Community Languages

We have an excellent history of 100 % of pupils achieving top grades for GCSEs in Community Languages and some students even go on to A-Level study. At present, the exam boards do not offer GCSEs in some of the languages spoken by Lammas pupils. However, this is checked every year and the range of languages we offer is updated. 

If you already understand, read, speak and can write in your home language, then you have the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve a top grade at GCSE. If you are independently attending regular lessons in your home language, you may also be able to take a GCSE. See your language teacher or Ms Hurley for advice. 

The skills required are: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing in your home language. 

You need to be proficient in all four skills as lessons in school are not currently offered. We do offer support in understanding the content of the exams and providing you with practice exam materials. Once you get parental agreement that you are capable at GCSE level, you’ll be entered for the exams. 

As all specifications have gone linear, you will have to sit four different exams at the end of year 11 covering the four skills required: