Q: How many years of World language does a student need for college?

A: Students should check with the university/college to which they are applying for world language requirements. A general guideline of two years of the same language is required to get into college. Earning a qualifying score on an Advanced Placement exam or the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy may award credits that can be used to fulfill language requirements at some universities/colleges. Use this website to search a specific university/college.

Q: Do the years of a world language taken in the middle school count towards the "two-year" requirement of a world language requested by most universities/colleges?

A: No, universities and colleges look at high school transcripts, not middle school grades. However, the language taken at the middle school serves as a placement to a higher level language course as an incoming 9th grade student.

Q: Can I skip a level of a world language course at Franklin High School?

A: Yes, there is a process to bypass a course, which includes filling out paperwork and taking a placement assessment that is evaluated by the Department to determine if the student is qualified to skip a level.

Q: What is the difference between an honors level course and a college preparatory level course?

A: The curriculum is the same in a course even if a student is taking the course a a different level (honors, college preparation).