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Dear teachers,

I'd like to ask about the foreign language education in North America and Europe.

Is a foreign language a required course in primary, middle schools there? Is it a required course at universities?

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you in advance.

Jiang
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In the UK and Europe foreign languages are required. The age at which children start varies. In the UK, it is normally in secondary school- 11+. Foreign languages are not required at university here.
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Dear teachers,

I'd like to ask about the foreign language education in North America and Europe.

Is a foreign language a required course in primary, middle schools there? Is it a required course at universities?

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you in advance.

Jiang
In the USA, that depends on the school district. A foreign language is required by some and not by others.

It also varies in colleges and universities, and in some colleges, it varies by a person's major.
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