French

Course summary

Study of a language in years 12 and 13 therefore opens horizons beyond the specification offered at GCSE. The approach is designed to be more mature in terms of both language and content, with an emphasis upon more spontaneous use of language. Many pupils, who found the content of the GCSE specification somewhat constricting, relish the challenge of expanding their language and addressing more sophisticated topics. Class sizes tend to be relatively small and this provides the opportunity for students to be supported more comprehensively. Both the French and German departments are extremely well-equipped with satellite TV, DVD and CD libraries.