The program provides students with many learning opportunities embedding language acquisition and cultural learning about the world beyond the classroom.
In the program students will develop:
- cognitive skills to help them in other learning areas.
- resilience and confidence through personal enrichment and challenges
- enhanced listening, thinking skills and creative problem- solving skills.
- improved study skills, self-discipline, motivation and confidence
- an increased understanding of how languages work, including an improved understanding of the English language.
- improved career and travel opportunities both in Australia and overseas.
- a positive group identity leading to improved relationships amongst students and also their teachers.
- effective life learning experiences related to many areas of their future endeavours.
understanding of others and appreciation of other cultures.
What personal characteristics make a successful Spanish Academy learner?
Students gain greatest success from our Spanish Academy if they exhibit the following personal characteristics:
- enthusiastic participants and learners that are keen to learn a second language
- motivated to achieve better results
- self-confident and resilient learners
- demonstrated ability in literacy and numeracy
- committed and capable of developing independent learning skills
Why Spanish Academy?
- After English, Spanish is the fastest growing European language. It is currently spoken by 560 million people around the world.
- Develop personal growth with skills to be a global citizen.
- Increase ability to communicate with other people.
- Studying Spanish may also help students master other Romance languages, such as French, Italian, and Portuguese. These languages share common Latin roots and verb phrasing, unlocking the patterns to new speakers.
- Murrumba State Secondary College is committed in providing students with a world-class education. The Spanish Academy Program establishes our ongoing commitment to innovatively enrich student-learning areas and support their success.
- Future Pathways for MSSC students will include undertaking General senior Spanish in Year 11 & 12, attending head start University courses or studying abroad.
- Offers an exciting opportunity to reach high level of academic achievement and participation.
Join us at MSSC Spanish Academy: Enrol today for an existing journey full of learning and cultural celebrations.
Fees: Please refer to the Spanish Academy College Fee Matrix, available on the College website. The Spanish Academy fee covers the cultural incursions and events that we celebrate as a cohort throughout the College year.