Introduction to Native Languages (A)

ACS Athens provides three different language programs for students who are native or near-native speakers of one of the respective languages offered: English, Greek, Chinese. All language A courses have Standard and Honors level options from grades 9-12. The A level language courses in the 9th and 10th grades prepare students interested in enrolling in the IB Program during 11th and 12th grades. In addition to the IB Program, other Language A options are also available.

In addition to the above languages, other languages A options are also available for the IB Program through the Self-Taught Courses:

The Self-Taught Language A course is intended for native or near-native speakers of languages other than English and Greek offered at ACS Athens. The program is designed to provide international students with the opportunity to study the literature of their native culture. The Self- Taught IB Language A course is offered only at SL, and it follows the Language A Literature SL course outline quite closely. Students choosing this option should be able to study independently. In addition, they must feel confident in their ability to analyze literature in the target language.

The IB office provides all the necessary guidance regarding course requirements, choice of books and assessments. It also monitors student work and schedules assessments. Self- Taught Language A students will write the June Mock Exam, and their work will be assessed either by an internal or external moderator. This course will appear as a Pass/Fail class on each IB Diploma candidate’s ACS Athens transcript. Students will receive a standard credit for a passing grade.