How many years of foreign language is required in college?

two years
The simplest answer is that the majority of colleges expect a student to have a minimum of two years of foreign language when applying to college.

Can you get out of a foreign language requirement in college?

The School requires foreign language proficiency through level 2. The language requirement must be satisfied by the end of the sophomore year. Those students whose entire secondary education was in a language other than English may petition to be exempted from the requirement.

Do colleges want 4 years of foreign language?

Yes. However, most colleges require a minimum of two years of a foreign language to be considered for admission. Many colleges recommend at least three years of the same world language in high school for a student to be competitive in the admissions pool. Four years makes a student more attractive.

Is French hard in college?

French is relatively easy to learn but it does take some time and effort. As French is closely related to English, I have to agree with the Foreign Language Institute that says that French belongs to the easiest group of languages to learn for English speakers. Having so much common vocabulary helps a lot!

Should I take AP Foreign Language in high school?

Many schools recommend that you actually commit to the component for all four years of high school. Some schools such as Wesleyan University and Wellesley College allow you to use your AP foreign language scores for college credit or for placing you into a higher level college language class.

Do you have to take 3 years of a foreign language?

Generally, no. When a college says that they want a minimum of three years of a high school foreign language, that means that they want to see depth in one language.

Is it okay to split a high school foreign language into two?

If a college requires three years of a foreign language, is it okay if that is split into two (or more) languages? Generally, no. When a college says that they want a minimum of three years of a high school foreign language, that means that they want to see depth in one language.

Do foreign language requirements matter for college applications?

Long story short, foreign language requirements definitely matter for college applications, and should be considered seriously. If you want to attend a top school, in order to make sure that you don’t fall behind the most competitive candidates, you should commit to taking at least two years of the language of your choice.