Languages

Immersing yourself in the richness of language, culture and communication, you may not even be aware you’re actually developing key skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing.

These skills can take you a long way. Communication is at the heart of modern life, and to understand the nuances of language is a key that can unlock doors in life, business, travel or on any career path. Our students enjoy challenging reading and like to discuss and debate ideas expressed in language, whether written or spoken. Our teachers are passionate about what they teach and want you to enjoy your experience here and to succeed. A Level courses in English Language are nothing like GCSEs. You will actively engage with everyday language and understand how it works. You’ll find out why people speak differently, how men and women use language, and how to use language to be a great communicator. In A Level English Literature, you’ll search beyond the characters and plot of books and think critically about how the author made their choices, as well as the social context of the work. Studying Shakespeare can be as much about Tudor politics and lifestyles as it is about the Bard himself. Students of French, German or Spanish will be taught by native speakers and have the chance to travel and may participate in exchanges. The foreign language skills you gain will be in demand by future employers, as well as equip you for future study of the subjects at university level. A recently published study showed that employees who use a foreign language in their work earn on average eight per cent more than their colleagues.

Did you know...

● The Henley College is one of few colleges offering a suite of modern languages. Students are able to study any combination of the three

MFL subjects on offer. ● In 2021, both A Level French and A Level English

Literature & Language had a 100% pass rate, with 75% of their students gaining a grade A*-B.

Qualifications offered

● English Language > A Level ● English Language and Literature > A Level ● English Literature > A Level ● French > A Level ● German > A Level ● Spanish > A Level

Get the details

For full course details and how to apply, please visit www.henleycol.ac.uk

Anais

Student Profile

Anais studied A Levels in French, Photography and Textiles. “I was attracted to the College due to its location as well as the variety of course options to choose from. In each of my subjects, we all got along and helped each other. The teachers were very supportive and always challenged me. The College always encouraged me to be myself and to show my personality through my work, allowing me to gain confidence for the future.”

Anais came to the College from Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge and will be attending the International Fashion Academy (IFA), in Paris, to study Fashion Design and Technology.