The department aims to provide intellectual stimulation, enjoyment and a sense of achievement and to encourage social interaction through an emphasis on communication, and to offer insights into the culture and civilisation of the countries where the language is spoken.

The Languages Department occupies four specialist rooms. All rooms are equipped with projectors. The Languages Office also houses banks of teaching resources and the Department also has the services of a French Assistant.

KS3

All students are taught in mixed ability groups and the KS3 National Strategy-framework for teaching Modern Foreign Languages is closely adhered to.

Students in year 7 and 8 study French and Spanish and are currently using Expo and Mira as their main course book.

Please see below for more information on KS3

KS4

In year 8, students can opt to study GCSE French or Spanish. The syllabus followed is provided by AQA and all four attainment skills are tested. Listening (25%), Reading (25%), Speaking (25%), Writing (25%)

Please see below for further information on KS4 French.  Information on KS4 Spanish will be uploaded shortly.

Careers

For more information about possible careers in languages, please click on the links below:

https://www.fluentu.com/blog/foreign-language-jobs/

https://www.fluentu.com/blog/jobs-for-language-majors/

https://www.k-international.com/blog/top-5-careers-language-lovers/

https://blog.esl-languages.com/blog/career/foreign-languages-career-job-employment/

https://study.com/articles/careers_for_language_lovers.html