for teachers and pupils
• More interesting lessons - more varied techniques including video conferencing and interactive learning

Helping Other Schools Develop Language Teaching

• French in five partner schools - Moss Hall, Summerside, Manorside, St. Mary's N3 and Sacred Heart Primary School 
• Chinese at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and Finchley Catholic High School

Helping Adults Learn A Foreign Language

• Evening classes for parents, staff and Governors of St. Michael's and all partner schools
• Evening lessons for employees of local businesses