Course information
French
Exeter School - Devon
01392307080
Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS
Course summary

Module one covers aspects of society in France, Germany, and Spain: including the world of work, family structure, education, environment and tourism. Module two covers artistic culture throughout the French, German and Spanish-speaking worlds: including music, media, and festivals and traditions. Module three covers multiculturalism in France, Germany, and Spain: including the history, benefits and challenges of immigration, and public opinion including the extreme right wing. Module four covers political culture in wartime France East Germany and reunification the Spanish Civil war, the Franco dictatorship and the transition to democracy.

Entry requirements

The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). Ideally a grade 7, 8 or above at GCSE. In addition, you will need a willingness to discover the countries where the target language is spoken, a desire to debate and speak the language, an interest in current affairs as well as in the grammar and structure of languages, an eye for detail, the ability to spot patterns in words and a retentive memory for vocabulary.

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About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityDevon
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£16,710
AddressVictoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS