Curriculum
Modern Foreign Languages
The study of Modern Foreign Languages helps to develop pupils’ cultural awareness, teaches them the fundamentals of communicating effectively in a foreign language, and equips them with the skills they need to progress to a global marketplace.
Pupils will learn how to convey vital information about themselves, their families and their lives, and will also master essential phrases, such as how to ask for directions, order food, and organise social engagements. Pronunciation and grammar will be key components of the course, ensuring pupils are able to communicate through both spoken and written mediums.
Pupils will also learn a variety of valuable transferrable skills whilst undertaking a MFL, such as communication, problem-solving, creativity, ICT, literacy, numeracy and performance skills.
As a Department, we are committed to making language learning a positive, enjoyable experience through a variety of teaching and learning activities.
Studying a language at GCSE level allows our pupils to access the English Baccalaureate.
Curriculum Overview
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| Year 9 (French) | Year 10 (French) | Year 11 (French) |
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Assessment
Internal assessments take place every half-term.
KS4 Exam Board Specification: AQA GCSE French (8658)
Enrichment Offer
Intervention sessions to consolidate prior learning and ensure maximum progress are at the heart of our delivery model. The Department offers subject-specific enrichment clubs and organises a range of educational visits and residential trips abroad throughout the year. Pupils benefit from a lunchtime language club, a French movie lunch club and theatre company visits.