Language College

The Language College is committed to the provision of language learning in our local community.

This provision is varied and reflects a commitment to lifelong learning from primary school through to adult education.  The Language College's long established Primary language classes provide taster courses in French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish for local children. The aim is to show that language learning is fun and communicating can be easy. The teachers use target language and are supported by our sixth form students, thus providing useful experience for them and extra fun for the younger ones. Provided we have enough numbers, and staff availability, language classes will run once a week. Their enormous popularity confirms our strong belief that young people find language learning not only enjoyable but also inspiring. Learning an additional language will also bring extra benefits to their cognitive and social-emotional development.

To register for Primary Language classes PLEASE COMPLETE THIS ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM from now until Thursday 7th September 2023.

Additionally, we offer foreign language adult evening classes in French, German, Italian and Spanish, which enjoy great popularity and provide the opportunity to learn a new language to all members of the local community. These classes focus on developing communication skills and enable learning a new language in a friendly and stimulating environment, whether you are a beginner or someone looking to develop your language skills further.

To register for Adult classes, PLEASE COMPLETE OUR ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM  to register for these classes from now until Thursday 14^th September 2023.

After registration please call 01279 658451, ask for the Finance Department and make the payment for the class you have chosen via a debit or credit card. Your registration will not be complete until payment is made.

Please note that attendance at a language class in Year 5 and/or 6 is not taken into account should you decide to apply for a Year 7 place for your child at Hockerill. The published oversubscription criteria are used should there be more applicants than places available.

For further information please email Dr Carmen Millán, our Director of Languages, at millanc@hockerill.com

 Languages are taught through a variety of activities: crafts, games and drama. There will be a charge of £70 for a year’s classes, for administration and materials which is payable at the time of application.

To apply for a place, please complete THIS ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM.  A place is not confirmed until payment has been received at the College (credit/debit card payments are preferred). To make the payment please call 01279 658451 and ask for the Finance department. 

Please bear in mind that these classes are intended as an introduction to the language, so if your child is already learning one of these languages, please choose another.

Please note places are allocated on a first come, first served (and paid) basis. The lists will be closed on 7^th September or earlier if the groups are full.

Exact dates will vary according to the day of the week your class is booked

Michaelmas Term:  11 September – 8 December 2023 (Half term: Fri 20 October – Sun 5 November)

Lent Term:  9 January – 22 March 2024 (Half term: Thurs 15 February – Sun 25 February)

Summer Term:  15 April – 24 May 2024

*The running of these classes depends on the availability of staff which has not been confirmed.

If you have any queries, please contact admin@hockerill.com

Please note that attendance at these classes has no bearing on whether a place at the College will be offered to your child for Year 7, the published oversubscription criteria are used should there be more applicants than places available.