French



French is taught in Year 7 to all classes in alternate years. The year 7 cohort this year have all started with French. They have five lessons a fortnight and gain a sound basic understanding of how to learn a language before picking up German as a second language in year 8. A small group of pupils who are better suited to learning just one language prepare the FCSE French qualification offered by the AQA examining board in years 8 and 9 and receive a nationally recognised certificate for this at the end of year 9. The top 2 classes in Band A are offered the opportunity to do both French and German from the outset – 3 lessons a fortnight in French and 2 a fortnight in German if the predominant language for the year group is French.

Pupils are encouraged to continue with a language in KS4 and can choose to learn one or both languages.

Languages remain a popular choice in KS4 as their usefulness in later life is recognised by the pupils.

Curriculum
Please use the links below to download an outline of the curriculum covered in each year group. (You will need Adobe Reader to view files)

PDF Year 7
PDF Year 8
PDF Year 9
PDF GCSE
PDF GCSE Fast Track
PDF Year 11 - KS4/GCSE
PDF AS
PDF A2