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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Graham Stuart (Conservative). It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 12 October 2006 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.


Foreign Languages

Question
What measures the Department is taking to increase the number of pupils studying foreign languages at GCSE and A-level.
Answer

With the introduction of languages in primary schools, and the improvement of the quality of teaching and learning at key stage 3, we expect more pupils to want to continue to learn languages at GCSE and A-level. However, it will take time for the effects of our strategy to be realised. I can announce to the House that I have asked Lord Dearing to review our languages policy at key stage 4 and to consider what more can be done to increase take-up.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
92869 
450 c439-40 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Education Languages Pupils Take-up GCSE GCE A-level
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk