French

Faculty Aims:

• To foster independent learning both in lessons and beyond the classroom
• To make the acquisition of higher-level language skills enjoyable and engaging
• To offer regular co-curricular trips and experiences, especially for students in Years 12 and 13
• To promote inclusive, modern teaching approaches that cater to diverse learning styles and use contemporary methodology
• To encourage healthy living, compassion, curiosity, and open discussion around relationships and cultural understanding through the curriculum.

 Facilities and Resources

• We are proud to have two native French-speaking teachers, bringing authentic linguistic and cultural insight into the classroom.
• We are also supported by a Modern Language Assistant from a French-speaking country who helps students prepare for speaking exams and develop linguistic and cross-cultural skills.
• We make extensive use of online learning platforms, including:
  • Kerboodle – digital access to textbooks and consolidation tasks
  • Seneca Learning – vocabulary and grammar revision support

A Level Curriculum

Our A Level French curriculum offers a rich and intellectually stimulating exploration of the language and Francophone culture. It enables students to develop both linguistic accuracy and fluency, while deepening their understanding of the culture and society of French-speaking countries. Through the study of contemporary issues, literature, and film, students gain valuable insights and broaden their global perspective.

AQA A Level French Specification

Co-curricular, Enrichment, Extension and Support

• BFI Study Day: a day trip for Years 12 and 13 to support the study of our chosen French film
• Individual or paired speaking sessions
• Lunchtime and after-school support available for Year 12 students
• Cultural Enrichment Programme: a variety of cultural events including food-tasting (e.g. Bûche de Noël, crêpes etc), film screenings, celebrations, and games for students Years 7-13, and a French Breakfast at the start of the year for Year 12 and 13 students to build community and connection.
• Immersion trip: a KS3-KS5 immersion trip to France is planned for 2026.

A Level outcomes are consistently excellent, with 100% of students achieving grades A*-C.

Student feedback from recent surveys has been overwhelmingly positive.