Additional Languages

At NBS, not only do students have the opportunity to study French or Spanish as part of the core curriculum, but they can also take a GCSE in their home language.

Please note that taking a GCSE in an additional language in place of French or Spanish is not permitted.

In the past students have taken an additional GCSE in the following languages:

• Polish
• Russian
• Greek
• Italian
• Portuguese
• Spanish

Other languages supported by exam boards in England include Chinese, Urdu, Bengali and Arabic.

Students usually take their additional language GCSE in the summer of Year 10.  Since we are unable to offer extra tuition to students in these languages, a good grasp of writing and speaking in the home language is essential, and we recommend that this is practised at home.

On the website, information can be found regarding the content of the exams, as well as a grammar list, and vocabulary list.  In order to access the highest marks, it is important to have a secure understanding of the grammar requirements so that these can be showcased in the writing and spoken element of the exam.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Ms Wright, at the following email address:  wrighth@nbs.herts.sch.uk