Modern Foreign Languages

It is the firm belief held by all in the Modern Foreign Languages Department, that the learning of at least one foreign language is a fundamental part of each pupil’s education.

It brings long-term enrichment to everyone’s life – not just educationally, but culturally and socially too.

We strive therefore to provide fun and stimulating language learning experiences, which afford our pupils the necessary skills to understand and be understood in a wide range of everyday communicative situations.

KS3

Currently both French and German are offered throughout Key Stage Three and Four, in complete parity with one another, to  all pupils.

When pupils enter year 7 they will follow a two week language awareness Programme., All pupils will then be allocated one language initially in which to specialise.

French in Key Stage Three is taught using the very latest scheme from Heinemann Publications – Métro .

German in Key Stage Three is taught using the Logo Series also from Heinemann Publications,

KS4

In years 10 and 11, pupils can study French and German to GCSE level, following the AQA Modular GCSE course. This comprises of four individual testing components spread over the two year course. Modules one and two being taken in year 10 and modules three and four in year 11.

          Module 1   (speaking coursework)              12%          Year 10
          Module 2  ( Listening and Reading exam)   25%         Year 10
          Module  3  (Written coursework)              12%          Year 11
          Module 4    Final exam                               50%         Year 11