The study of a modern language is understood to be an interdisciplinary subject offering the same cognitive and academic advantages as other disciplines within the humanities. Students develop an advanced level knowledge and understanding of the language and the culture, as well as practical and valuable language and transferable study skills, such as communication skills, critical thinking, autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity, and linguistic, cultural and cognitive flexibility. The courses help prepare students for higher education and enhance their employability profile.
To study a modern foreign language, you will ideally have achieved a level 7 or above in that language.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing • Listening individually controlled by the student. • Comprehension questions. • Paper includes a short translation into English. Paper 2: Writing • A short translation from English into French/German/Spanish. • Two essays – either one question in the foreign language on a set literary text and one question in the foreign language on a set film or two questions in the foreign language on set literary texts. Paper 3: Speaking • A discussion of a sub-theme – one of four sub-themes from Society – current trends, Society – current issues, Artistic culture, Aspects of political life. • Discussion is based on a stimulus card studied immediately prior to the test. • Followed by presentation and discussion of the student’s individual research project.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,610 |
| Address | Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 3UL |
The study of a modern language is understood to be an interdisciplinary subject offering the same cognitive and academic advantages as other disciplines within the humanities. Students develop an advanced level knowledge and understanding of the language and the culture, as well as practical and valuable language and transferable study skills, such as communication skills, critical thinking, autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity, and linguistic, cultural and cognitive flexibility. The courses help prepare students for higher education and enhance their employability profile.
To study a modern foreign language, you will ideally have achieved a level 7 or above in that language.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing • Listening individually controlled by the student. • Comprehension questions. • Paper includes a short translation into English. Paper 2: Writing • A short translation from English into French/German/Spanish. • Two essays – either one question in the foreign language on a set literary text and one question in the foreign language on a set film or two questions in the foreign language on set literary texts. Paper 3: Speaking • A discussion of a sub-theme – one of four sub-themes from Society – current trends, Society – current issues, Artistic culture, Aspects of political life. • Discussion is based on a stimulus card studied immediately prior to the test. • Followed by presentation and discussion of the student’s individual research project.