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Foreign languages

The benefits of studying a foreign language
Proficiency in a foreign language offers advantages that extend well beyond your student's report card. It prepares them for future studies, broadens vocabulary, and offers the opportunity to experience the world differently.
College readiness
For the college-bound student, having a strong background in a foreign language can be beneficial throughout the application process. Most competitive colleges require or recommend a minimum 2 years of study in a foreign language. Fulfilling this requirement will strengthen your college application. 
SAT/ACT prep

"Those who know nothing of foreign languages, knows nothing of their own." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Even one to two years of study in a foreign language can increase understanding of English. Learning a second language provides a better understanding of grammatical structures and increases the depth of vocabulary. Students who are proficient in a second language perform better on standardized tests. For more information regarding SAT/ACT prep, click here.

More opportunities

"A different language is a different vision of life." - Federico Fellini, Italian film director

Learning a second language provides the opportunity to experience the world differently. When traveling, you will be able to digest other cultures more easily when you can communicate the language. Proficiency in a second language not only helps jump start your college career, but will improve your resume once you have graduated, giving you more job opportunities.