Strong/Varied Foreign Language Options

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<p>In which country does he plan to attend college? Be aware that the European and American systems don’t align neatly. In general, the US requires students to be generalists through high school.</p>

<p>If he wants to attend college in the US, many colleges require a college-prep curriculum. California has notably stringent requirements to qualify for admission (completed by the end of junior year): [University</a> of California - A-G subject requirements](<a href=“http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/a-g-requirements/index.html]University”>http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/a-g-requirements/index.html).</p>

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History/social science (“a”) – Two years, including one year of world history, cultures and historical geography and one year of U.S. history, or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of American government or civics.
English (“b”) – Four years of college preparatory English that includes frequent and regular writing, reading of classic and modern literature, and practice listening and speaking.
Mathematics (“c”) – Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.
Laboratory science (“d”) – Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of the three disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.
Language other than English (“e”) – Two years of the same language other than English or equivalent to the second-level of high school instruction.
Visual and performing arts (“f”) – One year, including dance, drama/theater, music or visual art.
College-preparatory elective (“g”) – One year chosen from the “a-f” courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely for use as “g” electives.

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<p>Many colleges list their requirements on the “Common Data Set.” Google “name of college” and “Common Data Set” to explore specific schools’ rules.</p>