Foreign Language education in the Bozeman Public Schools starts in the sixth grade. The foreign language teachers highly recommend that middle school students take advantage of the language courses offered. The sixth and seventh grade programs provide the opportunity to explore up to three languages and develop an appreciation for other cultures. Most importantly, students are able to discover the language for which they have an aptitude and which they will continue to study through eighth grade, high school and college. Success in foreign language in high school is correlated to previous experience at the lower levels. Starting language study early can allow students to reach a high level of proficiency and give them the opportunity to obtain college credit in a language by the time they finish high school. Many colleges and universities require at least one year college credit in a foreign language.