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 make 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
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),
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing 2 hours 30 minutes 100 marks - 50% of A-Level • Listening and responding to spoken passages from a range of contexts and sources covering different registers and adapting as necessary. (30 marks). • Reading and responding to a variety of texts written for different purposes, drawn from a range of authentic sources and adapted as necessary. (50 marks). • Translation into English; a passage of a minimum of 100 words (10 marks). • Translation into French/German/Spanish; a passage of a minimum of 100 words (10 marks). Paper 2: Writing 2 hours 80 marks – 20% of A-Level • Either one question on a set text from a choice of two questions, or one question on a set film from a choice of two questions, alternatively two questions on set texts from a choice of two questions on each text. Paper 3: Speaking 21-23 minutes (incl. 5 minutes preparation time) 60 marks – 30% of A-Level • Discussion of a sub-theme with the discussion based on a stimulus card (5 –6 minutes). (25 marks). • Presentation (2 minutes) and discussion (9 –10 minutes) of Individual Research Project (35 marks).
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £20,958 - £24,990 |
| Address | 611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF |
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 make 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
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),
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing 2 hours 30 minutes 100 marks - 50% of A-Level • Listening and responding to spoken passages from a range of contexts and sources covering different registers and adapting as necessary. (30 marks). • Reading and responding to a variety of texts written for different purposes, drawn from a range of authentic sources and adapted as necessary. (50 marks). • Translation into English; a passage of a minimum of 100 words (10 marks). • Translation into French/German/Spanish; a passage of a minimum of 100 words (10 marks). Paper 2: Writing 2 hours 80 marks – 20% of A-Level • Either one question on a set text from a choice of two questions, or one question on a set film from a choice of two questions, alternatively two questions on set texts from a choice of two questions on each text. Paper 3: Speaking 21-23 minutes (incl. 5 minutes preparation time) 60 marks – 30% of A-Level • Discussion of a sub-theme with the discussion based on a stimulus card (5 –6 minutes). (25 marks). • Presentation (2 minutes) and discussion (9 –10 minutes) of Individual Research Project (35 marks).