The Modern Foreign Languages Department

The Modern Foreign Languages Department aims to offer an exciting and challenging course that will develop confidence and fluency in languages as well as preparing pupils for living and working in Europe. We offer French for all students at Key Stage 3, forming a sound basis for Key Stage 4 and beyond. Students in Set 1 French in Year 9 are also offered the opportunity to study Spanish, which is also offered as an option in Key Stage 4. The aim of the course in Modern Foreign languages is to develop the linguistic skills of comprehension and expression, both written and spoken thereby encouraging the pupils’ use of a foreign language. In addition, we extend the pupils knowledge further about the country, its way of life and its customs as well as considering its importance in the world of work.

The Modern Foreign Languages Department believes strongly in languages for all. We have created a safe environment where students feel comfortable about taking risks and are happy to experience different languages.  We aim to meet the needs of all pupils, irrespective of their learning styles, as well as help them develop and use transferable skills, such as literacy skills.