Is Welsh language compulsory in Welsh schools?

Welsh language in schools Wales is a land of two languages, and that means learning in both Welsh and English. How this is done will depend on the policy of a school and on the area you live in; but wherever you are in Wales, it is compulsory for children from 5 – 16 to learn Welsh, at least as a second language.

Do Welsh students learn Welsh?

It drew on an earlier vision to create a truly bilingual Wales. As a result, all children attending school in Wales now learn Welsh from Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 4 (GCSE level), and around a quarter of primary school pupils are taught predominantly through the medium of Welsh.

How many Welsh secondary schools are there in Wales?

207 secondary schools
Secondary education In 2014/15 there were 207 secondary schools (a drop of six since 2013/14) in Wales with 182,408 pupils and 11,269 FTE teachers (a drop of 310 since 2013/14).

Is Welsh taught in all Welsh schools?

Is second-language Welsh being abolished in Wales?

The subject of second-language Welsh is being abolished under plans to overhaul Wales’ school curriculum. All pupils will have to study for first-language Welsh in a dramatic escalation of Welsh-language education in Wales.

Could intensive Welsh language training for teachers deliver changes coming in 2022?

The Association of School and College Leaders Cymru also joined the National Education Union saying significant funds would be needed. Intensive Welsh language training for teachers and teaching assistants is now being planned to ensure they can deliver the changes coming in from 2022.

Should Welsh be made compulsory in schools?

Radical changes proposed to the way that Welsh is taught mean the language will remain compulsory for all learners aged three to 16 – alongside English – but no longer separated into first and second language programmes of study.

How can we improve the Welsh language in education?

From the preparation of the new curriculum to the professional development of the education workforce and the reform of how we support our learners with additional learning needs, ensuring that the Welsh language is considered at the heart of these will be a key priority. 3Welsh in education: Action plan 2017–21