The acquisition of a language is not only an intrinsically rewarding experience, but also makes an excellent combination with other disciplines - particularly sciences, humanities, ICT and business. In order to study a modern foreign language in the Sixth Form, a pupil must have achieved at least grade 7 at GCSE and the recommendation of his or her teacher, who must be convinced that he or she will respond positively to the demands of this challenging course. French and Spanish follow relatively similar course structures. Pupils will explore the following topics: • Social issues in the target country • Political and artistic culture • Grammar • Literary texts • Films
Any pupil (internal or external) wishing to enter the Sixth Form at Shiplake is expected to have a good history of engagement with their learning, an excellent disciplinary record together with evidence of commitment to wider school life (such as music, drama, sport and volunteering). An offer of a place into Year 12 is conditional upon the candidate achieving a minimum of five good passes at GCSE (including English and mathematics) and a strong performance at GCSE in those subjects they wish to pursue at A Level. In order to study a modern foreign language in the Sixth Form, a pupil must have achieved at least Grade 7 at GCSE and the recommendation of his/her teacher, who must be convinced that he or she will respond positively to the demands of this challenging course.
The AQA specification includes three assessments, as follows: Paper 1: A written examination (2 hours 30 minutes) worth 50% of the A-level, consisting of four sections: • Listening: Pupils will listen and respond to spoken passages from a range of contexts. They will have individual control of the recording. • Reading: Pupils will read and respond to a variety of texts from authentic sources. All questions will be answered in the target language with verbal or non verbal responses. • Translation of a passage of 100 words into English. • Translation of a passage of 100 words into French/Spanish. Paper 2: A written examination (2 hours) worth 30% of the A-level, comprising two 300 word essays giving a critical and analytical response to a French/Spanish set text and a set film. Paper 3: Speaking examination (21-23 minutes) worth 20% of the A-level. Pupils will discuss a theme based on a stimulus card (5-6 minutes) then give a 2 minute presentation based on individual project research followed by 10 minutes of discussion. Assessments will be conducted and recorded by the subject teacher then marked externally by an AQA examiner.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £40,980 - £45,540 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £22,800 - £29,220 |
| Address | Shiplake Court, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4BW |
The acquisition of a language is not only an intrinsically rewarding experience, but also makes an excellent combination with other disciplines - particularly sciences, humanities, ICT and business. In order to study a modern foreign language in the Sixth Form, a pupil must have achieved at least grade 7 at GCSE and the recommendation of his or her teacher, who must be convinced that he or she will respond positively to the demands of this challenging course. French and Spanish follow relatively similar course structures. Pupils will explore the following topics: • Social issues in the target country • Political and artistic culture • Grammar • Literary texts • Films
Any pupil (internal or external) wishing to enter the Sixth Form at Shiplake is expected to have a good history of engagement with their learning, an excellent disciplinary record together with evidence of commitment to wider school life (such as music, drama, sport and volunteering). An offer of a place into Year 12 is conditional upon the candidate achieving a minimum of five good passes at GCSE (including English and mathematics) and a strong performance at GCSE in those subjects they wish to pursue at A Level. In order to study a modern foreign language in the Sixth Form, a pupil must have achieved at least Grade 7 at GCSE and the recommendation of his/her teacher, who must be convinced that he or she will respond positively to the demands of this challenging course.
The AQA specification includes three assessments, as follows: Paper 1: A written examination (2 hours 30 minutes) worth 50% of the A-level, consisting of four sections: • Listening: Pupils will listen and respond to spoken passages from a range of contexts. They will have individual control of the recording. • Reading: Pupils will read and respond to a variety of texts from authentic sources. All questions will be answered in the target language with verbal or non verbal responses. • Translation of a passage of 100 words into English. • Translation of a passage of 100 words into French/Spanish. Paper 2: A written examination (2 hours) worth 30% of the A-level, comprising two 300 word essays giving a critical and analytical response to a French/Spanish set text and a set film. Paper 3: Speaking examination (21-23 minutes) worth 20% of the A-level. Pupils will discuss a theme based on a stimulus card (5-6 minutes) then give a 2 minute presentation based on individual project research followed by 10 minutes of discussion. Assessments will be conducted and recorded by the subject teacher then marked externally by an AQA examiner.