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Homeschool Foreign Language And Rosetta Stone
When we talk about foreign language with parents, the most common questions we get are about Rosetta Stone. Is it good, is it bad, do colleges accept it, will it work for my child? Let's talk about it!
One of the rumors going around the homeschool community is that Rosetta Stone is not accepted as a credit by all colleges. Let me put that to rest. Simply put, it's true!
Foreign language requirements vary from college to college. Plenty of colleges do accept Rosetta Stone foreign language credits, and several do not. Check with the college website and see what their policy is. Go to a college fair and ask questions of each college, to get their opinion. You'll be surprised at the variety of answers, I'm sure!
Most colleges will either accept homeschool foreign language or they will not. The choice of Rosetta Stone or Power Glide or Babbel, or Bob Jones may not ultimately matter if a school is fussy toward homeschoolers. If a college accepts one, they usually accept all. These can also be found from most homeschool resources, including Sonlight Curriculum, RockSolid Discount Homeschool Books, and ChristianBook.com.
Foreign language requirements vary from college to college. Plenty of colleges do accept Rosetta Stone foreign language credits, and several do not. Check with the college website and see what their policy is. Go to a college fair and ask questions of each college, to get their opinion. You'll be surprised at the variety of answers, I'm sure!
Most colleges will either accept homeschool foreign language or they will not. The choice of Rosetta Stone or Power Glide or Babbel, or Bob Jones may not ultimately matter if a school is fussy toward homeschoolers. If a college accepts one, they usually accept all. These can also be found from most homeschool resources, including Sonlight Curriculum, RockSolid Discount Homeschool Books, and ChristianBook.com.
On the other hand, if the college does not accept a homeschool credit in foreign language, there are alternatives. Those colleges will often accept TESTS in foreign language, even though they don't value the homeschooling nature of the class. So, they may accept your high school credits if they are accompanied by an AP exam or CLEP Test in that foreign language.
Some colleges do not accept homeschool credits or testing for proof of a foreign language, and yet they will have a policy of "reviewing the whole student." In those colleges, you may be able to find a way around their fussy policies by explaining their education in concrete, whole-student ways. Letters of recommendation, proof of translation skills, etc., may convince them that your child has the necessary skills.
Some colleges are real sticklers. A non-homeschool-friendly college will have additional hurdles for homeschooled students. They may insist on studying a foreign language with a certified teacher. In that instance, you may decide not to pursue that college. You might also decide that the college is SO desirable that you are willing to have foreign language classes in the public high school or community college, to meet the admission requirements.
Some colleges do not accept homeschool credits or testing for proof of a foreign language, and yet they will have a policy of "reviewing the whole student." In those colleges, you may be able to find a way around their fussy policies by explaining their education in concrete, whole-student ways. Letters of recommendation, proof of translation skills, etc., may convince them that your child has the necessary skills.
Some colleges are real sticklers. A non-homeschool-friendly college will have additional hurdles for homeschooled students. They may insist on studying a foreign language with a certified teacher. In that instance, you may decide not to pursue that college. You might also decide that the college is SO desirable that you are willing to have foreign language classes in the public high school or community college, to meet the admission requirements.
It's better to teach foreign language than avoid it. Even if you find out that your child must take the foreign language again in the community college, it will only end up improving their community college GPA. Don't let the fear of one college or one rumor change your homeschool or the way you educate your child.
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