英国文化教育协会：2025-26年苏格兰语言趋势报告：苏格兰中小学及私立学校语言教学研究（英文版）（48页）.pdf

1、Language Trends Scotland 2025/26Language teaching in primary,secondary and independent schools in ScotlandBritish Council Scotland research report by Jayne Duff,Helen McKelvey,Aisling OBoyle and Ian Collen,Queens University Belfastwww.britishcouncil.orgContentsForeword from British Council Scotland

2、2Introduction 3Headline findings for 2025/26 3Policy context and background 4Research outline 6Public examination figures 7Findings from local authority primary schools 12Findings from local authority secondary schools 24Findings from independent schools 42Conclusion 44Reference bibliography 45LANGU

3、AGE TRENDS SCOTLAND 20252612LANGUAGE TRENDS SCOTLAND 202526Foreword from British Council ScotlandWe in the British Council believe that language learning is a critical skill to prepare young people for life in a global interconnected society.As someone who has lived and worked around the world for m

4、uch of my life,I know that language skills can build personal and professional connections and open the world up in a wholly unique way.Whether its using French to chat to cousins as a child,or just enough Arabic to direct a taxi as an adult,it all comes with a sense of pride and genuine connection.

5、This is at the heart of our cultural relations work here in Scotland.We aim to help the younger generation to learn about other languages and cultures,and support teachers and schools in enabling this.We are very pleased to share our Language Trends Scotland 2025/26 report.Although there are no doub

6、t current challenges,we note some positive trends,strong commitment from teachers,and an excellent foundation from which to build.Together with our partners across education and the public sector,we look forward to using these insights to champion language learning and strengthen Scotlands global co