Key Stage 4

In MFL we currently use AQA as our exam board.

Students are assessed at the end of Year 11 in four areas: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Each of these skill areas is equally weighted, each counting for 25% of the students' final result. Students can sit their exams at either Foundation or Higher Tier. Students completing exams at Foundation Tier are able to achieve Grades 1-5 and students on the Higher Tier can achieve grades 4-9.

Year 10

Classwork

In both subjects, we continue to build on previously learnt grammar knowledge. In German, we cover the topics of House and Home, Holidays and Shopping, whilst in French we explore the topics of Where we live, Holidays and School. In both subjects we take opportunities to compare the different cultures.

Enrichment includes trips to local colleges, universities as well as our annual European Christmas Market Trip where students are able to use the language learnt in the classroom with native speakers.

Homework

Homework is set weekly on the Google Classroom. Students are expected to learn vocabulary using Quizlet and Blooket ready fo an in class test each week. Students will also be asked to complete speaking preparation tasks.

Assessment

Students will complete an end of unit assessment for each topic covered. Students will also complete a full mock exam including a speaking exam.

Year 11

Classwork

In both subjects, we continue to build on previously learnt grammar knowledge, we cover the topic areas of Work and Further Education and Social Issues such as Environment, Homelessness and Voluntary Work.

Enrichment includes trips to local colleges, universities as well as our annual European Christmas Market Trip where students are able to use the language learnt in the classroom with native speakers.

Homework

Homework is set weekly on the Google Classroom. Students are expected to learn vocabulary using Quizlet and Blooket ready fo an in class test each week. Students will also be asked to complete speaking preparation tasks.

Assessment

Students will complete an end of unit assessment for each topic covered. Students will also complete two full mock exams including a speaking exam for each mock completed.

The final Listening, Reading and Writing exams take place in the summer exam season, which runs from May to June. The final Speaking exam is conducted and recorded by the class teacher in a 2 week window, usually in late April.