At The Ark, we strive to give children the chance to enjoy and succeed in speaking French, and to have confidence that they can learn a new, foreign language. Children at The Ark have the opportunity to learn to read, speak and begin to write French, as well as, develop an intercultural understanding of another country. Activities at The Ark are stimulating, engaging and challenging. The teaching and learning of French is relevant and meaningful for our children and incorporates some child-led learning. Language will be used naturally and reinforced in everyday contexts so that children are able to develop their abilities subconsciously. Intercultural understanding is at the heart of our incorporating French into our curriculum, teaching and as a result, we aim to encourage children who are knowledgeable and accepting of other cultures. We want our children to be able to make connections between their own local experiences and those of others internationally.