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Why languages matter

At The Gatwick School, we have an international outlook.

We are  fortunate enough to be on the doorstep of the UK's second busiest airport, which is of course the biggest employer in the area, not just at London Gatwick itself but also at the many industries and services that supply it. 

Whether a member of your family or someone you know works at the airport or you have ever travelled from it yourself, you will know that many languages are spoken and you will have witnessed the value of languages in a real world setting. So for more information about  enhancing career prospects with languages, click on our Careers with languages tab above.

Spanish is not just the language of Spain, it is also a global language with over 400 million native speakers worldwide, (plus another 100 million non-native speakers). It is the language of 21 countries, including most South American countries. This is why Spanish is a sought-after language which is important both commercially and culturally.

French is an official language in 29 countries, and is spoken as a first language in France, Quebec (Canada), Belgium, Switzerland, and Monaco, and as a second language in many north, west and central African countries. There are 500 million speakers of French worldwide. Therefore French is a sought-after language in business, diplomacy and the arts.

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