Curriculum overview

KS3

Students joining us in Year 7, regardless of their current confidence or experience in modern foreign languages, will find a challenging, supportive and engaging approach to language learning, in line with research-based best practice resources from our former lead school status with the National Centre for Excellence in Language Pedagogy - NCELP (Now Language-Driven Pedagogy)

KS4

All students study at least one language at GCSE. Key themes on identity and culture, local, national and international areas of interest, plus current and future study and employment are studied, through which students enhance not only their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, but also their understanding of an international view of the world, opening the door to further study and careers potential.  Students also have the valuable opportunity to develop cultural knowledge and empathy as we embrace geography, history, customs and traditions, offered both on the curriculum and in extra-curricular trips.   

KS5 

French A level builds on the knowledge, skills and understanding gained at GCSE. With a focus on language, culture and society, both historic and current, the course fosters many transferable skills including communication, research skills, critical thinking and creativity. The course suits students who wish to expand their linguistic and cultural horizons, who may wish to live or work abroad, or who wish to pursue further study in languages. There are rich opportunities for studying French at university, either on its own or as a complement to virtually any other subject. Universities recognise that communication skills in a foreign language are a huge asset for a large number of careers, including journalism, politics, law, science, engineering, business and the tourism industry.