Course information
French
Bancroft's School - Redbridge
02085054821
611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF
Course summary

The aims are to develop the skills of communication associated with GCSE and to broaden an interest in aspects of the French, German, and Spanish-speaking worlds in an enjoyable and stimulating way. These courses will appeal to those who wish to broaden their intellectual horizons and awareness of contemporary issues. It is not possible to do these subjects without having done them at GCSE. Please note that you can choose to study AS or A-level French, German or Spanish courses are taught parallel and you can take a decision later in the year. Why should I study Modern Languages? • To use the language for practical communication • To develop a better understanding of other cultures • To build a bank of transferrable skills which will be useful in your other subjects, future studies and work What will I study? • Aspects of French/German/Spanish-speaking society: current trends and issues • Artistic culture in the French/German/Spanish-speaking world • Aspects of political life (A Level only) • Grammar • One literary text/ one film

Entry requirements

In practice, they should expect to gain a significant number of 8 or 9 grades. We are looking for a minimum of five 8 or 9 grades at GCSE, and at least an 8 in the subjects they wish to study in the Lower Sixth (Year 12),

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing 1 hour 45 minutes 90 marks - 45% of AS Level • Listening, reading and responding to spoken and written passages from a range of contexts and sources covering different registers and adapting as necessary. (80 marks) • Translation into English; a passage of 70 words (10 marks) Paper 2: Writing 1 hour 30 minutes 50 marks - 25% of AS Level • Translation into French/German/Spanish; a passage of a minimum of 70 words (15 marks). • Either one question in French/ German/Spanish on a set text from a choice of two questions or one question on a set film from a choice of two questions (35 marks). Paper 3: Speaking 12–14 minutes (plus 15 minutes preparation time) 60 marks - 30% of AS Level • Discussion of two sub-themes (6–7 minutes on each) with the discussion based on a stimulus card for each sub-theme.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityRedbridge
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£20,958 - £24,990
Address611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF