Modern Foreign Languages

Overview

Students are taught in mixed ability classes in years 7, 8 and 9. Every year, all groups study a range of vocabulary and grammar structures and learn how to apply these through the practise of essential skills such as reading, listening, translation, dictation, speaking and writing. By the end of Key Stage 3, students will be prepared with basic linguistic skills to move on to GCSE.

Curriculum Content

Assessment Criteria

Please find below the assessment benchmarks for MFL. A child progresses across the grid (from A-I) when they demonstrate a deeper knowledge and wider range of skills in each assessment carried out.

Overview

We follow the AQA GCSE syllabus for both French and Spanish. Both are linear courses, examined at the end of Year 11. The department prepares students for these final exams with regular exam practice and opportunities to develop key language skills, such as speaking and translation, with accurate use of grammar and a wide range of application of vocabulary.

Exam board and course

AQA Spanish and AQA French

Curriculum Content

Overview

At Key Stage 5 we follow the AQA A Level syllabus for both French and Spanish. Both are linear courses, examined at the end of Year 13. Students build upon their prior learning of vocabulary and grammar to further develop their ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and deepen their understanding of the multicultural nature of Hispanic society. Students will explore topics like social issues, artistic culture and political life within the Spanish-speaking world. They will also utilise cross-curricular skills to analyse literature and film. The course emphasises developing strong language skills, independence and critical thinking, preparing students for further study or careers which require a wider knowledge of languages and cultures.