Studying any European language, such as Italian, helps to gain entry into the new European economy. It is also the study of the culture and history of Italy, a country that has had a great effect on world history, art and the appreciation of food throughout the ages.

Achieving high scores on A-levels is important for UK students who wish to enter university. Institutions of higher learning use the results of these exams to decide if a student is prepared to study at their program.