At BSG, all Early Years and Primary students learn Mandarin from day one. This allows them to better relate to the life they see around them every day in China and to make the most of opportunities to interact with their host culture. At Key Stage 3 (Year 7 to Year 9), students choose one language from Chinese, French, or Spanish and follow a course based on the English National Curriculum, which develops the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Whenever possible, we take every opportunity to discuss the cultures of the countries where the languages are spoken. Studying a second language becomes optional from the IGCSE years.