1. SEOUL FOREIGN SCHOOL FOREIGN LANGUAGES OVERVIEW
PHILOSOPHY
At SFS, for the study of Foreign Languages we believe that:
• Learning another language develops cultural awareness and the • Honoring the host country’s language and culture develops cultural
skills to acquire other languages. appreciation and interaction skills.
• Depth of understanding is developed where the quality of • Providing a balance of learning experiences that aims at
experiences that encourage application and transfer of knowledge developing the academic, social, emotional, physical & spiritual
and skills is valued over the quantity of topics being covered. domains of our being develops the whole person and promotes
self-worth.
• Providing a meaningful context based on real purposes and • The teaching of a Foreign Language is most effective when taught
audiences promotes effective learning. from an early age.
• Language skills developed in reading, listening, writing & speaking
enable students to use the language to interact in everyday
situations.
CONTENT
Currently Spanish, French & Korean Foreign Languages courses are offered to students to learn about another culture and its language. These
courses develop language skills in reading, listening, writing & speaking to enable students to interact in everyday situations and interpret the
literature of the culture at different levels. More complex language skills, contexts and literature is used as the student progresses through the
program to develop their language proficiency.
ORGANISATION
The program can be considered as a continuum catering for students who are beginners to those students who are proficient in the language.
As such, various levels of the program have been developed to best meet the needs of students.
Non Heritage (Non-Native) Heritage (Native)
Beginning Intermediate Advanced (Proficient)

2. SPANISH / FRENCH - FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM OVERVIEW
ORGANISATION
MIDDLE SCHOOL (Gr. 6-8) HIGH SCHOOL (Gr. 9) HIGH SCHOOL (Gr. 10) HIGH SCHOOL (Gr. 11,12)
IGCSE 1 – The languages are IB LANGUAGES B – HL/SL
used for practical communication IGCSE 2 – An extension of IGCSE 1 (2 yr. Program). Develops more
and to gain insights into the but using more complex skills & complex communication skills
culture, civilization and literature of some simple literature. which are applied to
the host country. Hours: 100 hrs. understanding the cultures, their
Hours: 100 hrs.
literature and to interact with
native speakers
Hours; SL–150 hrs; HL–240 hrs
SF MS FOREIGN Placement in language courses INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH /
IB AB INITIO: SL (only)
LANGUAGES: Spanish / in HS Gr. 9 is based on FRENCH: Develops necessary
Continues to build and refine
French: Develops the basic • Teacher, parent, student knowledge and skills to prepare
basic language skills in reading,
vocabulary, structures and skills recommendations, students for IB AB Initio Level .
listening, writing & speaking to
(reading, writing, speaking and • Placement tests Includes developing a basic
enable students to interact in
listening) of the languages . • Gr. 8 exit results. foundation of vocabulary and
everyday situations and to also
Hours: 82.5 hrs per gr. • CAT test results structures enabling them to read,
understand the Spanish/French
listen, write and speak in everyday
culture.
contexts.
Gr. 9 Course Options include: Hours: SL – 150hrs.
Hours: 100 hrs.
• Electives – Undertake SFS
SF BS FOREIGN LANGUAGES graduation requirements
French – Yr. 3-5: 30 hrs. per yr. • Choose Korean 1
Yr. 6 40 hrs. per yr. • Maintain the Foreign
Spanish / Yr. 7-9 82.5 hrs. per yr. Language studied in Middle
French School in the Gr. 9,10 IGCSE
program leading into the IB.