French

Assessment

The course is linear and examinations take place at the end of the second year. The lessons are taught by two teachers with classes conducted in the target language, although the more complex structures will generally be explained in English. There are seven lessons per week in Year 12 and eight lessons per week in Year 13. In addition a set time for 1-1 Conversation is timetabled for you and these sessions allow you to practise Speaking skills and also familiarise yourself with the Independent Research Project Assessment, which you will undertake in Year 12 and complete at the end of Year 13. There is a great emphasis on class participation, research and presentations. You are assessed in all four skills of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.