The A-level language courses build on and develop many of the skills learnt at GCSE. The girls may choose to study one or two languages in combination with other disciplines. This last option is becoming increasingly popular as universities offer more courses in which the study of a Modern Foreign Language is one component: Sciences, Medicine, Law, Business, and Management Studies are examples. There is a huge demand for languages in the workplace; an A level in a Modern Foreign Language provides you with the opportunity to work or study in Europe and worldwide. Each language course comprises Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking components. During the course, the girls will be stimulated by discussions on current issues, learning more about the culture and literature of the target country and acquiring a deeper knowledge of the language itself. They will also further develop these skills by engaging in a more detailed study of various cultural aspects of the country (for example a piece of literary work, aspects of contemporary society or a film) Pupils will have 10 hours of teaching time a fortnight and be taught by two different teachers. In addition to this, they will have an individual 30-minute conversation session with our highly experienced language assistant. These sessions reinforce classroom learning but also provide the pupils with high-level debating skills and a wide range of specialist vocabulary. Our small class sizes offer a high level of individualised support with tailored and personalised learning so that girls can reach their full potential here at Croydon High and beyond. We expect all of our pupils to undertake a certain amount of independent work and to do so, they will be equipped with the most up-to-date language learning technology and applications to support this. The pupils will have access to the language laboratory and the various online learning resources to which the school subscribes. They will also be encouraged to watch television news, films, and TV programmes in the target language, as well as to read books and make use of departmental monthly subscriptions to magazines such as Die Freundin, Phosphore and Muy Interesante. The girls will have the opportunity to attend theatre performances and engage in GDST and national competitions. There is also a wide variety of foreign trips on offer, to further broaden their horizons and give them a taste of day-to-day life in the country of their language of study. These trips have always proved incredibly popular with our 6th formers, with many non-linguists also taking part (‘Historical Berlin’, ‘Unknown Paris’, ‘Winter in Madrid’)
Passes in a minimum of six subjects at GCSE (Grade B or above or Grade 6 on the number grading scheme). There is a minimum requirement of 40 points accrued across the six highest GCSE grades to enter the Sixth Form at Croydon High. In order to study a language at A level, we expect our pupils to be highly motivated and interested in the language and culture, as well as have a desire to develop their linguistic abilities. A minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE is required to be accepted onto the A level course.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,752 - £19,815 |
| Address | Old Farleigh Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, CR2 8YB |
The A-level language courses build on and develop many of the skills learnt at GCSE. The girls may choose to study one or two languages in combination with other disciplines. This last option is becoming increasingly popular as universities offer more courses in which the study of a Modern Foreign Language is one component: Sciences, Medicine, Law, Business, and Management Studies are examples. There is a huge demand for languages in the workplace; an A level in a Modern Foreign Language provides you with the opportunity to work or study in Europe and worldwide. Each language course comprises Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking components. During the course, the girls will be stimulated by discussions on current issues, learning more about the culture and literature of the target country and acquiring a deeper knowledge of the language itself. They will also further develop these skills by engaging in a more detailed study of various cultural aspects of the country (for example a piece of literary work, aspects of contemporary society or a film) Pupils will have 10 hours of teaching time a fortnight and be taught by two different teachers. In addition to this, they will have an individual 30-minute conversation session with our highly experienced language assistant. These sessions reinforce classroom learning but also provide the pupils with high-level debating skills and a wide range of specialist vocabulary. Our small class sizes offer a high level of individualised support with tailored and personalised learning so that girls can reach their full potential here at Croydon High and beyond. We expect all of our pupils to undertake a certain amount of independent work and to do so, they will be equipped with the most up-to-date language learning technology and applications to support this. The pupils will have access to the language laboratory and the various online learning resources to which the school subscribes. They will also be encouraged to watch television news, films, and TV programmes in the target language, as well as to read books and make use of departmental monthly subscriptions to magazines such as Die Freundin, Phosphore and Muy Interesante. The girls will have the opportunity to attend theatre performances and engage in GDST and national competitions. There is also a wide variety of foreign trips on offer, to further broaden their horizons and give them a taste of day-to-day life in the country of their language of study. These trips have always proved incredibly popular with our 6th formers, with many non-linguists also taking part (‘Historical Berlin’, ‘Unknown Paris’, ‘Winter in Madrid’)
Passes in a minimum of six subjects at GCSE (Grade B or above or Grade 6 on the number grading scheme). There is a minimum requirement of 40 points accrued across the six highest GCSE grades to enter the Sixth Form at Croydon High. In order to study a language at A level, we expect our pupils to be highly motivated and interested in the language and culture, as well as have a desire to develop their linguistic abilities. A minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE is required to be accepted onto the A level course.