Modern Foreign Languages
We aim to promote an interest in and an awareness of the languages and culture of other countries, and in particular French and German-speaking countries around the world. All students entering the School begin with either French or German. Students joining the school in September 2024 will start with French. Those that apply can choose to study Mandarin instead of French.
Students will take up their second language (German in 2024) in Year 8 and study both their first and second foreign language in Years 8 and 9. There is the possibility of starting Spanish as an additional foreign language in Year 9. Many students continue with one language to GCSE (French, German, Spanish or Mandarin) although it is possible to carry on with more than one language with our fast track Double Languages option, traditionally in French and German. Both French and German are offered at AS and A2 level and Spanish A Level will be introduced in 2024.
We welcome students who come to school already proficient in a foreign language and we are happy to facilitate an early GCSE where appropriate.
We offer individual conversation practice to all our A Level learners.
Outside the classroom, we have regular languages competitions and events. Trips included our long-running exchanges with Bingen in Germany and Brittany in France, and trips to Le Touquet, Paris and Berlin.
Further resources:
Key Stage 3 Extension Reading Journey (Modern Foreign Languages)
FRENCH: MAIN TOPICS COVERED
YEAR 7 |
Vif Chapters 1-4
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YEAR 8 |
Vif 1 Chapters 5-6 and Vif 2 Chapters 1-2
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YEAR 9 |
Vif 2 Chapters 3-6
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YEAR 10 |
Key Stage 4 AQA GCSE Course Chapters 1-6
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YEAR 11 |
Key Stage 4 AQA GCSE course chapters 7-12
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YEAR 12 |
Key Stage 5 AQA A Level course (year 1)
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YEAR 13 |
Key Stage 5 AQA A Level course (year 2)
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GERMAN: MAIN TOPICS COVERED
YEAR 7 |
Echt 1 Chapters 1-4
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YEAR 8 |
Echt 1 chapter 5, Echt 2 Chapters 1-3
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YEAR 9 |
Echt 2 Chapters 4,5 beginning of AQA GCSE themes
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YEAR 10 |
Key Stage 4 AQA GCSE course chapters 1-6
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YEAR 11 |
Key Stage 4 AQA GCSE course chapters 7-12
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YEAR 12 |
Key Stage 5 AQA A Level course (year 1)
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YEAR 13 |
Key Stage 5 AQA A Level course (year 2)
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SPANISH: MAIN TOPICS COVERED
Year 9 |
Claro 1 chapters 1-4
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YEAR 10 |
Key Stage 4 AQA GCSE course chapters 1-6
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YEAR 11 |
Key Stage 4 AQA GCSE course chapters 7-12
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Examination Board and Specifications
Please also refer to our Exams page for further information
GCSE
- French: AQA Exam Board (course code 8658 F/H)
- German: AQA Exam Board (course code 8668 F/H)
- Spanish: AQA Exam Board (course code 8698 F/H)
A Level
- French: AQA Exam Board (course code 7652T)
- German: AQA Exam Board (course code 7662T)