The U.S. News and World Report – Cole Clayburn
High school students seeking to better prepare for college and careers should consider taking higher-level foreign language courses, experts say.
Two ways to do that are through the College Board’s Advanced Placement World Languages and Cultures courses and higher-level foreign language courses in the International Baccalaureate diploma program.
While there are differences, with the IB program being relatively small compared to AP, both programs challenge students with a rigorous curriculum and offer a number of benefits. Through these courses, students can become proficient in a foreign language; earn college credit; gain knowledge of history, literature and culture; and prepare for international education programs. Taking advanced language classes may also help with college admissions, experts say.