The modern foreign languages department delivers a specialist and immersive course that continues to develop and perfect students' productive and receptive skills. Throughout the study, students will be able to learn through an interesting and varied way of teaching; clips from French news channels, newspapers, and magazines allow discussion and debate around differing topics. A look into secularism in education, France’s 35-hour working week, immigration and integration laws, and the role the Vichy government played during the occupation of France in the 1940s allows students to also look at France historically, meaning that this course will offer something for everyone. Continuing with the study of French to a higher level is an invaluable skill that promotes confidence, develops independence, resilience, and creativity, and allows students to delve further into the most interesting aspects of francophone culture and language.
Pass in English and Maths, 5 or more grades at 5+ (this can include English and maths), and grade 6 or higher in French.
This course is assessed by exams at the end of Year 13. Paper 1, Listening, Reading, and Translation makes up 40% of the total qualification and comprises reading, listening, and translation into English section. The number of available marks for paper 1 is 64 and it will be 1 hour and 45 minutes long. Paper 2, Written Response to Works and Translation makes up 30% of the total qualification, it is worth 60 marks and is 1 hour 40 minutes long; this paper is split into 2 sections; Section A – Translation and Section B – Written response to works (Literary texts) OR Section C – Written response to works (Films). The final component, Paper 3 – Speaking is an internally conducted and externally assessed piece of work worth 72 marks and 30% of the overall grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Green Lane, Ashington, NE63 8DH |
The modern foreign languages department delivers a specialist and immersive course that continues to develop and perfect students' productive and receptive skills. Throughout the study, students will be able to learn through an interesting and varied way of teaching; clips from French news channels, newspapers, and magazines allow discussion and debate around differing topics. A look into secularism in education, France’s 35-hour working week, immigration and integration laws, and the role the Vichy government played during the occupation of France in the 1940s allows students to also look at France historically, meaning that this course will offer something for everyone. Continuing with the study of French to a higher level is an invaluable skill that promotes confidence, develops independence, resilience, and creativity, and allows students to delve further into the most interesting aspects of francophone culture and language.
Pass in English and Maths, 5 or more grades at 5+ (this can include English and maths), and grade 6 or higher in French.
This course is assessed by exams at the end of Year 13. Paper 1, Listening, Reading, and Translation makes up 40% of the total qualification and comprises reading, listening, and translation into English section. The number of available marks for paper 1 is 64 and it will be 1 hour and 45 minutes long. Paper 2, Written Response to Works and Translation makes up 30% of the total qualification, it is worth 60 marks and is 1 hour 40 minutes long; this paper is split into 2 sections; Section A – Translation and Section B – Written response to works (Literary texts) OR Section C – Written response to works (Films). The final component, Paper 3 – Speaking is an internally conducted and externally assessed piece of work worth 72 marks and 30% of the overall grade.