• A-levels: AAA• Advanced Highers: AA/AAB
•
IB: 38–40 including core points
• or any other
equivalent (see details of international
qualifications)
There are several combinations available that allow
students to begin studying a language from scratch.
However, please note that it is not usually possible
for students to study two languages from scratch.
Candidates would be expected to have studied at
least one of the languages chosen, or to speak at
least one of the languages at home or school.
For Celtic and Polish
We generally expect all students applying
for these courses to be beginners,
though those with experience are also
very welcome to apply.
For French, German and Spanish
Candidates would usually be expected to
have the language to A-level, Advanced
Higher, Higher Level in the IB or another
academic equivalent.
For Czech, Italian,
Modern Greek, Russian and Portuguese
Please note the different course
codes for Czech, Beginners’ Czech, Italian, Beginners’ Italian, Modern
Greek, Beginners’ Modern Greek, Portuguese and Beginners’ Portuguese.
Candidates applying for a non-beginners' language course would be expected to have an A-level, or academic equivalent, in that language. Beginners’ courses allow students to start studying one of these languages from scratch.
In Czech, Italian, Modern Greek, and Portuguese, beginners will receive additional language support, but study together with those who already have A-level (or equivalent) and take the same first year exam.
