Our Spanish curriculum aims to inspire students to become strong spoken and written communicators and understand extracts from a range of sources. Through a knowledge rich curriculum, students acquire in-depth understanding of the core vocabulary and grammatical structures to confidently use in a range of contexts.

The Spanish curriculum focuses on developing the key four language skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. They will gain a systematic knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar, sound and spelling systems of their new language. They will have the opportunity to reinforce this knowledge and build their communication skills through extensive planned practise. The content of the new language is taught in a creative and stimulating way to widen students’ knowledge of the culture, history, and literature of speakers of Spanish. The ability to understand and communicate in another language is a lifelong skill for education, employment, and leisure in this country and throughout the world.

Our French curriculum aims to inspire students to become strong spoken and written communicators and understand extracts from a range of sources. Through a knowledge rich curriculum, students acquire in-depth understanding of the core vocabulary and grammatical structures to confidently use in a range of contexts.

The French curriculum focuses on developing the key four language skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.  They will gain a systematic knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar, sound and spelling systems of their new language.  They will have the opportunity to reinforce this knowledge and build their communication skills through extensive planned practise. The content of the new language is taught in a creative and stimulating way to widen students’ knowledge of the culture, history, and literature of speakers of French.  The ability to understand and communicate in another language is a lifelong skill for education, employment, and leisure in this country and throughout the world.

With over 300 million speakers, Arabic is one of the top five most spoken languages globally and holds the status of being one of the top six official UN languages. Proficiency in Arabic offers substantial advantages in careers within international organisations, diplomacy, journalism, tourism and international trade, especially in the energy industry.

The Arabic Curriculum at Manchester Academy ensures progress for students of all abilities, providing an opportunity to explore the beauty of this ancient language and cultivate a passionate interest through culturally rich content. It equips students with the skills to effectively, independently, and creatively speak and write in Arabic, laying a strong foundation for further studies or employment at the A Level.

The Arabic Edexcel GCSE Curriculum ((1AA0) aims to inspire students in years 10 and 11, enabling them to proficiently communicate in both speech and writing with native Arabic speakers. It concentrates on five key themes:

1. Identity and culture

2. Local area, holiday, travel

3. School

4. Future aspirations, study, and work

5. International and global perspectives.