Languages

Acts 2:6
“When they heard this sound, a crowd came together...because each one heard their own language being spoken.”

The Languages curriculum at St. Aidan’s links to our whole school curriculum intent statement. At St. Aidan’s, learning a language opens doors—to new cultures, new perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the world.

Our Languages curriculum inspires curiosity, builds confidence, and empowers students to communicate meaningfully beyond their own borders. Through a carefully structured sequence of learning, students develop the key skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while gaining a strong grasp of vocabulary and grammar. We teach language not in isolation, but as a tool for connection—helping students explore identity, celebrate diversity, and engage with global issues. We believe that learning another language expands students’ thinking, enhances memory, and strengthens literacy in both English and the target language. Lessons are rich in cultural insight and real-world relevance, showing students how language shapes the way people live, think, and relate to one another.  

Enrichment experiences, including trips, exchanges, and cultural events, bring learning to life and raise aspirations. Language learning also supports future careers in business, diplomacy, education, and beyond. Rooted in our Christian ethos and the belief in “life in all its fullness,” our curriculum nurtures empathy, curiosity, and global citizenship—preparing students to play an active role in a multilingual, interconnected world.  

Careers within Languages  

Translator, interpreter, language teacher, subtitler, proofreader, editor, foreign language correspondent, diplomat, international aid worker, intelligence analyst, tour guide, travel consultant, export sales manager, cultural liaison officer, immigration officer, international lawyer, airline cabin crew, journalist, speechwriter, content writer, copywriter, foreign affairs analyst, embassy staff, bilingual customer service agent, localisation specialist, international marketing executive, language researcher, communications officer, lexicographer, foreign exchange trader, multilingual recruitment consultant.  

Sustainability within Languages  

The Languages curriculum promotes sustainability by encouraging cultural awareness, global thinking, and respectful communication. Students gain insight into how different communities address shared challenges, building empathy and understanding. By learning to communicate across cultures, they are better equipped to collaborate on sustainable solutions in an interconnected world.