French

Assessment

Key Facts: Choice of two questions based on the set text and film for the written examination. All were assessed through 2 target language essays. Independent research project assessed within the speaking exam. Compulsory themes: social issues and trends; political and artistic culture; immigration and history. New Assessment Objective around knowledge and understanding of the target language culture – pupils will need to demonstrate this in the speaking and writing components. Each language follows the same pattern of assessment: Paper 1: 40% • Listening, reading and translating into English • 80 marks Paper 2: 30% • Written response to works and translation into the target language • 120 marks Paper 3: 30% • Speaking: Internally conducted and externally assessed • 72 marks