All pupils start French in year 7 and have the opportunity to take up German or Spanish in
year 8. GCSE, AS and A level courses are offered in all three languages.
In our teaching we set out to develop the pupils’ ability to communicate effectively in the
foreign language, while consolidating their reading and writing skills; we give them an insight
into the culture and civilization of the country, and we seek always to encourage a positive
attitude to language learning and to other cultures. All classes are conducted as much as
possible in the foreign language, and our French, German and Spanish assistants provide regular
conversation practice for small groups of pupils. The department has its own computer room
with 12 computers and a study room for Sixth Formers with an additional 4
computers.
The department organises an annual family exchange to France for year 8, and study trips to
Germany and Spain for year 9, and there is a Sixth Form trip to a German speaking country.
For a brief description of Languages at A-Level
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