Our status as a specialist Language College enables us to provide very effective teaching and learning. We offer a varied, challenging Modern Languages curriculum, and at the same time we are developing an ethos of Internationalism that also embraces non-European languages and cultures. Classes are currently offered in French, German, Spanish and Urdu. Extra-curricular classes are also offered. Pupils have the opportunity to study up to three languages to examination level.

What are our aims as a Language College?

School Aims

1) To raise standards of achievement in MFL through the increased quality of Teaching and Learning.

2) To extend curriculum opportunities in MFL.

3) To increase take up of, and interest in, MFL courses, particularly post-16

Community Aims

1) Provide high quality learning opportunities in MFL and higher standards through sharing specialist facilities and resources (including specialist teaching staff) with partner schools and developing and disseminating good practice.

2) Provide high quality learning opportunities through MFL for members of, and groups within, the school's wider community, including business.

Being a Language College has meant the raising of standards at Ian Ramsey.

Our facilities and excellent language staff have meant the provision of excellent

language learning opportunities for Ian Ramsey pupils.