Key Stage 4

All pupils can opt to take either French or Spanish at GCSE level in Year 10. This choice will usually follow on from the language studied in Year 9.

We follow the AQA GCSE Specification in both languages. Each skill area-listening, speaking, reading and writing, has equal weighting and will contribute 25% each to the final grade awarded. The GCSE themes studied are Identity and Culture, Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest and Current and future study and employment.

EAL pupils may also have the opportunity to take a GCSE in their family native language.

Homework may include a range of tasks including extended written tasks, past examination papers and vocabulary learning. Homework is set and marked regularly, according to College Policy.