Enhance linguistic skills and promote and develop capacity for critical thinking on the basis of knowledge and understanding of the language culture and society of the country or countries where the language is spoken. Develop control of the language system to convey meaning, using spoken and written skills, including an extended range of vocabulary, for both practical and intellectual purposes as increasingly confident, accurate and independent users of the language. Develop their ability to interact effectively with users of the language in speech and in writing, including through online media. Develop language learning skills and strategies, including communication strategies to sustain communication and build fluency and confidence. Engage critically with intellectually stimulating texts, films and other materials in the original language, developing an appreciation of sophisticated and creative uses of the language and understanding them within their cultural and social context. Develop knowledge about matters central to the society and culture, past and present, of the country or countries where the language is spoken. Mediate between cultures and between speakers of the language and speakers of English. Equip students with transferable skills such as autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity, critical thinking, and linguistic, cultural and cognitive flexibility that will enable them to proceed to further study or to employment. Develop capacity for independent research, critical and analytical thinking through the study of language. Develop students as independent researchers through the language of study.
1. An average GCSE/IGCSE points score of at least 6.625 across the best eight subjects. 2. Reformed grade 6 or higher must be achieved in GCSE Mathematics and English (regardless of whether or not these subjects are being followed to A Level). The English GCSE may be either English Language or English Literature. 3. A suitably high GCSE grade, usually reformed grade 7 or A or better, in each chosen subject of study. An 8 or higher is required to study A Level Mathematics; a 9 is required to study Further Maths. 4. Reformed grade 4 or higher must be achieved at GCSE in a modern foreign language (or Latin).
Paper 1- Listening, reading and translation Written examination; total marks 80; 2 hours 40% of the qualification Paper 2- Written response to work and translation Written examination; total marks 120; 2 hours and 40 minutes 3 tasks: translation, response to work on a film and on a literary text 30% of the qualification Paper 3- Speaking Internally conducted and externally assessed; total marks 72 Total assessment time between 21 and 23 minutes (including a 5 minutes preparation time) 3 tasks: discussion on a theme, presentation on independent research project, discussion on independent research project. 30% of the qualification
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3SX |
Enhance linguistic skills and promote and develop capacity for critical thinking on the basis of knowledge and understanding of the language culture and society of the country or countries where the language is spoken. Develop control of the language system to convey meaning, using spoken and written skills, including an extended range of vocabulary, for both practical and intellectual purposes as increasingly confident, accurate and independent users of the language. Develop their ability to interact effectively with users of the language in speech and in writing, including through online media. Develop language learning skills and strategies, including communication strategies to sustain communication and build fluency and confidence. Engage critically with intellectually stimulating texts, films and other materials in the original language, developing an appreciation of sophisticated and creative uses of the language and understanding them within their cultural and social context. Develop knowledge about matters central to the society and culture, past and present, of the country or countries where the language is spoken. Mediate between cultures and between speakers of the language and speakers of English. Equip students with transferable skills such as autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity, critical thinking, and linguistic, cultural and cognitive flexibility that will enable them to proceed to further study or to employment. Develop capacity for independent research, critical and analytical thinking through the study of language. Develop students as independent researchers through the language of study.
1. An average GCSE/IGCSE points score of at least 6.625 across the best eight subjects. 2. Reformed grade 6 or higher must be achieved in GCSE Mathematics and English (regardless of whether or not these subjects are being followed to A Level). The English GCSE may be either English Language or English Literature. 3. A suitably high GCSE grade, usually reformed grade 7 or A or better, in each chosen subject of study. An 8 or higher is required to study A Level Mathematics; a 9 is required to study Further Maths. 4. Reformed grade 4 or higher must be achieved at GCSE in a modern foreign language (or Latin).
Paper 1- Listening, reading and translation Written examination; total marks 80; 2 hours 40% of the qualification Paper 2- Written response to work and translation Written examination; total marks 120; 2 hours and 40 minutes 3 tasks: translation, response to work on a film and on a literary text 30% of the qualification Paper 3- Speaking Internally conducted and externally assessed; total marks 72 Total assessment time between 21 and 23 minutes (including a 5 minutes preparation time) 3 tasks: discussion on a theme, presentation on independent research project, discussion on independent research project. 30% of the qualification