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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t think the foreign language component is that hard. My daughter got. 6/7 on French, and I don’t think her French is great.[/quote]

My DD is wrapping up HL French this year, and isn’t finding it difficult, either.

She’s learned enough to be fairly conversational when we were in Montreal this summer, at least. Navigated the city with ease, chatted with servers.

We’ll see how the exams go, but so far she hasn’t found the prep too challenging. [/quote]

I don’t like how much emphasis IB puts in foreign language. If you’re immersed at home then because your parents are first generation immigrants you’ll do well. Or if your parents afford the French au-pair, language camps, European trips, tutoring etc. Elitism at its finest.[/quote]

DC had no background in French, completed AP French in 11th, took the IB exam, earned the Seal of Biliteracy, and was done. No tutors, no camps, no travel to a French-speaking country. Not taking a language in 12th to focus on another elective but found it to be a positive experience overall, and not burdensome in terms of hw.[/quote]

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