MFL

Subject Area:MFL 
Head of Subject:
Miss Neal
Teaching staff:Ms Glaves
Mrs White
Mr Moya
Year 11 Course Title:GCSE French
GCSE Spanish
KS4 (Years 10 & 11) Exam Board and Course Number:AQA GCSE French 8658
Coursework and Exam Percentages:Paper 1: Listening
Understanding and responding to different types of spoken language
How it’s assessed
• Written exam: 35 minutes (Foundation Tier), 45 minutes (Higher Tier)
• 40 marks (Foundation Tier), 50 marks (Higher Tier)
• 25% of GCSE 
Paper 2: Speaking
Communicating and interacting effectively in speech for a variety of purposes
How it’s assessed
• Non-exam assessment
• 7–9 minutes (Foundation Tier) + preparation time
• 10–12 minutes (Higher Tier) + preparation time
• 60 marks (for each of Foundation Tier and Higher Tier)
• 25% of GCSE 
Paper 3: Reading
Understanding and responding to different types of written language
How it’s assessed
• Written exam: 45 minutes (Foundation Tier), 1 hour (Higher Tier)
• 60 marks (for each of Foundation Tier and Higher Tier)
• 25% of GCSE 
Paper 4: Writing
Communicating effectively in writing for a variety of purposes
How it’s assessed
• Written exam: 1 hour (Foundation Tier), 1 hour 15 minutes (Higher Tier)
• 50 marks at Foundation Tier and 60 marks at Higher Tier
• 25% of GCSE 
Course Details:

KS4
Students study French or Spanish throughout years 7,8 and 9. Lessons allow the students to work in all 4 skill areas using a variety of engaging activities. Numerous topics are covered, enabling students to communicate at a personal level as well as being given more creative opportunities. 
The AQA GCSE course places equal emphasis on reading, listening, speaking and writing skills. Students study 3 key areas:
Identity and culture
Local, national, international and global areas of interest
Current and future study and employment
The content of the GCSE course is much more interesting and relevant for today’s teenagers. 
KS3 (Years 7-9) Course OverviewThroughout Key Stage 3, we aim to build on the language skills that students have learnt throughout Key Stage 2. We develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills together actively promoting cultural awareness and British values. We use a wide variety of authentic resources, including video and podcasts, together with Linguascope online resources to support student learning.
KS3 Course Details
Year 7-9
Reading skills, phonics, all about me, healthy lifestyles, media, school life, projects. Ongoing focus on grammar, independence in learning, group-work and presentations.